Well, I seem to have a buggered kickstarter lever on my MC21. Am I correct in assuming that the assembly ("kickstarter knuckle", per the parts manual: part reference #7 on I-12) that fits over the spline is supposed to be threaded on both sides of the spline? Mine looks to be completely stripped on the side where the flange bolt enters, as is the bolt.

Can a heli-coil be used to salvage the knuckle assembly?

And is the bolt, described as a 8mm x 25mm "locking" bolt, anything special or is it just a flange bolt of that size, with the "locking" referring only to its function to secure the kickstarter knuckle?

Finally, assuming I eventually get this far, when re-mounting the new bolt, it should line up or cross the spline where the the spline threads are absent, thereby situating the kickstarter knuckle, correct? I would really appreciate any help. Too old to bump start it all the time! Thanks.
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-Jim
'93 MC21