big red kickstarter slipping??

[trashy250]

I just bought a 85 big red and the kickstarter slips ..its doing exactly what my 200 x did...I fixed the x by buying the new spring and back cutting the kicker gears..I dont recall ever hearing about a big red with those issues..any input guys? Thanks!!

[IronBear]

It sounds like your one way bearing is going out. I replaced one in my 250SX years back and it solved the issue.

[Thunder God]

Yes, the 250es and SX have the slipping kicker thing but the Fix is a lot easier than 1st gen 200x. There is a One-way bearing in the centrifugal clutch that wears out. While your in there, it's a good idea to clean the rubbing surfaces really well. I haven't seen it be anything else and I've owned over a dozen ES SX's

[trashy250]

Sweet!! Where can I get this bearing..ebay?? And roughly u guys know the cost...thanks!!

[3wheelrider]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-1985-1987-Honda-ATC-250ES-Big-Red-One-Way-Clutch-Bearing-ATC250ES-250-ES-ATV-/221370780376?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item338aba0ad8&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Honda-ATC-250-ES-SX-X-85-87-TRX-250-A-85-87-Clutch-One-Way-bearing-/321250348825?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4acc034f19&vxp=mtr

I'm gonna be changing one out here soon also- There are these on EBAY but dont know if they suck????-maybe someone chimes in with feedback.......

[ZacH_GrifF]

When I replaced mine I just bought a honda oem one. Never had any problems with it.

[Super350]

$91 for oem on babbits....hahahaha wow what a rip :crazy:

[3wheelrider]

$91 for oem on babbits....hahahaha wow what a rip :crazy:
Its $90 or so + shipping thru "ServiceHonda"- so......IDK....
It would be nice if those cheaper ones worked well- for awhile at least. For us with more limited funds. Its half the price.

[ZacH_GrifF]

I just put the part number in eBay and I got one in honda packaging for like $70 +or- some change shipped.

[ZacH_GrifF]

I noticed while I was looking through shindy's catalog that they make one way clutch bearings and I think they were going for 60 on amazon. The part number is 11-901 on shindy's site. There's another option with a brand name to go with it if your still looking.