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[Tzen]

Ok, having fitted the hosts TCI unit (and thereby hopefully mitigating the potential sprag clutch munching)I am considering removing the kickstart lever. I have found that it digs in my leg sometimes when riding, so this is not just a aesthetic thing... I know the purists will be horrified , but there you go - progress eh! I do have a small tool roll on the rear seat and will probably keep said lever in there...just in case!

Here's hoping for some half decent weather this weekend.

[Thack]

Tzen, I'd like to suggest just moving the lever round a notch, one way or the other, to move it out of the way of your leg. I did that on my Electra X and it was a big improvement. Even though it was lower, it still kick started fine.

[Paulk]

Tzen,

That's what I did and put a plastic cap end over the splines.

[Tzen]

Hi Thack, Paul, I have already ordered the hosts chromed spline cover (princely sum of £6), so the lever is coming off at the weekend! Though if I keep it in the tool roll I can't claim this as a weight saving mod

[Paulk]

Tzen, My electra kick start hung on a nail in the shed till I sold the bike.

[Mermaid]

I changed my kickstart lever for one from the EFI which folds away at the spline end rather than the 'foot' end. It's also a bit longer so gives a better stroke when you do use it.

[Frank]

Like Thack said move it back a spline or two. Rather painful if it is in the wrong position. I think you will regret taking it off, miles from home with a knackered sprag. I don't think you have immunised yourself from sprag failure because of the new TCI. Incidently does yours spark every time you turn the ignition on?

[Tzen]

Hi Frank, no I am not getting the same issue as you, it all seems to be fine. Also had no kick backs yet, but probably just tempted fate with that statement. I will keep the lever in my leather tool roll though, just in case!