85 200x Kick start issues after kit

[Jknight]

Hello all,

I have a 1985 honda atc 200x that has the well known slipping kick starter issue.

I was able to track down one of the kits that replaces the two starter gears & spring. After replacing all three items and getting the engine all back together it is still constantly slipping.

It slips bad enough i have extreme trouble getting it started. The kick lever usually moves about halfway down before it seems to engage & can be lowered that far very easily. Maybe with one finger. My foot usually hits the ground when completing the kick.

Any ideas? Thank y'all for the help

[MrConcdid]

Did you take any pictures of the new vs old gears? side by side maybe?
I would be interested to see the differences, also could the spring not be seated correctly? therefore not meshing the gears firmly enough?
I have replaced the spring only in my 84, It did not help.

Thanks

[oldskool83]

gotta back cut gears, use a spacer, use a heavy duty washer. buying and over paying for a kit now days is over. the higher the compression motor the more you see this. Ive seen it on XR200's also.

[haroldpo6]

gotta back cut gears, use a spacer, use a heavy duty washer. buying and over paying for a kit now days is over. the higher the compression motor the more you see this. Ive seen it on XR200's also.

I think your problem is the 2 outer gears that the kick lever goes to is installed wrong. They are the 2 gears under the small outer cover that the shaft comes thru. They are 2 small dimples that lines up. I think they are some videos showing had its done. I back cut my gears and installed a stronger spring and never had anymore problems until i sold it, Mine was a 84.