kickstart lever drops forward

Kickstart lever on my new Townmate has a tendency to pop out away from the engine and then drop forward to obscure the brake pedal. Previous owner used a rubber O-ring to secure it in its correct upright position to the sidepanel bolt but I'm wondering if this is some sort of internal clip that's failed? How easy a fix is it?

tonym911 wrote:Kickstart lever on my new Townmate has a tendency to pop out away from the engine and then drop forward to obscure the brake pedal. Previous owner used a rubber O-ring to secure it in its correct upright position to the sidepanel bolt but I'm wondering if this is some sort of internal clip that's failed? How easy a fix is it?

Looks like a circlip has failed. you need to take of clutch cover to investigate, here is exploded view of kick starter & shaft
http://www.yamahamotorcyclespares.co.uk/genuineparts/9063/11/yamaha%20t80%20townmate/starter?uID=0

thanks again John, a lot of clips in that assembly!