• 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

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    As you all know, Coffee (Dean) passed away a couple of years ago. I am Dean's ex-wife's husband and happen to have spent my career in tech. Over the years, I occasionally helped Dean with various tech issues.

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All 2st How can I repair kickstarter splines?

ARod2000

ARod2000

Husqvarna
AA Class
Someone had a thread here not too long ago desperately looking for a kickstarter for their bike. I may not be too far behind if I don't do something soon. The splines on the kick starter where it connects to the shaft are wearing. There's a fair amount of play in it. As dumb as it sounds, I'm trying to kick it lightly now (stopping before it slams into the peg).

Is there any repair I can do? I've thought of "greasing" the splines with Quick Steel and sliding it on. Quick Steel is a JB Weld type product. Thoughts on doing that? :excuseme:

Coming across a kickstarter doesn't seem easy. Help!
 
ARod2000;51767 said:
Coming across a kickstarter doesn't seem easy. Help!
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Call Motoxotica for or your local dealer BMW Atlanta, I'll bet you will get the part in a reasonable time frame.
 
ARod2000;51767 said:
I've thought of "greasing" the splines with Quick Steel and sliding it on. Quick Steel is a JB Weld type product. Thoughts on doing that? :excuseme:
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I wouldn't do that.
 
You can get a longer bolt with a nut so there is more clamping force on the shaft. At some point you'll need another lever tho. Ditto the no quicksteel
 
Eurofreak;51806 said:
You can get a longer bolt with a nut so there is more clamping force on the shaft. At some point you'll need another lever tho. Ditto the no quicksteel
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The issue with these is the bolt just holds it on the splined shaft instead of pinching it on the splined shaft like a shifter lever. Once it is loose your options are limited.
 
MotoXotica;51836 said:
we stock the 1999-2009 kickstarter so getting one is a snap.dan
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Cool, thanks Dan. I was hoping there was a fix, but looks like I'll have to order a new one.

Anyone have any advice on how to prevent this in the future? Sounds like it's somewhat common.
 
razornpc;52057 said:
elmers glue?
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Good suggestion. Now I just have to find a 3rd grader that will let me borrow some. :lol:

I ordered another kick starter from Upstate Cycle. :thumbsup:
 
Back in the olden days the Maicos, especially the big bores were hard on their kick starter splines. I wasn't the only one who put a couple spot welds on to help keep things in place. A little grinding was necessary at times, and I laugh about it now.
 
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