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Kickstart

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Jelloelstone

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i have an electric start 81 gs400. i wanna know if you can take a 1970's engine side cover, kickstart and mechanism, and the clutch bell and put it in the 81. it looks like it can be done simply bolt and go, correct me if im wrong
 
You're wrong.
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(I think.)

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I've looked into swapping/adding an electric start to my kick-start (only starting option) 77 400X. I know it can be done on my side of the coin, all I need is the starting clutch gear, starter and necessary parts to do it, for in my year you could get both options for starting. I dropped the idea after I got my Carbs perfectly cleaned and tuned to start on one kick (even in this ice cold weather)

However since the kick starter is located on the other side of the motor and I'm pretty sure kick start wasn't available at all for the 400 that year, I'm not sure if you can add one to yours... Just dive into Clymer manual and see... I'm sure with enough $ and motivation it will be possible but will it be simple??? I think not.

I'll browse mine and let you know the differences... Nothing like having that kick start if the battery is dead!
 
OK looked it up and the kick start is integrated into the transmission and counter balance systems... In order to add a kick start you'll have to remove the motor and disassemble the lower end of the engine and transmission...
(These are the Words of the all knowing Clymer manual)

So it ain't happening unless you feel like tearing out your crank shaft and transmission to do the project.

Sorry to bear the bad news.
 
This has been asked a few times around the shop here now but noone's actually tried it to my knowledge... not sure if that's because it really is too difficult/expensive or if it just hasn't been tried yet...
 
Dont worry about bearing bad news, i didnt have high hopes haha. Ill keep my eyes out for a 70 somethin gs400 engine on kijiji (canadian craiglist if anyone doesnt know) if i find one, ill sell my '81 engine and have money to buy it :D
 
Jelloelstone said:
Dont worry about bearing bad news, i didnt have high hopes haha. Ill keep my eyes out for a 70 somethin gs400 engine on kijiji (canadian craiglist if anyone doesnt know) if i find one, ill sell my '81 engine and have money to buy it :D
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That method would definitely work :D
 
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