Electric start/kick start

[Ryeson]

Throwing the idea out there, is it possible to ditch the electric start and have a kick start only bike? I have a 1972 CL175, i have both electric and kick start on the bike. What are yout opinions on this subject? Crazy, worth it, can it be done.

 

[coyote13]

Yes.

 

[coalnation]

It's not difficult at all, and gets rid of some wiring and components.

 

[carnivorous chicken]

Folks do it all the time, drops some weight as starters are heavy. Not sure with the CL175, but you'll almost certainly need a plug. One of the counterarguments for removing starter is simply the easy of starting the bike while you're working on it with the electric, but that's not a big deal.

 

[Finnigan]

Just my two cents: I took the starter off before it was a runner (built from 'scratch') and kicking a bike while testing carbs and compression and everything else is a pain. If it already runs ditch it, saves a few lb's

 

[Ryeson]

Awesome tips guys, Thank you. I will most likely ditch it once everything is finished and it runs smooth. I would hate to try and kick it over to test compression and carbs. I would like to get rid of the weight and also some wiring. Again thanks for the thoughts.