RZ / Banshee kick starter

[rodneya]

Im really getting tired of the little Banshee kick starter on the 421 motor I have in my 73 350. Rz kickers are way overpriced. Are there any other bikes with the same size splines that I can make work? No problem if it needs a little reshaping to fit with rear sets.

[1976RD400C]

RDs have the same spline but the lever is straight, not with an offset.

[Kawtriplefreak]

Yamaha RD Kick Starter for Rear Sets HVC20046C - HVCcycle https://share.google/9uRTMIUgVw0fewlDq

[rodneya]

RDs have the same spline but the lever is straight, not with an offset.

I thought that too, but the one from my Rd is significantly bigger diameter.

[1976RD400C]

RDs have the same spline but the lever is straight, not with an offset.

I thought that too, but the one from my Rd is significantly bigger diameter.

Ooops I see that now that I actually measured. My '78 IT175 is the same size as an RZ, maybe many of the dirt bikes are that size.

[m in sc]

but I think you can swap the lever from one knuckle to another?

[Kawtriplefreak]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203274307840

This ad also lists Yamaha radian as having same spline I have no idea.

[85RZwade]

That instills confidence in a seller, doesn't it?

[1976RD400C]

but I think you can swap the lever from one knuckle to another?

Just checked a RZ compared to RD. Knuckle shaft diameter, length, and detent hole, all the same.

[Dvsrd]

XS650 kickstarter has same splines as 73-75 RD 350, if that helps. Quite a bit more heavy duty than the RD kickstarter.
I also have an awkwardly shaped, alloy kickstarter with RD/ XS splines, I believe from a Yamaha MXer

[SoCal250]

There are a bunch of cross-over starter arm assemblies that will work. Th RD kick boss is the same as many other models including XS360, XS400, XS500, XS750, XS860, TT500, IT250, IT425, SR400, SR500, DT250, DT400, YZ250, YZ400, etc.

[rodneya]

but I think you can swap the lever from one knuckle to another?

Just checked a RZ compared to RD. Knuckle shaft diameter, length, and detent hole, all the same.

Unfortunately for me the banshee kicker doesnt fit onto the knuckle with a circlip like the RZ.

[rodneya]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203274307840

This ad also lists Yamaha radian as having same spline I have no idea.

I saw those and may just order one to use in the meantime and see if it will actually hold up.

[rodneya]

So, turns out the LCs use the same kicker shaft as RZs and banshees so I started looking for a LC Kick starter. Different bend to the RZ one, but that didnt really matter. Yambits sells a copy that looks way better than the ebay chines one, but I ended up finding a really good shape one close to home for decent money. Fits perfect and the bend clears the rear sets nicely

[Kawtriplefreak]

Excellent news.