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Kick Starter Cranks

Kicker Arms IOE Models 1916-1929
Kicker Arms IOE Models 1916-1929
Precise reproduction of the kicker arms as used on all 3-speed IOE model transmissions from 1916 to 1929. Additionally included are the kicker cover bushing, nut and tab washer.
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Kicker Arm 750cc Models
Kicker Arm 750cc Models
Reproduction of the kick starter crank used on WL and Servi-Car models from 1941–73. Length is measured from center of kicker arm shaft to center of pedal shaft.
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Kicker Arm One-Piece
Kicker Arm One-Piece
Exact duplicate of the one-piece kick starter crank with integrated kicker shaft as used on Big Twin models 1936 thru 1953. Can be retrofitted to later models as well. Length is measured from center of kicker arm shaft to center of pedal shaft.
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Kicker Arm Straight Style
Kicker Arm Straight Style
Reproduction of the straight kick starter crank as used on Panheads 1954-up and early Shovelhead Big Twins. Length is measured from center of kicker arm shaft to center of pedal shaft.
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Kicker Arm Offset Style
Kicker Arm Offset Style
Kick starter crank for universal use on 4-speed Big Twins and Ironhead Sportster models. The kicker arm is offset to clear most exhaust systems. Length is measured from center of kicker arm shaft to center of pedal shaft.
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Kicker Arm Heavy-Duty
Kicker Arm Heavy-Duty
This chrome-plated kick arm has almost the same dimensions as our Old Style kicker arm but is beefier throughout. For »Heavy Hitters« with S&S Super and Magneto. Length is measured from center of kicker arm shaft to center of pedal shaft.
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Kicker Arm FX-Style
Kicker Arm FX-Style
Swing-out-style kick arm as original on models from 1977–up. Pedal rubber included.
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BAKER Kicker Arm offset
BAKER Kicker Arm offset
A super strong kicker arm which has a twice as thick cross section compared to stock counterparts. Features a 45 mm offset design to clear most exhaust systems.
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BAKER Kicker Arm straight
BAKER Kicker Arm straight
A super strong kicker arm which has a twice as thick cross section compared to stock counterparts. Since this kicker arm is straight, make sure it'll clear your exhaust before ordering.
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Stroker Kicker Arm
Stroker Kicker Arm
Stroker kickerarm which is designed after the legendary Milmeyer kicker levers. It is longer than the stock counterpart and provides that extra kicking power. Length is measured from center of kicker arm shaft to center of pedal shaft.
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Kicker Arm Mounting Hardware
Kicker Arm Mounting Hardware
Stock reproduction hardware needed to fasten the starter crank.
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Kick starter lever, kick starter arms

The first V-twins with a 3-speed gearbox from 1915 still had bicycle pedals to "kick-start" the engine. (The expert with the well-adjusted engine only needs one of them, by the way.) However, Murphy's law says that the one on the inside of the curve is always in the way. So for the 1916 model year, the gearbox was quickly changed and a kickstarter and mechanism were flange-mounted. The factory called it a step starter and the pedal for pedaling was retractable so that nothing was in the way of the rider's calf.

The kick starter arms of the F and J models up to 1929 were a forged part with the shaft. The same applies to the other 3-speed gearboxes up to 1940 (V, R, D, W models) and the 4-speed gearboxes up to 1953. Even if they often look the same, you have to pay close attention to the model assignment when selecting them. The reason for this is the exhaust systems, which may be in the way of the kicker arm.

The advantageous division of manufacturing into kickstarter shaft and kickstarter arm (750 models from 1941, Big Twins from 1954) also offers the customizer a wide field of activity. Panhead style, shovelhead style, stroker kicker arms or those from BAKER - there is a kicker arm to suit every taste and every exhaust system.

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