• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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85 ae 500 won't kick

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bnance

Husqvarna
C Class
Looking at buying an 85 ae 500 the guy told me it's stuck in drive so the kick arm won't actuate. Is this going to be a major issue, should I worry for a $500 price tag?
 
I think if it is stuck in gear then use of the kick start will rotate the rear wheel so that is probably something else wrong, for $500 I wouldn't worry, you will probably find spares almost none existent but you can easily use one of the geared motors instead. You will always find people like me who will buy the Auto engine off you!
 
I bet it is something as simple as the end dropping off the engagement mechanism inside the gearbox. 30 minutes to take the box apart and have a look.
For $500 I would bite the sellers arm off and have it anyway.
 
Alright, thank you for the input. Will be getting this next weekend. AAlso another bike that runs and drives 1500 for the pair
 
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