RGM folding kickstart pedal.

I´ve read some of the threads about this item but not seen anyone having the issue I have. As you see in the pics it looks like it´s totally worn out but it´s not been used a lot at all. Maybe a fabrication miss? Not quite sure how to fix this, bought it 3 or 4 years ago but the bike wasn´t finished until last summer so I can´t return it. Will probably be some welding, and ruin the chrome but what to do..... I can add that the kickstart shaft and bushings/bearings are new and works as they should, the problem is only the kickstart itself, where it swivels if that´s the right word. It´s really hard to take good pics with the chrome reflecting everything, but in the last pics I tried to show where the problem is.

fiatfan said:

I´ve read some of the threads about this item but not seen anyone having the issue I have. As you see in the pics it looks like it´s totally worn out but it´s not been used a lot at all. Maybe a fabrication miss? Not quite sure how to fix this, bought it 3 or 4 years ago but the bike wasn´t finished until last summer so I can´t return it. Will probably be some welding, and ruin the chrome but what to do..... I can add that the kickstart shaft and bushings/bearings are new and works as they should, the problem is only the kickstart itself, where it swivels if that´s the right word. It´s really hard to take good pics with the chrome reflecting everything, but in the last pics I tried to show where the problem is.
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A lifetime in the metal trade, i've seen all manner of screw ups.it looks like you nailed it, with a fabrication miss. Either the hole location, or the stopper boss being finished to the wrong shape/size

Any chance you can return it to the vendor?

fiatfan said:

I´ve read some of the threads about this item but not seen anyone having the issue I have. As you see in the pics it looks like it´s totally worn out but it´s not been used a lot at all. Maybe a fabrication miss? Not quite sure how to fix this, bought it 3 or 4 years ago but the bike wasn´t finished until last summer so I can´t return it. Will probably be some welding, and ruin the chrome but what to do..... I can add that the kickstart shaft and bushings/bearings are new and works as they should, the problem is only the kickstart itself, where it swivels if that´s the right word. It´s really hard to take good pics with the chrome reflecting everything, but in the last pics I tried to show where the problem is.
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Unfortunately, in my experience, the quality control is terrible. I quit selling them for that reason. Some are great and last, some are junk out of the box, and some get loose quickly.

I bought mine about 4 years ago not got your problem but the chrome fell of in weeks ! It’s a shame the idea is good

concours said:

A lifetime in the metal trade, i've seen all manner of screw ups.it looks like you nailed it, with a fabrication miss. Either the hole location, or the stopper boss being finished to the wrong shape/size

Any chance you can return it to the vendor?

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Doubt it, bought it several years ago and the build of the bike has taken way too long, so even though it hasn´t beeen much used I suspect it´s too long ago.

fiatfan said:

Doubt it, bought it several years ago and the build of the bike has taken way too long, so even though it hasn´t beeen much used I suspect it´s too long ago.

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I'm not 100% certain what the problem is from the photos, but I know that there was a batch where the hardning of the base was wrong. My kickstart was one of these, resulting in the base twisting after a bit of use. Roger at RGM was very helpful and sent a new part immediately.
I would suggest that you contact RGM and explain the problem. In my experience, they are usually very helpful.