Hey guys still rebuilding my early Sportster motor and trying to improve the kick start assembly. I read somewhere that there only exists 3/32" clearance and this is the main problem for slippage....Also read that the clutch spring that engages the kick start gear is weak and a "poor excuse for a spring" any beefier replacement springs or any way at all to improve this set up before I put the motor back together.
Another issue I have is I want to try and improve engine performance...Have heard the early models vibrate a lot and a remedy for this is changing the transmission sprocket from a 19 tooth which is the stock sprocket to a 21 or 22 tooth sprocket? Con I hear is less low end power and more high end power. I have no problem with this as I am not racing her, any input on this change? I value all your opinions.
Anything else I can do while the motor is apart? Anything I should change, swap? I know guys replace the Cams with performance ones but don't know much about this or how it will affect the engine. Just looking for input while this motor is apart so I don't have to break it down again. Thanks guys, I look forward to hearing what you have to say.
-Paul
Another issue I have is I want to try and improve engine performance...Have heard the early models vibrate a lot and a remedy for this is changing the transmission sprocket from a 19 tooth which is the stock sprocket to a 21 or 22 tooth sprocket? Con I hear is less low end power and more high end power. I have no problem with this as I am not racing her, any input on this change? I value all your opinions.
Anything else I can do while the motor is apart? Anything I should change, swap? I know guys replace the Cams with performance ones but don't know much about this or how it will affect the engine. Just looking for input while this motor is apart so I don't have to break it down again. Thanks guys, I look forward to hearing what you have to say.
-Paul
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