Yes, after taking my crank case off i found out it was'nt my crank bearings that have gone! Its the fan/starter plate which has rounded off. Saves me a whole load of trouble! The bikes still for sale however it does need that replacing. I heard these are common to go, anyone recomend a better version or something?
yes, learn how to use a kickstart properly.. push down slowly till it engages then give it a hard push. its just jumping all over the thing that causes them to wear. ive never rounded one off