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Old 02-02-2017, 08:29 AM
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Did 66 FLH come standard with electric starter? HELP
 
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I believe the electric starter was introduced in 65' - so yes I believe the 66' came with both the electric & kick starter
 
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1965 saw the introduction of the e-start on FLH models, so yes a 1966 FLH would also have that as standard equipment.
 
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Does anybody know when H-D first put electric start on any of their motorcycles?
 
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did u have a choice weather u wanted just kick start. why im asking is that im looking to buy a 66 flh it is only has kicker
 
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Originally Posted by 66legend
did u have a choice weather u wanted just kick start. why im asking is that im looking to buy a 66 flh it is only has kicker
It's probably not the original engine or the starter was removed.
 
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Does anybody know when H-D first put electric start on any of their motorcycles?
I believe 1964 the servi-car and then the Electra Glide in 1965
 
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Originally Posted by penmaker
Does anybody know when H-D first put electric start on any of their motorcycles?
It is my understanding that the 64 servicar models came with an e-start set up. However in the late 50s there was at least one place offering a way to do it.



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did u have a choice weather u wanted just kick start. why im asking is that im looking to buy a 66 flh it is only has kicker
Not an option for 1966. They all came with the e-start. You can still get the parts. Probably the most expensive are the inner and outer primary, but if you go aftermarket, the cost is considerably less.
 

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Originally Posted by Brewmany
I believe 1964 the servi-car and then the Electra Glide in 1965
You are correct. That was just little trivia question. The '64 Servi-Car was the first H-D with electric start. The starter was a Delco-Remy starter off of an Evinrude outboard.
 
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