kickstarter is stuck!!

[bikedoctor99]

Just assembled the bottom end after x-ing the trans and installing new friction plates on my '63 cb77 motor.
Motor is on workbench and I rotated the motor with the kick starter a few times and it stopped solid.
Crank and primary will rotate freely when turned at the rotor, but kick stater will not budge.
Could a reversed kickstart pawl cause this to happen?
Can't think of anything else that could cause this problem.
Hate the thought of splitting the cases for a careless oversight- your expertise will be helpful and gratefully accepted.
I'm truly frustrated and humbled by this and would appreciate any insight.
Thanks.
Allan

[LOUD MOUSE]

Did ya turn the KS shaft clockwise yet?. .......lm

Just assembled the bottom end after x-ing the trans and installing new friction plates on my '63 cb77 motor.
Motor is on workbench and I rotated the motor with the kick starter a few times and it stopped solid.
Crank and primary will rotate freely when turned at the rotor, but kick stater will not budge.
Could a reversed kickstart pawl cause this to happen?
Can't think of anything else that could cause this problem.
Hate the thought of splitting the cases for a careless oversight- your expertise will be helpful and gratefully accepted.
I'm truly frustrated and humbled by this and would appreciate any insight.
Thanks.
Allan

[bikedoctor99]

Thanks LM,
That is exactly what happened!
Gave myself a headache that night, next morning- problem solved!
Thanks again, Allan

[LOUD MOUSE]

Ya not the first to have this problem.
Your description was such I figured ya didn't have the Return Spring involved.
Have fun. ........lm

Thanks LM,
That is exactly what happened!
Gave myself a headache that night, next morning- problem solved!
Thanks again, Allan