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Old Feb 24, 2020 | 05:09 PM
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Hi guys,

I need to a manual of installation a Kick Starter for Shovel FLH '78 1200cc. Someone can send in PDF? Thank you!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2020 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Hood Bush.
Hi guys,

I need to a manual of installation a Kick Starter for Shovel FLH '78 1200cc. Someone can send in PDF? Thank you!

This what you're looking for?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 09:18 AM
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Factory Service Manual for your year bike will tell you the story.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2020 | 04:07 PM
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Think he's looking for the how to to set up the correct spring tension and ratchet timing I'm thinking . It is in the FX series service manual and I've never seen a PDF of that sorry, you'll need the factory book not a Clymer or Hayes.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2020 | 05:52 PM
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Go to Carlsalter.com and download a 1978 Service Manual, The 1970-78 Electra Service manual should have the information you're looking for.
 
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You want one with FX not Electa alone, fat bikes from 1970 on didn't come with a kicker.

The manual for 59 to 69 Duo glide has the instructions but no pictures.

 
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