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Old Jan 18th, 2008, 11:00 PM     #1 (permalink)
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Kickstart for extending around larger pipes...

Hey All -

I have done some searching - but can't seem to find if there is anyone who has found a way to keep a kickstart on a bike with larger pipes.

My 85 WideGlide used to have a kickstart - but now uses just electric start. I prefer kickstarts (always have) - and have been wondering if there is any solution for this....

I have a pic - but apparently I don't have enough posts to add it to this... ;-)

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Old Jan 19th, 2008, 05:15 AM     #2 (permalink)
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Re: Kickstart for extending around larger pipes...

You will soon be able to add pictures Daniel.
Welcome to the forum.
As for the kickstart... I don't know a lot about them. (the wife tells me I need one ...now what does she mean?)

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Re: Kickstart for extending around larger pipes...

What type of pipes have you added?

Maybe a modification th the kicker arm to clear the pipes if you keep the pipes on?
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Old Jan 19th, 2008, 01:54 PM     #4 (permalink)
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Yuo will soon be able to add pictures Daniel.
Welcome to the forum.
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As for the kickstart... I don't know a lot about them. (the wife tells me I need one ...now what does she mean?)
Funny! I need a kickstart every now and then as well. ;-)

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What type of pipes have you added?
Now that you ask me that.... I am not sure! I thought they were Jesse James pipes...

I added the pipes to the bike almost 4 years ago. I settled for losing my kickstart... at the time. Now I wish I had it back...

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Maybe a modification th the kicker arm to clear the pipes if you keep the pipes on?
I thought about this one... I just imagine there is a way to get the arm to come out further when you pull it forward...

I think I am at 5 posts.. now!

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Re: Kickstart for extending around larger pipes...

Ok. Small pic:



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Thoughts?

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Re: Kickstart for extending around larger pipes...

I see your problem now because of the shape and not so much the size.

That's going to be a tough one for sure.
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I see your problem now because of the shape and not so much the size.

That's going to be a tough one for sure.
Yeah. I would like it to sit under the pipe normally - and then when in use - pull out beyond the pipe....

Just not sure it is possible... - or more accurately - not sure if it is pre-made (I am sure it is possible....)

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