• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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Using a 77 L-Shaped Kick Start Lever on a 79 390CR

Ron

Ron

Husqvarna
AA Class
Okay, I know I'm being lazy, but I'm wondering if anyone has ever tried putting an earlier L-shaped kicker in place of the standard dog-leg pretzel shape, on a later 79 frame 390CR?
It appears the L-shaped lever will engage the motor at about 12:00, where the dog lever doesn't engage until about 2:00.
What I can't be sure of is whether or not the L-shape will clear the frame? It looks pretty close.
I'm afraid I'll loose the preload on the shaft and I'll have to take the cover off to fix it, if it doesn't clear the frame.
If someones already tried this, it would prevent me from an effort in futility.
Thanks for any help.
Ron
 
I too have been pondering this. I guess if it made a positive difference it would be a common mod. I have a spare 77 kicker too ....
 
Hi Grouty,
Thanks for your reply. Your probably right, if it would be an improvement, someone would have suggested it by now.
If I can find a spare gasket I may try it and let you know. I guarantee the gasket will tear, if I have to take the cover off.
My son and I are both over 6' and he has no problem kicking it, he can rapid kick it like a mule.
I have never been able to start it, even when it's warm.
 
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