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So...I finished cleaning the top end and putting new gaskets in and the whole deal (never pulled out pistons or calendars, just cleans the tops of the pistons). I put everything back together last night and went to start it and the kick won't kick! It won't even budge!! If I hold the clutch it obviously kicks through but when I let go it with move. Electric start sounds like the alternator is trying to turn over but won't. Is this a seized engine problem or what?
Could this have to do with me messing up the valve timing? Manual for that sucks by the way). In top gear it will roll 6 inches in either direction.
Also, anyone have a simple, easy to understand diagram for wiring? I hav a short somewhere and it's a mess and I suck at reading wiring diagrams.
I really need help here. I want to really do this on my own and not cave and bring her to a shop. Where do I start? Lube in the spark plugs?
Also, when you pull in the clutch, you are also disengaging the kick starter from the transmission, which is why it "feels" like it kicks over. The electric start is independent from the clutch and turns the crank directly.
I think that's what happening at least, which is why I want to say it's a timing issue, and not a clutch or starter problem.
I used a clymer manual. So hard to see the pics. Anyone have a link to a video or something? I can't tell what they are saying is the marks? It's tough to see. I had a feeling I'd have a problem with timing....now I have to pull it all out and break the damn chain again.
Also, when I line the alternator up at LT it slightly sags down after I line or up....weird
what bike again?
And what made you think you needed to "clean" the inside of the top end?
Did it run before you played with it?
Clymer manual is junk, get the factory manual
The terms and words you are using to describe your issue are not clean, nor making a lot of sense.
The internet is not really all that great at this, you are much better off reaching out to the local vintage motorcycle group, making friends in the area, or just paying to have it done right.
If you've tried to kick it over and your valve timing was off by any significant amount (e.g. enough so that the engine won't turn over) then there's almost definitely damage done. Take it back apart and see what needs to be replaced. One of more valves and valve guides will be the most likely places to see damage. Rocker arms may be hurt as well.
It's a 74 Honda cb500t. The gaskets were corroded and leaking in spots. I got a spare engine and parts with the bike so I decided to go ahead and clean the heads and then sell what I didn't need since the last owner did most of the rest of the needed work to the bike and carbs already.
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