Hi,I have a question about the kick start on my 1978 xs250.Should the kick start turn over the engine at the top of the kick start stroke?My kick start does nothing until its at about the 9 o clock position leaving very little travel left to start the engine.The clutch is not pulled in when I start the bike.

Sounds kind a normal. I suspect there is a variation of where the compression cycle starts, If you find the start of the compression, then let go of the kick start lever, I am thinking their will be a chance for a full range of motion.

Hope that helps, I have a XS400, I have notice that the compression varies from time to time.