KLT 200 A! Starter Install (Help)

[J. D. Duff]

Hello Everyone,

I recently asked my neighbor what was up with the 3 wheeler in his back yard and he immediately said--'You want it, you can have it.' So, I'm currently up to my elbows in cleaning up an '81 KLT 200.

My problem is that I made the mistake of taking the starter off (I'm painting the engine) and was horrified to see the chain and gear slump as I pulled it out. How in the world do you reinstall it? I drained the oil and hung the engine up-side-down so I could line up the starter and bolted it back on. I wont know if this worked for a couple weeks as I wont have it together until then.

Also, what is the method for replacing the oil on the trans. side and what is the capacity?

Wow, I was feeling good about this project until today....

J. D. Duff

[team-red-rider]

the motor oil is the same oil thats in the transmission...and u have to take off teh flywheel cover to reinstall the starter gear and chain back on the starter....and good luck the KLT's are fun bikes

[J. D. Duff]

Thanks for the help.

Same oil? I'm an idiot.

Is there a reason why the flywheel cover is held on with phillips screws? Is there a trick to getting them off without stripping?

Well, thanks again.

J. D. Duff

[team-red-rider]

the trick to getting it off is not trying LOL.....drill the heads off then take the rest of the screw out with vicegrips! thats the ONLY way lol

[J. D. Duff]

Thanks again. That system makes a lot of sense. I'll stop worrying myself sick now.

J. D.