kick start

I don't think there is one, but it may be possible to get one cut and an extra piece welded in. I did something similar with a gearchange lever.This will put the pedal part higher up and be harder to get your foot on it.  You could change the KS to engine gearing by putting the biggest possible engine sprocket on that will fit in the alternator basket and  compensate the overall gearing with a smaller  box sprocket . I have not tried this !!. Other things, fit a comp plate under the barrels .Fit a single carb and get the mixture set up for best starting. 

have a list of various kick start levers, including an extra long one.  I think that will solve your problem.

I am after a kickstart lever with a different profile - I want one which angles outwards sharply, but only 1 1/4" to 1 1/2", and is folding.  Any suggestions? 

Paul is right, RGM  have a KS that they say is ! 1/4" longer than std  ,listed for Dominator ,would be worth a phone call to get more info.

The kickstart lever I want is standard length, folding, but one which tucks in closer to the bike than standard.  The one I have is non-folding, angles outwards at a shallow angle until it is more than 2" out from the spindle.  What I want is a lever which angles outwards fast, to clear the exhaust pipe, but no more than is absolutely necessary.

My lever has annoyed me from the day I bought the bike.  Because it angles outwards at a shallow angle, it hit the exhaust pipe, and then goes way wide.  That affects balance when you kick the bike.  Take a look at a 500T if you get a chance - the lever is totally straight.  Being narrow helps in lots of ways, as long as it clears the pipe.

To stop my kickstart hitting the exhaust pipe, I moved the silencer mount behind the frame lug instead of being outboard of it.  Problem solved, but the bike looks very asymetrical as a result.  The kickstart lever is still rubbish. Oh, and the factory records tell me that my bike should have a folding lever.

Usually have a knuckle at the lower end of the starter as the exhausts tended to stick out a way.   I will take a picture of mine when I get home tonight.  It puts a fair bit of load on your jack shaft,  make sure your cover is well secure.

J

Here's the page on RGM's website giving the specs on kickstart levers offered by them:

https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/rgmnorton/fs/pdf/kickstartdimensionspdf.pdf

The first one, A2/360 would be about the right offset, but I want it all at the bottom by the k/s shaft, and a folding foot-piece.

Paul

It puts a lot of pressure on the casings Paul. Make sure they are sound and secure…

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