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Offline Ian

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E28 kickstart spring
« on: 22 Sep 2010 at 00:14 »
A quick question re kick start springs - by E28 has a flat metal spring for the kickstart return - it does not seem to be strong enough as the weight of the kickstarter overcomes it - without the actual kickstart level attached it all works fine. Is this the correct type of spring for these ? If so I guess its probably just worn out. There isn't enough slack in the spring to do another 360 degree turn.

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Re: E28 kickstart spring
« Reply #1 on: 22 Sep 2010 at 00:45 »
Ian,

Do you have the spring anchored on the correct stud? It is the one immediately above the kick start shaft; not the through bolt below and to the rear. That would give it another 90 degrees tension.

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[fix typo, 21sep10]
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Re: E28 kickstart spring
« Reply #2 on: 22 Sep 2010 at 01:19 »
Hmm - thats interesting - its actually on a separate bolt in front of the shaft - I will try one of the others !