Day 16: Back To Basics

The decision has been made to go back to basics. Since this is a trials bike it took me all of about nine minutes to get the engine free of the frame. The oil drained while some yard work was attended to.

Once the side cover was removed, the kick starter assembly was visible. It appears that the end of the shaft is bent.

It took two to loosen this nut. Further inspection showed some loose screws but for the most part, this side of the engine looks beautiful.

Once the clutch is out, the kick starter shaft is easily removed. A spring must be removed from the shaft of the kick starter pin, but it is not under much tension.

Here is the whole assembly once it is removed. It is difficult to tell from the picture but the broken end of the shaft is also bent at an angle far exceeding optimal.

The inside looks like it just came off the factory floor! Perfection!

Here is the layout of the kick starter shaft in order. Now that the pesky shaft has been removed. That did not take long.

I have exhausted my other supplier of parts and he has referred me to a new supplier. I guess I will be getting a list and checking it twice. Here is his website:

www.rmmontesa.com

Very nice site!