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SBBonnie

Does anyone know if it is possible to install a kick-start on an 86 Honda Rebel (CMX 450)? The starter clutch is going and its a hefty bill for a bike that's not worth much... or any other suggestions?

mikemm03

SB, any chance you could pull the stater and have it rebuilt?

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Red Devil

SBBonnie

Well when I took it into the local shop the guy said it would be about an $800 fix - I guess on this model it takes a long time to do just that....my brother-in-law wants to take th bike off me so I'm just trying to figure out the best options

mglemans86

boat anchor

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Piles of Miles with Smiles

CAPTDON

Had an old Honda w/ a sheared off kick start. Used to take irt & beat on it in the woods every weekend. Never died! Had to get used to the ole POP-START. Got quite good @ it even on the dirt. Rebel should be an easy cantidate being so light & mild mannered? :hammer:

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mikemm03

SB, I must be overlooking something here. $800 for a starter?
I see you live in Santa Barbara, jeez cost of living is high eh! :-D

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Red Devil

SBBonnie

Yeah it is high- he didn't really want to do it - boat anchor might be the way to go - we'll see

_ oh and the pop-start works for me - but not for someone who's never ridden I would think - I have visions of him flying into traffic

zs-cafe

Any thing is possible, that being said it wouldn't be any cheaper to do that. If any thing an engine transplant may be an option. A cmx motor comes on ebay every now and again. Or possibly an older cb/cl450. The 450 rebels are fairly desirable and may actually be worth fixing.