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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 08:48 AM
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did all 1966 flh models come standard with kick and electric start
 
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 06:04 PM
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I think so I had a friend who had a 1966 it had both Later I had a 1979 flh it did not have a kicker they were available for a fee
 
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 10:10 PM
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I believe kick start became optional in 70, with the shovel engine, but not 100% sure. They all were badged as FLH, and had both in 1966
 
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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 01:30 PM
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hello is there a drain plug on a s&s oil pump
 
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