My bike is a 1980 80ci Shovel and 4 speed, rotary top trans, mounted in a Mid-USA rigid frame. It is kickstart only with points ignition and open BDL primary belt drive.
I need to pull the transmission and at the very least, replace the mainshaft seal. I've not done this before but will get the proper tools and seals and learn how. Other than the leak, the trans works fine.
I do like the current configuration of the bike. But I'd also would like to upgrade to a leak-free, more modern 5 speed set up with a better electric start system in the long term. I believe this frame will accept a softail, 5 speed trans. I know nothing about Softails and have no idea which years are the best options. I also have a Spyke starter and a 'lever solenoid' starter that I ran for a few years before removing the original Shovel electric start system. I don't know if these parts would be compatible with a Softail electric start system.
So to make this upgrade, I would need a 5 speed trans, clutch, electric start components and a new belt drive.
Any suggestions or comments regarding the complexity of this upgrade, or which components would fit and work best would be appreciated. Thx.
I need to pull the transmission and at the very least, replace the mainshaft seal. I've not done this before but will get the proper tools and seals and learn how. Other than the leak, the trans works fine.
I do like the current configuration of the bike. But I'd also would like to upgrade to a leak-free, more modern 5 speed set up with a better electric start system in the long term. I believe this frame will accept a softail, 5 speed trans. I know nothing about Softails and have no idea which years are the best options. I also have a Spyke starter and a 'lever solenoid' starter that I ran for a few years before removing the original Shovel electric start system. I don't know if these parts would be compatible with a Softail electric start system.
So to make this upgrade, I would need a 5 speed trans, clutch, electric start components and a new belt drive.
Any suggestions or comments regarding the complexity of this upgrade, or which components would fit and work best would be appreciated. Thx.
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