b_sandgren Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 does anyone know how to keep the kickstarter from rattling so much, I know they sell the kits but they last for about 2 rides and then it starts rattling again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyboy51 Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 found this on here awhile back Here's what you do... You go to the hardware store {Sears, Ace etc.} and buy... 1- .25" steel ball bearing 1- M6x40 allen head screw {I'll give instructions on how to find the right one later} 1- #8 spring 1- #2 spring and 1- #86 spring A- Take the kicker off the bike and clamp it in the vice. B- Remove the kicker lever. If the screw is stripped, drill a 3/16 hole into the OTHER end of the screw not into the head of the screw. You should be able to use a screw driver or a chisel and work the screw loose now. C- Be careful to save the stock spring that is behind the ball. {if it's still there} D- Use a Dremel tool to open up the hole in the post big enough to fit the .25" ball into it. DO NOT use force to fit the ball into the hole, you'll NEVER get it out. E- smear some grease into the hole and then put in the original spring {or one of the springs listed above. You will need to cut it down if you use one of the hardware store springs} F- smear more grease onto the post that the lever slips on to. G- Take the cone shaped spring and cut it in half and put it on top of the post with the small end facing up. Make sure the spring isn't so wide that it is wider than the post. If it is, cut it down some more or bend in the part that sticks out. H- Slide the kick lever onto the post and screw in the allen screw to hold it on. ******** Here's where you need to know how to get the right allen screw. *********** When you go to the hardware store, take the kicker with you. You want to buy an allen screw that has a shank {the unthreaded part} that is long enough so that NO threads are in the groove area of the post. To find this out, thread in the screw into the kick lever all the way. Then look into the hole in the bottom of the lever and see if there are any threads visible in the hole. If not, then you have the right one. I- After the kicker is completely assembled, make sure it rotates smoothly. Then cut off the rest of the allen bolt that's sticking out and re-install the kicker. It should last a lifetime. Some guys will re-install an O ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincster Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 It's a Banshee, it is supposed to rattle. I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesw Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 i can fix it for 10 bucks foryou. its easy you can do it yourself do a search for holyman kickstarter fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase@miamiatv.com Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 It's a Banshee, it is supposed to rattle. I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 463512[/snapback] right! i am so used to it i was riding this weekend and i was like damn whats that rattling sound and i put my foot onthe starter and i realized it was the starter and thought hell its a banshee ... and just rode out to the sound of the rattling chime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 i bought the rebuild kit from RMATV for 10 bucks. worked great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350TwinDeathBed Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Zip ties if you're lazy like myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase@miamiatv.com Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 im stealing your idea i really am ! thanks TEAM TIE RAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_banshee Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Zip ties if you're lazy like myself. 463733[/snapback] Hahaha ya me to man ! thats aswome haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILO Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 i've used a small corded bungee looped around the frame, for about 4 years now. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansheeduner02 Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 use a rubber band! hahahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldriver Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 ya think Yamaha could have at least imprioved that kickstarter over the years:angry: i even bought a aftermarket alumiuimn one and it still rattals,,, i just deal with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazywheelerman365 Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 It's suppossed to rattle ! It's a mating call ! If mine stopped rattling Id think it fell off again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked98Shee Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 i just add a second o-ring .. makes things a bit tight but after 2 seasons it's still quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDS2106 Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 i just add a second o-ring .. makes things a bit tight but after 2 seasons it's still quiet 466311[/snapback] BINGO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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