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Feb 2, 2017 | 08:29 AM

66legend

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Question on electric starters

Did 66 FLH come standard with electric starter? HELP

Feb 2, 2017 | 08:44 AM

JMC22

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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

Feb 2, 2017 | 09:02 AM

panz4ever

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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.

Feb 2, 2017 | 09:58 AM

penmaker

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Does anybody know when H-D first put electric start on any of their motorcycles?

Feb 2, 2017 | 10:03 AM

66legend

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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

Feb 2, 2017 | 12:13 PM

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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.

Feb 2, 2017 | 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by penmaker

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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Feb 2, 2017 | 12:26 PM

panz4ever

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Quote:

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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Feb 2, 2017 | 02:17 PM

penmaker

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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.