[stryker]

I tried searching for this, but couldn't find my answer. If I am looking at the right product on CHP's site...

How does this shaft fix the problem from kick starting high compression motors? Since it's a billet output shaft, I can't see what this had to do with being able to kickstart your bike all day long. I guess I am either looking at the wrong item, or don't understand what part actually breaks. Thanks.

 

[TLDRIDER120]

the material its made of

 

[dougtrip]

the part that breaks is the smaller end on the right side-in this pic

 

[Jetster220]

If Im not mistaken the stock shaft is hollow and made of weaker materaial. This is billet one peice and much stronger, therfor you cant break it inhalf like the stock one.

 

[MXracer115]

correct

 

[mtbracer]

There is an oiling hole on the small end. It works fine on a 5HP engine, but when you add compression and displacement.... it breaks at the hole. The CHP shaft does not have the hole, so it will not break there.

 

[stryker]

Alright, that all makes sense, but what I was asking is, how can the factory version of this shaft break, as a result of kick starting the bike? This shaft doesn't even spin when you kick start the bike, but it spins when you pull out. I just don't understand how this shaft, which the countershaft sprocket goes on, is related to the problem of kick starting a high comp motor.

 

[stryker]

I've had a few Honda motors completely torn down, and the kicker shaft is obviously not connected to the counter shaft which drives the bike.

 

[mtbracer]

Because there is a gear on the shaft that is used when you kick start the bike. It puts stress on the shaft, when kicked...

 

[stryker]

That'll work. Thanks.

 

[mtnbykracr]

Eddy installed one of these in my 180 +R and it's been super reliable and no problems - get one if you have a high compression bike - saves you $$$$ and frustration in the long run...