Suzuki RM-Z450 - Inspection

8-4 KICK STARTER
• Remove the kick starter guide
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F.
INSPECTION
• Inspect the oil seal lip for wear and damage.
• If any defects are found, replace the oil seal with a new one.
• Inspect the kick starter drive gear teeth for damage.
• Inspect the kick starter drive gear ratchet part for wear and
damage.
• Inspect the kick starter shaft and drive gear for contact sur-
face wear.
• Inspect the return spring for damage.
• If necessary, replace the defective parts with a new one.
• Inspect the kick starter idle gear teeth for wear and damage.
• Inspect the kick starter idle gear and its shaft contact surface
for wear and damage.
• If any defects are found, replace the gear with a new one.