Hi
The kick start lever on my 185 has excessive play in it, I have renewed the bolt, but it is still loose, is there anything else I can do to keep it from moving when riding?
Thanks in advance
GT 185 kick start lever
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Re: GT 185 kick start lever
Before you do anything, check the clamp. Only one side has a thread on it. Make sure the bolt goes through the plain side and into the threaded side. If its in the wrong way around the clamp wont tighten.
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Re: GT 185 kick start lever
Thanks for the reply, I’m pretty sure the clamp is the correct way found, but can’t check for sure though as it’s dark in The Cave
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Re: GT 185 kick start lever
On inspection the clamp is the correct way round and bolt tightened up, but the actual lever is still loose, well it’s not really as I have a few rubber bits wedged in between the clamp and lever.
It’s not a major issue as she fires up on the button, but it would be nice to have the lever as it is supposed to and not rely on the rubber bits
