Dropped kick start

[Chilli]

Just back from a disappointing ride out, I could hear a strange noise coming from the engine, so I pulled over and noticed the kick start was sagging, after some running repairs of the very temporary kind I managed to kick it and tie the kick start up with a throttle cable to get me home, bike rides fine but the kick start just sags to the floor, any ideas

[Warkton Tornado No.1]

The kick start spring has probably broken.

They do eventually, even if OEM.

It will be that or either of the two internal spring engagement holes....

[rossclark]

Quite common for springs to rub on the top of the clutch and wear through til they weaken and break. Look for filings in your oil when you drop it.