Fabricated a kick starter sprocket component. This component will secure to a pedal shaft.
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We are using a piece of the roller chain that is secured to the partial sprocket.
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Fabricated a new pedal shaft bracket with bushings for a 3/4" shaft.
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Welded the bracket in place right behind the original bottom bracket.
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Added a crank arm and pedal to one end of the shaft and slipped the shaft through the bushings.
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Mike
Hello Mike,Secured the kick starter sprocket to the pedal shaft and attached the right pedal & crank arm.
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The kick starter sprocket engages the freewheel so you can rotate the pedal up to make ready to turn the engine over by "kicking" down on the pedal. The kick starter sprocket will disengage with the the freewheel after "kicking" down on the pedal.
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Both the left and right crank arms are secured to the pedal shaft so you could use either pedal to kick start the engine.
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We found that leaving the pedals free to rotate was actually very comfortable to position your legs and feet while riding the bike. We had planned to add a feature to lock the pedals in place, we don't feel we will need this.
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Mike
Thanks for the Healey link. My first car in the 1960's was a used Austin Healey 3000 roadster. I loved that car and still fifty years later find myself dreaming it, riding along with the wind in my hair and a big smile... then awaken to being an old fellow and knowing my Healey is long gone. Mine had the same wood and aluminum steering wheel, red with a silver racing stripe up the hood, black and red upholstery and a white tonneau cover. It had such beautiful lines...You can see my BT7 at the North Texas Austin Healey website under pictures of cars of former members or, try this link. If it works,..it will take you directly there. Brian
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Yes, it is very clean and 'simple' bike.. not so clutter-ly..A quick glance at vrgt2003’s profile shows he hasn’t been here in a little over 4 years...
It is a nice bike though!
-Kirk
Thank you for that info on the clutch, I found it to be10 tooth on the pic.Hi Sanny,
Found his build link for the bike. He shows how he did it and the clutch is shown so you can pause it and count the teeth. He answers questions in the comments.
Hope this helps.
Steve.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjj3IHUsrPiAhWDnp4KHSJ1BVsQwqsBMAB6BAgIEAQ&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zk-QIZpVLI&usg=AOvVaw1KBEhQCeRRiTHaZCdPVUlE