| Diagram | Fig. 7 — INNER TIMING COVER, GEARCHANGE MECHANISM · ref 29 |
| Subsystem | engine bottom |
| Listed in parts books | 1969–1972 |
BSA Bush — kickstart spindle
A kickstart spindle bush that fits inside the inner timing cover, part of the gearchange mechanism area.
68-3005 is a kickstart spindle bush that lives inside the inner timing cover, right where the gearchange mechanism sits. It's a small wear item — the spindle for the kickstart rotates in this bush every time the lever is used, and over years of kicking the engine over the bore can wallow out, leading to a sloppy feel or the kickstart not returning cleanly.
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The catalog places this in the inner timing cover and gearchange mechanism figures, so when you're in there for other work — inner cover off, gearchange parts out — it's worth checking the fit of this bush against the spindle it carries. Our catalog record spans appearances from 1969 through 1972, but we don't have anything narrower than that to hand you for exact model fitment.
If you're replacing this, have the shaft it rides on handy so you can check clearance before you button the cover back up. Call the shop if you want us to confirm fitment on your specific engine before you order.
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