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Island Dude- Just a consideration- We've seen barn finds on the Forum that were real train wrecks that the owners would practically give away.
Might be worth spending some time looking - You could luck out and find a '74 with electric start- This way you could rebuild the starter and whatever but everything would be there and intact for a clean transfer to your bike. And don't forget, you could have a small inventory of other salvageable parts. Just a thought.
Member edalpha, I believe, did a Tech Cycle conversion on his 1974 XLCH. It was in the For Sale section years ago. As I approach 70, and continue to enjoy riding my own 1974 XLCH, I'm seriously considering the Tech Cycle conversion. The ancient XLH electric starter is just too bulbous a system with the giant components used back in the day (huge lead-acid battery and starter, side mount oil tank) I'll be going this way,
I have a 73 engine I used the top end off of. It came with an e-start and kick start. The left case is broken but yours has a cover I think.
I have clutch basket motor, etc. DM if you are interested. I will do trades or a mix.
Yep I stayed with points ... Replaced complete advance unit assembly ( known for problems ) and kept the stock Keihin carb too ... That was a long time ago :>)
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