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  • buffalo
    Truly XSive
    • Aug 2002
    • 141
    • Carson City, NV.

    #1

    kickstarter question

    My 78 XS11E came with a "emergency" kickstarter lever stashed behind the engine (as do all of them I believe). When my bike is hot it is hard to start with the electric, but starts just fine with one or two kicks. The problem is, the factory lever is rigid and has to be stashed away to ride the bike. Being an old timer, I actually prefer the kick over the button anyway.
    My question is, does anyone know if the splines on the kickstart shaft are a somewhat standard size and if a folding type lever off of another model (such as xs650, etc) may fit? What models should I look for?
    Thanks
    buffalo
    80 XS1100SG
  • sixtysix
    No XS but XSive as can be!
    • Jun 2002
    • 1958
    • Central New York State

    #2
    Not sure what models to look for but FYI the kick starter came on 78 and 79's only, the 80 and up had a plug in place of the splined shaft, and no lever was attached to bike.
    Gary Granger
    Remember, we are the caretakers of mechanical art.
    2013 Suzuki DR650SE, 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400, 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille Tuono

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    • Stray Bullet
      XSive
      • Jul 2002
      • 69

      #3
      kicker

      the kicker from an XS850 is a perfect match for the 1100. let me know if you need one
      - dan
      - thinker57@lycos.com
      - SF/H/E/HD "Stray Bullet"

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      • JP
        XS11 Webmaster/Forum Admin
        • Jun 2002
        • 412
        • Chicagoland

        #4
        Actually, Dan, I've been looking for a while. PM me or send me an email and we'll work it out.

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