Hey all,

Recently the electric start on my 88 sportster died on me. I think its a relay issue but I haven't had the time to dig into it yet.

This got me thinking about kick start kits. Anyone ever add a kick start to a newer bike? I love the idea of having a backup to my electric start.

Any thoughts?

 

Not a bad idea.. It would be nice if you could run both..

be careful don't let the lever hit you in the leg.. it doesn't feel good..

 

I thought one of the older HD's had both a kicker and electric starter as an option.....For some reason I'm thinking ~'76 or '77ish.

 

I want to put a Jake Brake on mine.

 

I wasn't aware of that.. humm.. things to think about.. It would be nice in your case or like mine a while back.(about a year ago). when I had to push start my bike.. well more like drag start.. that was fun.. not really

 

i've got a '75 fxe that has the kick and electric start

 

It is a manual transmission, you can always push start it..

 

Shhh. Don't tell him that, This was getting funny!

 

True.. they say its easier to do in a lower gear.. not sure if that's true.. but you might try it

 

I run one of these which mounts directly on the starter. Turn the key to ON, push the button and away you go.