All 2st How can I repair kickstarter splines?

Someone had a thread here not too long ago desperately looking for a kickstarter for their bike. I may not be too far behind if I don't do something soon. The splines on the kick starter where it connects to the shaft are wearing. There's a fair amount of play in it. As dumb as it sounds, I'm trying to kick it lightly now (stopping before it slams into the peg).

Is there any repair I can do? I've thought of "greasing" the splines with Quick Steel and sliding it on. Quick Steel is a JB Weld type product. Thoughts on doing that?

Coming across a kickstarter doesn't seem easy. Help!

I wouldn't do that.

You can get a longer bolt with a nut so there is more clamping force on the shaft. At some point you'll need another lever tho. Ditto the no quicksteel

we stock the 1999-2009 kickstarter so getting one is a snap.dan

Cool, thanks Dan. I was hoping there was a fix, but looks like I'll have to order a new one.

Anyone have any advice on how to prevent this in the future? Sounds like it's somewhat common.

elmers glue?

Good suggestion. Now I just have to find a 3rd grader that will let me borrow some.

I ordered another kick starter from Upstate Cycle.

Good boy!,...Now put the Quick Steel down and back slowly away from it.

Back in the olden days the Maicos, especially the big bores were hard on their kick starter splines. I wasn't the only one who put a couple spot welds on to help keep things in place. A little grinding was necessary at times, and I laugh about it now.