72 HD iron horse conversion kit??

Hey everyone! I have a 1972 xlch Ironhorse. She's a kickstart. Let me tell you, I'm a small woman and its a pain in the butt to start this baby. So I am interested in putting an electric conversion on her. Could anyone help me with this? Please???


Thanks in advance.

You might try to look at J&P Cycles..I get cataloges from them and I think there was a conversion kit in there...I have a 75 Sportty,but with electric start...good luck with your search....

Try going online to: V-twin manufacturing.com. They do have a Sportster electric start conversion kit for your year. You'll also have to change your oil tank. Good luck!

Thanks guys. I will try that all out. I really appreciate it. However its gonna cost a pretty penny. So I might just stick with the kick start. Anyone have any tricks to make it easier for me? I prime it, I throw my whole body into it. But I still seem to have a hard time doing it.

I got it a few months ago. I took it to my mechanic because I had to get new tires on it. (she still had the original tires from 1972 still). he did a tune up and all that good stuff. It starts fine, I just have a hard time doing it.

Ive been shown numerous ways by "uncles" of mine, (older biker men who have "adopted" me). I just cant seem to get the knack for kicking her.

Kick it like you would kick a man!!!

Do you kick it side saddle or over the seat? Park the rear wheel against a curb and try kickin it from the right side while on the ground. This will give you a little more travel through the kick if you are tall enough.
Or always park on a hill and 2nd gear bumpstarts work well!! :roflmao::roflmao:

Johnny: Lol Ive usually been able to do it by thinking of my ex. That usually does the trick, but it still takes me a few tries.
Bluepearl: I usually do it over the seat with my left foot up on the peg. I have tried kicking it standing beside her, and sidesaddle. I'm still having difficulty.

I think sidesaddle will be your best bet. Try typing on google: kickstarting a harley on You Tube. There are several examples of kickstarting a Sportster by ladies.

Josh: Thanks I will look that up.

My other issue is, what if she stalls while I'm riding her. I need to be able to kick her quick to get her started. Anyone have any advice for that? (My bike is new to me, I am used to elecrtic start bikes)

Squeeze the clutch in then release.

I will try everything I have been told. Thank you so very much. I'm going to work on Kicking her today. Wish me luck! I will post back with the outcome.

good luck kicking her...but your suppose to"kick" her when it don't start...lol

:roflmao::roflmao: She probably has that down pat already..

Lol awww I wont kick her in a mean way. I love my bike, Shes just stubborn like I am, We are a perfect match.

Decompression valves will help. You set them open, kick it, it starts, then the valves automaticly close to ge full compression.
Leo