you would have to remachine/remake the engine cases to put a kickstarter on your bike.. it is totaly differant then a ironhead..

 

i rode a 76 goldwing for a few years,it had a bad starter when i bought it.best deal at the time was $300 for a used one..i push started the bike evry time i rode till i sold it

 

Baker makes some nice kits.

 

need kicker for my 1988 4 speed 883 help

 

Led Sled makes a kicker for 91-03 Sportys.

http://www.ledsledcustoms.com/produc...-kit-sportster

 

On my 1991, the brake MC is right where the kicker goes, so you must have to move the rear MC somewhere. Maybe for use with forward controls only? Could not access the video blog to see what they do.

John

 

Cant remember where I saw it but someone sells a kit for a non functional kick starter for Sportsters, its only for the look. I know it didn't fit my newer bike so I moved on from it but if I come across it again i'll post it on here.

 

I don't see a benefit in going with an add on kick start. I would spend the money and get the relay or whatever fixed for the electric start.

If an 88 has a carb then you are also talking about a choke add on etc. and if you screw up your starting sequence you'll wish you got a push to jump start it.

If you are worried about being stranded, electrically, then practice jump starting by getting a push or rolling down hill.

If your concerned about a battery issue, they have jump start devices that are a little bigger than an iphone and can start you bike 4 or 5 times or a slightly larger one 20 times.

I think the kick is going backwards and really takes away from the look, get the relay fixed.