kick start

[grandpa]

Hi chaps,
I need to replace the kick start of my Indian gp150 (Vijaii MKI) ...Scoot restos are out of stock but Camb Lamb and Beedspeed have chrome kick starts for around £26 .I need one not too expensive but not made of cheese.
Any suggestions please,
Thanks,
Grandpa

[Rich Oswald]

I have not used one but have been told on good authority that Buzz Solomoto sells good ones.

Rich'

[HxPaul]

+1 I've bought 2 from Buzz and had no problems at all with them.

[gaz_powell]

I've got scootRs ones on my bikes - found them very good in fit, shape and general quality.
Lucky enough to pick a good 2nd hand one up on ebay a couple of weeks ago at a good price for a spare.

[grandpa]

Hi Chaps,
Just an update.Phoned Buzz but they had no GP kickstarts in stock only series 3 which they could not recommend as I do not have the adjustable ramp on my GP.
Have fitted ,today, an Indian kickstart(chrome) ordered from Cam Lam which fitted ok.
Thank you for your input
Grandpa

[Andyf]

being the klutz I am, I've no idea what the 'ramp' bit refers to. has anyone got a pic to illustrate please?

[grandpa]

Hi Andy,
see page 68 Stick's second edition.
When you press down on the kick start a plunger with teeth engages with first gear to turn engine over.This plunger rides on a ramp that engages with first gear as you press down and is disengaged when kick start is at normal. On a series 3 the ramp is bolted to chain case cover and is adjustable so that the plunger teeth engage as soon as possible and on a GP the ramp is on gear box end plate and is non adjustable.An adult will come along shortly and tell us the pros and cons of the different set ups
Grandpa

[Andyf]

got it! its that funny sloping bit of L shaped plate with a hooked end. (I hope)

[rossclark]

On an Li yes. THe GP has a loop cast in to the endplate to perform this function.

I'm not sure I understand that would make a difference as to which k/s lever you would use though?

[HxPaul]

I've used the same kickstart pedal on a series 3 Li with a ramp and on a 200 engine with a GP endplate.

[grandpa]

Hi Rossclark,
The helpful parts guy at Buzzsolomoto implied that the splines in the kick start may be in a different position.One spline out and it makes a huge difference.I tried fitting the kickstart one spline anti clockwise( than normal) and I had almost immediate engagement of the plunger for better kickstart action ...but... I had the plunger chattering.
At the end of the day I value their advice as they have far more experience.
Grandpa