Kickstart Not returning to original Position

The spring needs to be under tension when at rest. It's easy to get it in the wrong place.
Steve

Yeah, I soaked it, nothing...

That’s what I was thinking, but the manual doesn’t say exactly how to achieve that tension. I put the one end in the crankcase hole, and with needle nose pliers, rotate the other end about half a turn counterclockwise under the shaft before the other end seats on the shaft. So that should be about half a turn’s worth of tension. Are you supposed to muscle the spring the other way over the top of the shaft instead, or somehow make another rotation before seating the spring? I just don’t see a way, unless I’m missing something...

Yet another resurrection.  My KZ750 is doing exactly the same thing.  Did you ever figure yours out?

There is no real reason to resurrect old threads like this. You might as well create a new one with your specific details.

The last post was over six years ago; that user (chochbag) has a total of three posts and hasn't logged in to KZR since November 2022. It's pretty safe to say you're not going to get a response.

See the post by Wiredgeorge in this thread.

kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/206043-kz-750-twin-kickstart

Well Nerdy with much respect there is a real reason for resurrecting this old post, and that is because the kickstarter still doesn’t return to its parked position. And isn’t helping each other out the whole point of this chat?  Chris MH, no l haven’t figured this out yet and have been relying on the electric start up until now. The original guys who posted this problem are all gone but never provided any solution. I’m glad you reopened the thread maybe someone can help. I haven’t been able to spend any time on the bike recently unfortunately. Later this summer I’m going to get back into it. I will definitely let you know what I find out. Good riding brother.