Rain of Reclamation
XS400 New Member
Hey folks,
I am new to the xs world but picked up an 81 400 to bastardize for use at Mad Max events because I read you can add a kick start to it (my pull start Predator 212 powered CB500 wasn’t cutting it in the desert) because I want the back up and reliability of a mechanical starting system.
Anyhow I found the the shaft and pedal on ebay no problem but I can’t seem to find any information on a corresponding engine cover with the hole for the shaft to do the conversion. How off base am I? Do I need to drill it out myself? Also after reading the forum I see that it looks like the shaft is missing the washers that go on, if someone could share the official name for them I would be very appreciative.
I promise I am not as inept as I feel writing this out, the platform is new and I truly enjoy hands on learning.
thanks guys
pic is my 73 cb that has since been stripped of goodies and sent on down the road.
I am new to the xs world but picked up an 81 400 to bastardize for use at Mad Max events because I read you can add a kick start to it (my pull start Predator 212 powered CB500 wasn’t cutting it in the desert) because I want the back up and reliability of a mechanical starting system.
Anyhow I found the the shaft and pedal on ebay no problem but I can’t seem to find any information on a corresponding engine cover with the hole for the shaft to do the conversion. How off base am I? Do I need to drill it out myself? Also after reading the forum I see that it looks like the shaft is missing the washers that go on, if someone could share the official name for them I would be very appreciative.
I promise I am not as inept as I feel writing this out, the platform is new and I truly enjoy hands on learning.
thanks guys
pic is my 73 cb that has since been stripped of goodies and sent on down the road.