Twin Kickstart Lever

[roger v]

Its probably an old chestnut , but for a newcomer, what alternatives are available, albeit suitably modified, to replace G 76. Can machine and have welding facilities available . Roger Walker

 

[vibrac]

One I would steer clear of is that literally outstanding Honda Job, the Human anatomy was not designed to use that on a Vincent. Also I have heard of horror stories of what happens when the kick start lever breaks there is a reason why the item costs so much it needs to be very tough and very strong you are kicking over two Comets! and weld breaks

 

[Speedtwin]

I have recently spoken to a couple of folks who both over the years had kick start levers break or fail at the splines.
Both guys hurt themselves-badly.
What they both had in common was the levers were reproductions bought at a comparative cheap cost to the usual.
Knee replacements are not cheap.
Spend your money wisely short cuts are not a good idea.

 

[roger v]

Hi All Its not that I am trying to shave the cost down or compromise on quality , but should my Norvin not accept the std part I would be looking for an alternative of some sort , although its a bit into the future at the moment .

 

[eglijim]

One I would steer clear of is that literally outstanding Honda Job, the Human anatomy was not designed to use that on a Vincent. Also I have heard of horror stories of what happens when the kick start lever breaks there is a reason why the item costs so much it needs to be very tough and very strong you are kicking over two Comets! and weld breaks

Lets hope the similar long folding RGM kickstart for the Egli Comet is up to the job for a 9:1 636cc engine, fingers crossed that twin plugs are decent ignition will help despite a fairly lumpy cam .

 

[Speedtwin]

Poor little box.
Choice of electronic ignition will help, with no kick back and easy starting, downside is having to hide a battery.
Considering my options on my Vincent custom chop.
I know horror....
Al

 

[erik]

With the help of the decompression it is not a heavy job to kickstart my twin. Al we both had seen how a twin was started into live by hand!! With the original kickstart lever!! Regards Erik

 

[Speedtwin]

By a braver man than me Erik.
My D starts with half a kick was tempted to try the hand method, then I remembered I am not a God.

 

[vibrac]

Hi All Its not that I am trying to shave the cost down or compromise on quality , but should my Norvin not accept the std part I would be looking for an alternative of some sort , although its a bit into the future at the moment .

That implies to be that you have a Norton Box I know there was a lot on here a year or so ago (search) about the different ratio of the Norton kick start making kicking different. it seemed OK with an AMC box and an Egli Comet.
I am afraid my Norvin Knowlege is poor as I have never seen a need for one

 

[roger v]

Hi All , No Tim my Norvin will not be a chopped variant , but should the std part not work in my case ,the extention and RGM lever looks to be a suitable alternative and quite easy to make . Electronic ignition and two sparks per head will also feature . Thanks Eglijim for that attachment