Bendix/Air filter...

[emanuel_v19]

Hello all,

So i was replacing the belt and rollers and what not and removed what was needed to be removed. When i put everything back i started hearing this ticking noise in the CVT. I assumed it was the bendix thanks to my prior research on here with knowledgeable people like you guys. So i decided to remove the bendix and see if that was the culprit of the problem. Turned out it was. The ticking noise was gone. However, i would like to have the electric start since im using all kickstart right now (and it kinda sucks because the kickstand doesnt retract to its original position, maybe something is broken? spring? it was working good for about 5 kicks then it stopped retracting) This being said, what can be wrong with it? broken bendix? it was working fine untill i opened it up to install the new parts. Here are some links to the bendix pics. Not sure if they will be any helpful.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/25146305@N06/19174437432/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/25146305@N06/18557698164/in/dateposted-public/


Also,  i opened up the air filter compartment to check it out and i noticed its just a foam filter. Seems like the previous owner bout some foam and cut it out to fit the shape. I have attached the link to the picture? Should i go buy a OEM filter? or should i just clean and re-use this one?  Thanks!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/25146305@N06/19153761696/in/dateposted-public/

Please let me know what you guys think! thank you all.

[zombie]

You should probably remove this post. One is fine...

[blue]

If you took the cover off you may of troped a little washer that gos inside of it that snaps over the bendix when its put back on. Check and see if its there.with yhat gone the bendix will rattle a lot.