1982 900SS ratchet sound?

Desmo900SS · Post by **Desmo900SS** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:03 pm

Taking apart a 1982 900SS that made a sound similar to holding the kickstarter down while the engine is running. I have it down to the cases and still see nothing out of the ordinary and no excessive metal shards. Has anybody else encountered this? The kick starter still works but it sounds like it never releases - only louder.

nottonight68 · Post by **nottonight68** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:47 am

have you got cases apart

nottonight68 · Post by **nottonight68** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:58 am

welcome desmo 900ss i have stripped & REPAIRED many bevels over the last 30 yrs.hope i can help

nottonight68 · Post by **nottonight68** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 3:09 am

noticed your interests are also hd xr's my brother has just finished a resto of his 1977 xlch. very very interesting thread .check out www.xlforum.net
go to xlf blogs -yet another 77 ground up rebuild

Desmo900SS · Post by **Desmo900SS** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 1:53 pm

Cases are open and I found a slight divot on the kickstarter sprag lug where it engages the receiver in the case. I will replace the piece and hope for the best. Everything else looks perfect.

nottonight68 · Post by **nottonight68** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:21 am

doesnt sound enough to cause your problem