| Diagram | Fig. 7 — INNER TIMING COVER, GEARCHANGE MECHANISM · ref 7 |
| Subsystem | engine bottom |
| Listed in parts books | 1969–1972 |
BSA KICKSTART RATCHET A65
Kickstart ratchet for the BSA A65, part of the kickstart shaft and gearchange mechanism.
This is a kickstart ratchet for the BSA A65, part number 68-3056. The catalog places it in the inner timing cover and gearchange mechanism area, where it works with the kickstart shaft to engage the gearbox internals when the lever is swung down.
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The ratchet is the piece that actually catches and turns when you kick the starter over, and it's the kind of part that shows wear over time from repeated engagement. Catalog listings tie it specifically to the A65, and one line also references the A50, so it may cross over between those models, though our record here only confirms A65.
If you're rebuilding the kickstart mechanism or chasing a ratchet that's slipping or not catching cleanly, this is the part to look at. Bring in the old one if you're not sure it matches what's on your bike.
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