88 Suzuki lt230s kick start help

[Mmessy83]

I recently purchased a complete lt230s for$50. It was missing the kick starter gears which I got off eBay for $18. I’m trying to install the gears which after reading different threads about having it timed. I have it all timed but now it acts like engine is seized up but I know it’s not. What could be going on??? Any insight would greatly be appreciated.

[Mech]

So the kick lever won't push down ? 

It's a pretty simple ratchet mechanism, I'd check that part was installed correctly and that that shaft could move and turn the engine, then I'd assemble the other shaft and gears..

[Mmessy83]

No the kick lever won’t go down. I’ve had it apart several times. I took the clutch basket out to make sure the gears were binding and they were free spinning. So reinstalled the clutch basket, put cover on and kick lever won’t move

[Mech]

I'd leave the cover off and check the shaft that has the ratchet bit on it moves and turns the clutch.. then I'd figure what's wrong with the bevel gears.

[Gwbarm]

Yeah, with the cover off, push down on the kick lever by hand gently and try turning the clutch basket by hand or with a wrench to try and determine where it is binding, or what is going on. Im wondering if you got the correct gear, easy to get the wrong part off ebay, i know first hand, you have to look at the part very carefully.

[Mech]

[Mmessy83]

I’ll give it a try tomorrow after work and I’ll give you an update. Thanks 

[Mmessy83]

After borrowing my buddy’s manual I got it figured out. Feeling like dummy I had everything timed EXCEPT for the kick start lever. After lining up the marks on the kick start shaft and gear everything works flawlessly. Thanks everyone for input! 

[Gwbarm]

Excellent work! Sometimes little things drive you crazy.

[Mech]

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