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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Default Seeking Kick Start Conversion for 5spd. Evo
Has anyone installed a kick start conversion kit on a 5 speed 1990 + S&S 88 CI Evo. motor? Where can I get the kit? Can a novice do the installation? Any tricks or pitfalls? Any changes to the ignition needed?
 
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Fairly simple I ran a primo kit for years and most of the time kick only

Here are some links
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/602-625
 
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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Do you need to go to a points style? Do you need a magneto? Good strength must be needed to kickstart answer style engine? Yeah yeah I know the '84 softies came OEM with a kicker, but....
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 06:16 AM
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I looked into doing this on my 95 Heritage Softail and I found I needed a custom exhaust system to clear the kick. So it really depends on the bike and pipes you have for clearance.
 
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Old May 28, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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Default What pipes will work with five speed kicker conversion???
MisfitJason, what year is your bike and what pipes do you have to clear the kicker?
 
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Old May 29, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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Drag pipes are good for that. Or stock 85 WG, ST, or FXR exhaust since they all had kickers.
 
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Old May 29, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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That's what pipes i got to work with my kicker. When I had one. But I still have the pipes
 
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If you have problems kicking it, they make a longer arm for the kicker. We used them on the old shovelhead strokers back in the day!!!
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For the nescient: why the kick? To drop the weight of the starter and battery?
 
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Old May 30, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveB1971
What pipes will work with five speed kicker conversion???
A lot of pipes will work...but no manufacturers test to see if they will fit...you have to look at the pics of exhaust and decide for yourself





 
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