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kicker pedal
Hi all and seasons greetings. Does anyone know what year approx. this kicker pedal would be?
It's on my 63 Duo. and is one of the last things that is not correct.
63 was the first year for lots of changes including the pedal.
It should be a paddle pop type with Harley Davidson moulded into it.
Regards B.B.
It's on my 63 Duo. and is one of the last things that is not correct.
63 was the first year for lots of changes including the pedal.
It should be a paddle pop type with Harley Davidson moulded into it.
Regards B.B.
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Re: kicker pedal
I believe they were used from 29 to 62 with the exception of 42 to 46. I may be off a bit...but 62 was the last year.
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Re: kicker pedal
OK, thanks for that. So it should be a 29 -62. Is there no difference in styles of manufacturing in this period?
Regards, B.B.
Regards, B.B.
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Re: kicker pedal
I don't believe there was a difference in manufacturing...perhaps finish...i.e. parkerizing and cad plating...but I'm no expert in the matter.bangkokbob wrote:OK, thanks for that. So it should be a 29 -62. Is there no difference in styles of manufacturing in this period?
Regards, B.B.
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Re: kicker pedal
Even the earliest H-Ds have one (or two) pedals on them.
Way back when they were used to pedal the bike when the motor would not keep up and/or to spin the rear wheel to start the motor.
They gradually evolved into the kick starter (and the second pedal disappeared in the mid-teens).
My 1922 has a kick start pedal that is a bit different than the one pictured in this thread.
The ends of the rubbers are beveled.
There is a metal tang at each end of the pedal that is intended to help keep your boot on the pedal.
So, there are variations--but the older pedals are fairly rare (and priced accordingly).
Way back when they were used to pedal the bike when the motor would not keep up and/or to spin the rear wheel to start the motor.
They gradually evolved into the kick starter (and the second pedal disappeared in the mid-teens).
My 1922 has a kick start pedal that is a bit different than the one pictured in this thread.
The ends of the rubbers are beveled.
There is a metal tang at each end of the pedal that is intended to help keep your boot on the pedal.
So, there are variations--but the older pedals are fairly rare (and priced accordingly).
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Re: kicker pedal
While were on the subjects of kicker pedals, anyone ever get their pedal to stay folded in while riding? I've replaced the little hardened lock tab, replaced the bushing but no matter what I do it keeps flopping out when I'm riding!
Heard a story once of a guy who went down on his Hog when a car pulled out in front of him, the bike pivoted on the kicker pedal and shoved him up under a car - killed him!
-little stan
Heard a story once of a guy who went down on his Hog when a car pulled out in front of him, the bike pivoted on the kicker pedal and shoved him up under a car - killed him!
-little stan
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Re: kicker pedal
Hi Little Stan. Mine stays in and has never come out. It requires to be placed into position after start and feels firm in it's position.
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B.B.
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B.B.
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Re: kicker pedal
Little Stan. The pedal on my Panhead while not loose will rotate out also. It may just be the nature of the beast. The pedal on my shovel does not but then I only use it occasionally to confirm that the bike is tuned properly. I've gotten in the habit over the years of just pushing the pedal back in position. It has become almost muscle memory.
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Re: kicker pedal
Bangkokbob,
I would like to know your secret for keeping your kick pedal in place and not moving out while driving.
I too have that muscle memory to wrap my leg around and put it back in place while riding. You can sense that it is out.
Merry Christmas
Jim M
I would like to know your secret for keeping your kick pedal in place and not moving out while driving.
I too have that muscle memory to wrap my leg around and put it back in place while riding. You can sense that it is out.
Merry Christmas
Jim M
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Re: kicker pedal
James and Bangkok Bob:
I once saw a guy on a Duo Glide going down the interstate and the "bicycle style" pedal was folded in and twirling with the wind!
I've replaced both the bushing and lock plate and even came up with a bolt that was "full shank" and had only a couple threads left exposed in the bushing area. I've owned two Pan's and no matter what I tried to do the pedal soon became loose.
-'lil stan
I once saw a guy on a Duo Glide going down the interstate and the "bicycle style" pedal was folded in and twirling with the wind!
I've replaced both the bushing and lock plate and even came up with a bolt that was "full shank" and had only a couple threads left exposed in the bushing area. I've owned two Pan's and no matter what I tried to do the pedal soon became loose.
-'lil stan
Re: kicker pedal
Using a factory rather than after-market spring washer makes a difference. Install a new bushing, with the correct bolt. I've " closed up " the gap the pedal fits into on the starter crank arm with a hammer with good results a few times. I can't stand a flopped out pedal...
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Re: kicker pedal
Mine works its way out too. Its the later style pedal, popsicle? Not sure of its real name