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techtalk:ih:engctl03b [2020/04/30 22:18] hippysmack |
techtalk:ih:engctl03b [2023/12/10 06:17] hippysmack [1977-1978 Kicker Cover Damage Repair] |
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| This little bracket is the cure for broken sprocket covers and mountings on kickstart 1977 models. \\ | This little bracket is the cure for broken sprocket covers and mountings on kickstart 1977 models. \\ | ||
| - | It can also be fitted to pre-1977 models with minor modifications to the sprocket cover. \\ | ||
| It is standard equipment on 1978 kickstart models and was issued by HD as a retro fix kit for early 1977s. \\ | It is standard equipment on 1978 kickstart models and was issued by HD as a retro fix kit for early 1977s. \\ | ||
| HD OEM part number for the spacer is (34848-77). \\ | HD OEM part number for the spacer is (34848-77). \\ | ||
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| It basically bolts to the two rear engine mounting studs and sticks out around the kicker shaft so the cover can bolt to it. \\ | It basically bolts to the two rear engine mounting studs and sticks out around the kicker shaft so the cover can bolt to it. \\ | ||
| Mid-77 models have the extra bolt hole in the cover. \\ | Mid-77 models have the extra bolt hole in the cover. \\ | ||
| - | Earlier models will need a patch welding inside the cover and drilling. Easy enough to do. \\ | + | Earlier 77 models will need a patch welding inside the cover and drilling. Easy enough to do. \\ |
| - | **Pics: The "spacer` as HD calls it**. \\ | + | **Pics: The "spacer" as HD calls it**. \\ |
| {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_1_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_2_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_1_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_2_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) \\ | ||
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| And here is the factory support bracket fix kit in place around the kick starter shaft. \\ | And here is the factory support bracket fix kit in place around the kick starter shaft. \\ | ||
| Also my extra support bracket on top of the gearbox casing, ready to bolt the sprocket on when it arrives and then the cover. \\ | Also my extra support bracket on top of the gearbox casing, ready to bolt the sprocket on when it arrives and then the cover. \\ | ||
| - | Third pic I of the top bracket before I drilled and tip it in position. \\ | + | Third pic is of the top bracket before I drilled and tip it in position. \\ |
| Nice welding job by my aircraft welder buddy there. \\ | Nice welding job by my aircraft welder buddy there. \\ | ||
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