Hello,

My kick start spring is broken and needs replacing.

Is it necessary to remove the gearbox front cover, or can it be done by removing what appears to be a cover over the spring?

I have never had good experiences with a motorcycle gearbox.

Thank you for your help

Hello Steve,

To replace the kick starter spring you only need to remove the bush fitted over it.
When ordering a new spring beware not to order a post war version, that will not fit correctly.
Racing Norton has the correct ones see https://racingnorton.co.uk:
Norton 1934-57 Upright and Laydown Gearbox Kickstarter Spring pn 0385

Cheers,

Rob

Hello Rob,

That is good news !

I presume the bush is a push fit which I can tap off.

Thank you for your kind help and guidance.

Cheers

Steve

Steve,

It is indeed a push fit, slightly tap it sideways to get a small gap and then use a screwdriver to loosen it further.

Cheers,

Rob

Rob,

Job Done!
Thank you for your advice and assistance.