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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Lozza on September 27, 2007, 07:35:05 pm

Title: Not strictly Vintage..............
Post by: Lozza on September 27, 2007, 07:35:05 pm

Have an RMX 250(98 model) engine build on and getting the kick starter off is a real riddle
There is NO

Pinch bolt
Circlip
Retaining pin

The starter moves on the spline a little bit then stops, please help before I get the 6inch angle grinder out  >:(

Title: Re: Not strictly Vintage..............
Post by: pokey on September 27, 2007, 07:55:38 pm

Hands Lozza the stick welder


 Looking on the parts fishe i can see the knuckle is held on by a centre bolt with a large head into the shaft. maybe check its the real kicker for it  or the obvious and check for damaged/bent splines

http://alpha-sports.com/smoto/1998%20RMX250/24.gif

Title: Re: Not strictly Vintage..............
Post by: Lozza on September 27, 2007, 09:50:07 pm

Got a manual pokey and the bolt is defiantly removed.Splines look OK so it's out with the 3 jaw puller

Title: Re: Not strictly Vintage..............
Post by: pokey on September 27, 2007, 10:52:16 pm

I cant see any other physical method of securing it mate. all that tells me is perhaps a slightly worn spline thats catching. The puller could be the way to go.
 all shall be revealed when she is off. perhaps a slight turn  to the front to clear any step that has worn into it.

Title: Re: Not strictly Vintage..............
Post by: GMC on September 28, 2007, 01:19:17 pm

Just use the puller Lozza to force it off** my KTM had the same problem, the splines burr themselves over with vibrations which lets them move a little but not come off.


**if something breaks when you force it don't blame me :)

Title: Re: Not strictly Vintage..............
Post by: Lozza on September 29, 2007, 12:16:59 pm

Thanks for the 'support' ther Geoff ;D Came off easy with the 3 jaw, just was taking it easy the engine isn't mine