SheezFast02 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I figure I'll need a new kicker gear, but wanted to get some input first. Once in awhile my kicker doesn't grab at all for a couple kicks, then grabs fine for several. Do I just need a new kicker gear or is there more involved? Never had a Banshee side cover off. Thanks in advance. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 It could be your kick idler gear woblling, they are notorius for the bushing wearing out and then the gear is moving around and flips the snap ring off. When mine came loose, it ruined the primary drive gears on the clutch basket and crankshaft, thewater pump drive gear, the idler gear and the snap rind and special washers. When my buddy's came off, it cracked a bearing on the crank. I would pull your cluct cover ASAP and take a look at what is going on, something is definetely out of place in there. Get a good service manual and you can get parts diagrams from several places on the web-RideNow Powersports, CheapCycleParts.com, or Apache Motorcyles, these are sites that use Yamaha part numbers. You can also use BikeBandit.com, but they use their own numbering system that only works if you order from them, and I think the other places are cheaper also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheezFast02 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Wow that sounds brutal! I'll have a look at it before I do anymore riding. I'm sure glad I asked. Thanks alot for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Madd Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 It could be your kick idler gear woblling, they are notorius for the bushing wearing out and then the gear is moving around and flips the snap ring off. When mine came loose, it ruined the primary drive gears on the clutch basket and crankshaft, thewater pump drive gear, the idler gear and the snap rind and special washers. When my buddy's came off, it cracked a bearing on the crank. I would pull your cluct cover ASAP and take a look at what is going on, something is definetely out of place in there. Get a good service manual and you can get parts diagrams from several places on the web-RideNow Powersports, CheapCycleParts.com, or Apache Motorcyles, these are sites that use Yamaha part numbers. You can also use BikeBandit.com, but they use their own numbering system that only works if you order from them, and I think the other places are cheaper also. Holy hell I'v had that clip come off several times and it puts some metal shavings in the oil and scratches the clutch basket a little, but no real damage. I think your problem is that a piece came loose from the starter assembly. #3 in this diagram can be the culprit. click Easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheezFast02 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 That looks fairly straight forward. Thanks for the help, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMatt Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 is thats whats wrong with mine? If I kick it real slow it wont grab but as soon as I kick it fats it grabs every time. also when installing the clip there is a little loop that sticks out where does this face? I lined it up to slide into a hole in the case is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Madd Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 The loop on the clip goes toward and into the notch in the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMatt Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 The loop on the clip goes toward and into the notch in the case. ok thanks i did it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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