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A new GS400x rider from DC

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Hi everybody -- my first post here after lots of lurking, I figured it was time to say hello. I picked up my 1977 GS400x from my old roommate as my very first bike about a year ago, and nothing makes me happier.

I had it in decent shape until yesterday -- when the kickstart suddenly stopped returning after I kicked through. If i pull it up by hand afterward, it doesn't seem to be a problem and the engine runs fine, but its' hardly a real solution since it just flops back down.

I don't have a ton of mechanical experience, but was going to pull the clutch cover off and take a look at the return spring to see if anything stood out. Does anybody have any better ideas on where to start? I'd love to get back on the road :cool:
 
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