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Kickstarter conversion from the leaf spring
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2019 4:55 pm
by a_kress
Hi,
I need to convert my 250 4 speed from the leaf spring to the coil spring and brace. I've got the brace but what I need is a spring and the length of the long bolt and spacer. Or if someone has a kit that's not ridiculously priced like the ebay one, I'd buy one.
Thanks!
AK
Re: Kickstarter conversion from the leaf spring
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:22 pm
by PhilR
Nigel Lacey does the spring retainer plate, plus lock tab and spring. All you need then is to drill and tap the crankcase for a second fixing, and make two spacers from a bit of thick wall aluminium tube..
Re: Kickstarter conversion from the leaf spring
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2019 2:27 pm
by a_kress
Thanks Phil.
I'm going to order the spring and lock tab today from Lacey. Any chance you know the length of the longer bolt and spacer?
Re: Kickstarter conversion from the leaf spring
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2019 10:16 pm
by LaceyDucati
Re: Kickstarter conversion from the leaf spring
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:48 pm
by a_kress
Thanks Nigel!
I picked up some parts today. Hopefully if the weather warms up a bit I can get back to work on it soon.
Re: Kickstarter conversion from the leaf spring
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2019 2:28 am
by JimF
In case you missed it, here's a web page on how to make the kickstart modification:
http://www.motoscrubs.com/Narrowcase_Ki ... Repair.htm
Re: Kickstarter conversion from the leaf spring
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2019 2:13 pm
by DucMonzter
When I did this conversion, a machinist friend suggested putting a glob of grease on the drill bit and tap to capture the metal shavings....worked great!
Jeff
Re: Kickstarter conversion from the leaf spring
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:19 pm
by ajleone