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[Aethelric]

I find the standard top folding kickstart a little awkward. It stops me putting my foot comfortably on the footrest.
Has anyone tried the bottom folding kickstart Part No 570242 from our hosts. It looks like it leave a bit more room for my right leg.

[burcotbullet]

Not tried it myself but would be interested to hear peoples feedback as i have the same issue, may be something to do with size 12 feet !!

[papasmurf]

When I asked out hosts about it the folding kickstart it is only for certain models as it is not strong enough for other models.

[papasmurf]

From the parts book:-
This kickstart folds at the bottom which allows it to fold neatly out of the way. Fits 4 or 5 speed (none EFI models) and Electra EFI models only.

BOLT NEEDS MODIFICATION FOR NON - EFI MODELS (before E5: U5S5F0AB003637 G5: U5S5F0AB003654 19/02/10)

[Leon Novello]

Just move it back one notch on the spline, problem solved.

[Beezabryan]

Do as Leon has said, it is a cheap fix

[Aethelric]

Leon was right. It's a better solution. Wish I'd read it before I bought a folding one. Oh well.

[Aethelric]

Update
Even moving the kickstart back a bit on the splines I found it better but not perfect. So I fitted the bottom folding kickstart. I actually mounted it a couple of spline forward.
I find it much better. It's out of the way when I'm riding and can get a longer swing on it to start the bike so the bike starts on the kickstart more reliably.
I did have to take a grinding wheel to put a groove on the bold before it would fit.
It's a definite improvement.

[mauri]

had this kickstart for a while, and yes it does liberates the space for your boot.



only problem is that its more of a novelty kickstart(dont forget that is was made for the efi's with electric start), because it bends badly.

and will keep on bending till its useless.

i have tried hardening it but its steel is just to mild to start with.



the kick start of a XT500 or a cb750 works better, depending on the type of exhaust you have.

[Aethelric]

Thanks Mauri

Papasmurf mentioned above that he had been told the kickstart was not strong enough. Strange because it looks more solid than the original but I guess it's due to the materials. I'll keep an eye on it.