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ChopperCharles

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Kickstarter question
« on: December 18, 2007, 06:51:22 PM »
I have a question... when I kickstart my 1978 CB550K, it makes a grinding noise so long as the kickstarter is in the fully extended position with my foot on it. If I let it go and it retracts back to the top the noise stops. But it's somewhat embarassing to kick start it and have it grind for a second or so before I get my foot off the kickstarter.

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Re: Kickstarter question
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2007, 07:55:35 PM »
Its the ratchet in the mecanism---normal
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