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Goggans
07-01-2010, 10:25 AM
my 250sx is making a weird clanking noise that sounds like its coming from the kickstarter area anyone know what that might be
atc350xer
07-01-2010, 10:45 AM
Maybe the one way gear. Does the kick start work? My one way gear is shot so I can only start with the elec. start... when you shut it down, does it make a whirring noise?
Goggans
07-01-2010, 10:52 AM
no the kick start doesnt work anymore, is the one way gear an easy fix or an expensive time consuming fix.
Is it okay to ride even though its making that noise
atc350xer
07-01-2010, 10:54 AM
I asked the same questions when I got mine a few months ago... you gotta split the cases to fix it, so I was told to just use the elec. start and it will be fine.
Goggans
07-01-2010, 10:57 AM
what about the noise how did you fix that, or did you have that problem
Frankencelery
07-01-2010, 09:12 PM
You do not have to crack the cases to change the one way gear. I did it on mine. The gear was about $50, and I replaced a couple seals too. Mine was as others have described- the kick start wouldn't work, and it made a whirring noise when you shut off the engine. The noise yours is making sounds like there might be something wrong with the ratcheting mechanism of the kickstarter, but that's just a guess.

Also, please be patient. Most of us come here to get away from the pressures of "real life", and they answer each other's questions out of kindness and enthusiasm for the sport. If members feel you're making demands, you won't get as many answers as if you're just patient and wait. Believe me, I've been guilty of it too!
atc350xer
07-01-2010, 09:50 PM
You do not have to crack the cases to change the one way gear. I did it on mine. The gear was about $50, and I replaced a couple seals too. Mine was as others have described- the kick start wouldn't work, and it made a whirring noise when you shut off the engine. The noise yours is making sounds like there might be something wrong with the ratcheting mechanism of the kickstarter, but that's just a guess.


Thanks for the clarification... my post reflects my bad memory at work :lol:
Goggans
07-01-2010, 10:42 PM
Okay do you think it could just be the valves need to be adjusted
Goggans
07-01-2010, 10:44 PM
Yeah i understand sorry for the rush. And thanks for the input youve been a huge help