Kick starter does not return

[relichunter]

1947 Indian Chief...The bike will start but ... the kick starter will not return until I shut it off.??? What is involved with taking off the ratchet assembly. Any special tools?
Any help would be appreciated.
Dan

[pisten-bully]

1947 Indian Chief...The bike will start but ... the kick starter will not return until I shut it off.???

Dan, if you haven't already, try some light oil lubrication on the ratchet, there should be a hole in your chainguard right above the ratchet for this purpose. Worth a shot before resorting to disassembly!

[relichunter]

Dan, if you haven't already, try some light oil lubrication on the ratchet, there should be a hole in your chainguard right above the ratchet for this purpose. Worth a shot before resorting to disassembly!

Harry, Thanks for your suggestion. I will try this before going further.
Dan