kick gear problem

gotlund · May 19, 2010

Hi,
i'm having problem with my FE501 2001, the kickstarter gear is touching the engine case, does anyone know what to do ?
is this problem common?

Br
Martin

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ned37 · May 19, 2010

my guess would be that the outer bushing is worn out. if not, then look at the needle bearing inside the gear, or the shaft is bent.

gotlund · May 31, 2010

it was the needle bearing...