matchless g5 kickstart spring

Information relating to the Matchless G5 or AJS Model 8 350cc Lightweight
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Cookie666
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matchless g5 kickstart spring

Post by Cookie666 »

Hi there

Very new to this forum & classic bikes !
I have a matchless 350cc G5 & need to fit a new return spring
Can any one explain how this is done??

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Matt
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Ozmadman
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Re: matchless g5 kickstart spring

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Try this guide, all you need to know about a lightweight gearbox

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/AJS-Matchl ... 77#s172050
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Re: matchless g5 kickstart spring

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Basically, take the engine cover off, drain the gearbox oil, undo the 6 screws holding the gearbox together, take off the end cover and the kickstart spring is there.

I'm not sure how you tension the new spring though. It's easy enough with the gearbox dismantled, but I can imagine that it is “difficult” to do with the gearbox in place...
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