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Which new HD Motorcycles have electric start. I only got part way into the HD web site and saw no reference to this feature. You can email if you are a closet rider. Thank you for your indulgence and my bad manners in asking here.
Geoffrey Coenen
PS Happy New Year 2006 to all my old and new friends
I don't have intricate knowledge of all the new ones, but believe all Harley's have electric start, most have electronic fuel injection. There is no way one co-worker who is about 5'2" and weighs about 110 and rides a big Harley with lowered seat so her feet will reach the ground could kick start a Harley. She rode a Harley Sportster before this one.
Geoffrey, All streetable new Harleys come standard with a electric starter. I've riden Harleys for almost 40 years and would have quit a long time ago if I had to still "kick em" to start. Have a good and Happy New Year...Ken
It was the advent of the electric start Honda M/C that forced H-D to kick it up a notch or two w/electric start and no more automatic oil leaks.
Frankly, I would prefer they retained a back-up kick starter - just in case. If your battery gets weak or your starter takes a dump in B-F Montana, push starting that thing is going to be an ugly experience.
So far I've been lucky with my Hog. Love that thing...
Lyndon, If you think push starting an HD with a weak battery is work, try push starting a VW bug by yourself. You just put the shifter in second gear, step outside the car, hold the clutch down with your right foot, grip the wheel and push the car using the left foot. When the car gets to a roll, pop the clutch, car starts, jump in and go. It really works (most of the time)!
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