Island Dude- Just a consideration- We've seen barn finds on the Forum that were real train wrecks that the owners would practically give away.
Might be worth spending some time looking - You could luck out and find a '74 with electric start- This way you could rebuild the starter and whatever but everything would be there and intact for a clean transfer to your bike. And don't forget, you could have a small inventory of other salvageable parts. Just a thought.

 

Member edalpha, I believe, did a Tech Cycle conversion on his 1974 XLCH. It was in the For Sale section years ago. As I approach 70, and continue to enjoy riding my own 1974 XLCH, I'm seriously considering the Tech Cycle conversion. The ancient XLH electric starter is just too bulbous a system with the giant components used back in the day (huge lead-acid battery and starter, side mount oil tank) I'll be going this way,

 

I like the oil tank on that setup. The side mounted one on my XLH will burn your right thigh every time.

carl

 

My 1976 XLCH ... Took a bit of learning but it became a "First Kick, First Time Everytime" scooter

 

E-start XL`s debuted in 1966

 

I have a 73 engine I used the top end off of. It came with an e-start and kick start. The left case is broken but yours has a cover I think.
I have clutch basket motor, etc. DM if you are interested. I will do trades or a mix.

 

Thanks for reply’s been going back through things to get to dependable one kick bike, but Sharkey & Va- Samiam offered couple of options thanks.

 

Larry did you stay with points or go electronic ing. And what carb are you using.

 

Yep I stayed with points ... Replaced complete advance unit assembly ( known for problems ) and kept the stock Keihin carb too ... That was a long time ago :>)

 

Thanks for reply, I’ll keep plugging along till I can’t , hate to give up on it.