S&S Cycle - Replacement Retro Kicker Cover Installation Video

[@n2339l]

It would benefit your customers if you mentioned that the kicker shaft bushing will have to be reamed a thousandth or two to fit the kicker shaft. It’s NOT a “lightly tap” fit as advertised.

[@Pickadifferentname-g5k]

Thank you for this.

[@scoobydoo1726]

A question still am confused about is, when installing cover, where is the two prong release position? is it tight against cover? or just in front of oil slinger closest to motor? Thanks in advance for answer

[@SSCycleInc]

Hey there - give our tech line a call - 608-627-1958

[@deweydodo6691]

Any thing else if I am changing over from a non kick starter as I want a secondary way of starting the bike

[@berndbelke657]

Fantastisch

[@Big.Ron1]

That is a pretty Shovel.

[@mikecook6521]

Helpful Thanks

[@JackChop666]

Just bought one of these and a Jims kicker shaft, the shaft wont go through the bush, is the bush a ream to fit item? +S&S Cycle Inc

[@SSCycleInc]

Because of the vintage style and age, we have found that there can be a lot of variance in shafts - You may have to have the bushing reamed to match the shaft, depending on application. Keep in mind vintage parts were poorly fit at the factory (compared to today's standards) so hand fitting is necessary on many of the older parts.

[@JackChop666]

S&S Cycle, Inc in light of this don't you think it would be better if the seal was supplied loose as there's no way to ream or hone the bush without damaging the seal.

[@SSCycleInc]

Unfortunately we can't account for all fitments of other brands.

[@frankvilla1573]

What is that oil? It looks like straight assembly lube

[@SSCycleInc]

When installing the release shaft we are using our Engine Assembly Oil from Torco which you can find here: www.sscycle.com/products/torco-engine-assembly-oil-4oz/

[@TheEye22]

So, no gasket sealer?

[@SSCycleInc]

+TheEye22 Not needed! These are some great gaskets!

[@TheEye22]

+S&S Cycle, Inc Can you define the 13 to 16 ft-lb torque setting? Is that 13 lubed and 16 dry? I've been trying to find out why there is a range, but havent found anything

[@SSCycleInc]

TheEye22 The bolts should be dry. The range is just that. Any value within that range will be OK.

[@TheEye22]

Thank you!

[@obfuscated3090]

+TheEye22 Torque ranges (and that example is fairly narrow) are typical because fasteners and the parts they hold together are designed with considerable latitude in acceptable torque. (Exceptions will be noted in technical data.) The most difficult part of training a new mechanic or technician is fastener "feel" so torques are specified even for relatively mundane fasteners. The purpose of MOST torque wrench use on covers like the one shown is to provide even pressure on the part. An inexpensive deflecting beam torque wrench is sufficient for common motorcycle tasks. Gasket sealer like Gasgacinch/3M Weatherstrip adhesive AKA Gorilla Snot/Indian Head gasket shellac etc is mostly an artifact of the paper gasket era. Modern gaskets designed for use without sealer are not improved by using it in most cases.