Dyna Kickstart
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RE: Dyna Kickstart
Yes I saw that as well. But if you think it was hard to start an old bike the new higher compression bikes will really kick your A$$. Plus you will still need battery power to pump up the injectors.
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ORIGINAL: L0W R1D3R
Why don't you buy a 1975? This topic comes up all of the time. If you want the nostalgia of a kick-start, buy an old bike. The money and fabrication required to make this work don't seem to make it worth it to me. If this is what you really want to do, get out there and do it. Then post pics and the process for all of the others that have contemplated this mod and have not followed through. Personally I think that a kick-start would be pretty cool, but I know (at least for me) that the novelty would wear off pretty quick. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Why don't you buy a 1975? This topic comes up all of the time. If you want the nostalgia of a kick-start, buy an old bike. The money and fabrication required to make this work don't seem to make it worth it to me. If this is what you really want to do, get out there and do it. Then post pics and the process for all of the others that have contemplated this mod and have not followed through. Personally I think that a kick-start would be pretty cool, but I know (at least for me) that the novelty would wear off pretty quick. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Problem is on the internet, everyone wants to be smart because there is no face to face contact and no one wants to offer any help or assistance.
My bike is a 1998 FXD with a carb. Forget about all that modern fuel injection crap when it comes to starting. No fancy 500 dollar exhaust either, $75 drag pipes work fine and are real close to clearing the arm. All I wanted to know is, if anyone had tried it. When I get the 500 bucks to buy the kit, I will post pictures for all to see. All I wnated to know is if anyone had tried it yet.
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One more thing, I am the only mechanic to work on my bike. How many of the fuelie riders can say that? I see posts asking how to instal the simplest **** and wonder are people that ignorant or do they just want to get a post on the internet.
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ORIGINAL: Mokey
One more thing, I am the only mechanic to work on my bike. How many of the fuelie riders can say that? I see posts asking how to instal the simplest **** and wonder are people that ignorant or do they just want to get a post on the internet.
One more thing, I am the only mechanic to work on my bike. How many of the fuelie riders can say that? I see posts asking how to instal the simplest **** and wonder are people that ignorant or do they just want to get a post on the internet.
I'll be the first and definetly not the last to say "change your tude or find another forumn." just a friendly warning of what to expect from thisbunch- choice is yours bro..
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I agree brother, too many keyboard jockies with big *****.You try to get some info and what do you get,everything but. Sorry but this is the "NEW" biker, they'd be the first to run when things get tough.Aint like it used to be, Dave...sorry I got nuttin to help you with but I had to respond.
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Then why bother hanging around? Plenty of other boards with more "hardcore" types on it to suit your tastes.
Sorry I got nuthin' either just had to respond.
Sorry I got nuthin' either just had to respond.
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RE: Dyna Kickstart
Mokey....
Sorry to hear you took everyone's genuine interest as threatening or insulting. Let me just reassure you there are many nostalgic, old time, genuine, whatever-the-hell-you-want-to-call-it bikers on this forum as well as the "new bikers"......I fit the old school and the new school interest and own a 74 Harley and a 99 Twin Cam. I never made it a contest on this forum ortook anyone's comments or criticismsas a personal challenge. If it's a bad attitude or a threat you want to offer here, I can say from listening and getting advice here that this is not the place for you. In fact, some of the old Ironhead forums I belong to would probably not have gotten that offended at another fellas comments of interest.
These fellas were only trying to offer sound and genuine advice. Don't kid yourself into believing this forum is full of panty-waste, helpless RUBs. Just because someone can't pull their bike apart and put it back together with their eyes closed like you and me doesn't mean they don't deserve to offer their advice to you.
Maybe we all just misunderstood your question in the first place so, in answer to it.......I don't think anyone here has specifically tried it on your exact type of bike, but yes it can be done and will work just fine for your application with no snags.....I know this from the shop I worked in building customs and customizing factory scoots.
Sorry to hear you took everyone's genuine interest as threatening or insulting. Let me just reassure you there are many nostalgic, old time, genuine, whatever-the-hell-you-want-to-call-it bikers on this forum as well as the "new bikers"......I fit the old school and the new school interest and own a 74 Harley and a 99 Twin Cam. I never made it a contest on this forum ortook anyone's comments or criticismsas a personal challenge. If it's a bad attitude or a threat you want to offer here, I can say from listening and getting advice here that this is not the place for you. In fact, some of the old Ironhead forums I belong to would probably not have gotten that offended at another fellas comments of interest.
These fellas were only trying to offer sound and genuine advice. Don't kid yourself into believing this forum is full of panty-waste, helpless RUBs. Just because someone can't pull their bike apart and put it back together with their eyes closed like you and me doesn't mean they don't deserve to offer their advice to you.
Maybe we all just misunderstood your question in the first place so, in answer to it.......I don't think anyone here has specifically tried it on your exact type of bike, but yes it can be done and will work just fine for your application with no snags.....I know this from the shop I worked in building customs and customizing factory scoots.
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Well....ya'll have gotten my attention. I've been interested in a kicker for my 07' SB. I'll have to scope out bakers site for one that might fit my 6 speeder. I think a kicker would add to the fun, and being that I don't have a problem laughing at myself and I ride a suicide shift, a KS should be interestin....especially on an 07' model. I'd like to keep both electric and kick start though. I've seen it done, so why can't I.
If you can't hacket, get your jacket.....later Fish
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