Six speed kick start?
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Why would you want to set yourself up for future surgery to replace at least one knee and at least one hip? I've got more than a few friends that had to go through those procedures.
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I've only kicked over 1 Harley in my life. Back in about 1975 or so. It was an Aeramacci dirtbike 175cc (I think.) Maybe 250, I don't remember.
I inquired about the factory kicker kit from HD, back when I had my EVO Dyna. Thought it might be kinda fun. They said it was "uncomfortable" to use, so I passed. Never really needed it during the next 21 years. Did have to bump start it a couple times as my batt died, but that was no big deal.
When I'm on the MSF range, I like to pick an enduro training bike with a kickstart to ride demo's.
I inquired about the factory kicker kit from HD, back when I had my EVO Dyna. Thought it might be kinda fun. They said it was "uncomfortable" to use, so I passed. Never really needed it during the next 21 years. Did have to bump start it a couple times as my batt died, but that was no big deal.
When I'm on the MSF range, I like to pick an enduro training bike with a kickstart to ride demo's.
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Whether on a bike, car, or truck, electronically controlled engines generally need to crank through two continuous complete revolutions of the crankshaft before they'll enable the fuel injectors. That's why they crank longer before starting and why kick starters won't work well if at all on them.
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I grew up kick starting all my first Harleys since we had no choice. Was still kick starting them into the early 80's my last a 93" Shovel, fortunately no long term injuries. Engines kept getting bigger 124" had to give up the crank as much as I hated to.
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I guess sissies today can not LOL
We still make it:
http://crustyoldsite.bakerdrivetrain.com/f6k
You would need to switch to carburetor and retro fit the ignition to like a Dyna S.
http://crustyoldsite.bakerdrivetrain.com/f6k
You would need to switch to carburetor and retro fit the ignition to like a Dyna S.
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I remember kick starting my panhead and never had any trouble. And my shovelhead was both electric and kick. No trouble there either. BUT...that was 35-40 years ago. No way I'd want to kick this bike, even if the engine was easy to start.
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