Re: Kick Start Return spring

Posted by hendred on Apr 05, 2021; 6:02pm
URL: http://silk-motorcycles.221.s1.nabble.com/Kick-Start-Return-spring-tp5002147p5002157.html

A couple of observations:

The kick start mechanism acts as the support for the layshaft outboard end bearing, there should be minimal radial movement of the assembly when fitted to the gearbox end cover.  If there is, something is wrong with the ballrace in the kick start cover and/or the bearing in the end cover.

Looking at the pictures of an engine/ gearbox rebuild on an earlier iteration of the Silk website the bronze bush should be a floating fit on the layshaft and the inside of the kick start shaft. It is a flanged bush in the rebuild pictures.

I think Caro bronze SE46 is a material specification not a particular bearing.

Try Clive Worrell for a replacement bush - he may have one.

I'm in Wantage so not far from you.  That makes four Silks in the area.  Hopefully Popham Mega Meet goes ahead this year, we managed to get three there one year.