Ironhead Electric Start upgrade for kick only bike

Kmhemi · #1 2 Weeks Ago

I have a 71 Ironhead that is kick only but does have the opening in the top of the case for the starter as a 71 should. I bought a new Tech Cycle Torndao starter to aviod the old style setup. My primary basket does not have the starter ring gear on it. Can I just order a new gear and mig weld it on or do I look for an old part that is setup for kick start and electric to replace it with? Any help would be appreciated

Lance65 · #2 2 Weeks Ago

If your primary basket is stepped on outside edge then you can weld it on(4 - 3/4 to 1" welds equally spaced around).If it's not stepped on the edge then you can't.

Lance

bustert · #3 2 Weeks Ago

the baskets should be the same. the ring gear will have a bevel which should face away from the basket, you weld into the bevel. they are a interferrence fit so freeze the basket over-nite and bake the ring gear in the oven at 450 and hopefully it will go on more friendly.