{"product_id":"cannonball-stealthstarter-electric-starter-kit-rigid-frame-harley-davidson-big-twins-with-baker-6-in-4-gearboxes","title":"Stealthstarter Electric Starter Kit for Rigid Frame Harley-Davidson Big Twins with Baker 6-in-4 Gearboxes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cannonball StealthStarter system converts your classic kickstart-only motorcycle to an electric start, making it ideal for riders looking for the convenience of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emotorcycle electric start conversion kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After installation, you simply push the button or turn the key to fire up your classic Big Twin, keeping the vintage feel with modern ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you do not have the experience necessary to install this kit, we recommend that you take it to a professional mechanic at a shop that specializes in vintage Harley-Davidsons!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cannonball \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStealthStarter kit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(SSK) electric start system bolts directly between the kicker cover and transmission case. \u003c\/span\u003eThe stock kick starter can be retained. Due to the system’s low profile, only 19 mm wide construction the overall appearance of your motorcycle will remain virtually unchanged. Primary drive, primary housing and oil tank will stay untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is fairly easy and straightforward. The kit includes everything needed for the conversion except for the extended throwout bearing, battery, wires and starter button\/switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe popular Baker 6-in-4 gearbox (for open or tin primaries) has an optional electronic speedometer pickup opening on the rear of the case. If you’ve been using this, the speedo pickup unfortunately has to be relocated to a wheel or a brake disc when the SSK system is to be installed. The now unused speedometer pickup opening needs to be plugged - use the OEM Baker plug or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbrowcustoms.com\/products\/cannonball-ssk-r-speedometer-sensor-hole-plug\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cannonball Sensor Hole Plug\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCannonball Sensor Hole Plug\u003c\/a\u003e, which gives you a little more creative freedom with its countersunk head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your bike still has the early stock 6 V electrical system, you will need to convert it to a 12 V system, which is necessary for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCannonball electric starter. \u003c\/span\u003eDepending on the configuration some other options are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to use this starter you must convert your original 6V electrical system to 12V. This means updating your generator. We offer either the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cycle Electric DGV-5000L Generator for Harley-Davidsons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbrowcustoms.com\/products\/cycle-electric-generator-dgv-5000l-low-voltage-for-harley-davidson-1965-1984\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCycle Electric DGV-5000L\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cycle Electric DGV-5000-LH Generator for Harley-Davidsons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbrowcustoms.com\/products\/cycle-electric-generator-dgv-5000-lh-12-volt-low-voltage-for-1936-64-generator-model-harley-davidsons-w-heli-coils\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDGV-5000LH\u003c\/a\u003e . The “L” designation is required for using a lithium battery (such as an \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Antigravity 12 cell AG-1201 Lithium Battery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbrowcustoms.com\/products\/antigravity-lithium-small-case-battery-12-cell-ag-1201\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAntigravity 12-cell AG-1201\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Antigravity 16 cell Lithium Motorcycle Battery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbrowcustoms.com\/products\/antigravity-lithium-small-case-battery-16-cell-ag-1601\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e16-cell AG-1601\u003c\/a\u003e lithium battery) which is what is recommended for the Stealthstarter. The DGV-5000L has threads for 5\/16”-24 mounting bolts. The \"H\" option generator will have threads for the original 1\/4”-24 generator bolts used when the bike was built. Over the years many of these bikes have had the holes for mounting the generator to the engine drilled out to 5\/16” so please check what diameter generator hardware holes your engine has before ordering your new generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbrowcustoms.com\/products\/lion-battery-box-for-li-ion-batteries-1936-1964-harley-davidson-ohv-big-twin-1937-1948-sv-big-twin\" title=\"Cannonball Lion Battery Box\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCannonball Lion Battery Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e looks like the 6 volt, original Harley HM5 battery case, however it houses the12V Li-Ion battery, a solenoid, additional wiring and circuit breakers needed for the Stealthstarter. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbrowcustoms.com\/products\/cannonball-starter-relay-tray-by-cannonball\" title=\"Cannonball Starter Relay Tray\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCannonball Starter Relay Tray\u003c\/a\u003e can be used in Lion Battery Box, or any other suitable area location you prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the kicker cover moves 19 mm to the right the following modifications may be necessary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baker 6-in-4 case’s dimensions make modifications to the exhaust system necessary. When adding a SSK-E starter, the exhaust system may have to be modified further to accommodate the kicker cover’s increased offset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca title=\"longer clutch release lever\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbrowcustoms.com\/products\/extended-clutch-release-lever-for-stealthstarter-electric-starter-1936-1964-4-speed-harley-davidson-big-twins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elonger clutch release lever\u003c\/a\u003e will be necessary on rod actuated configurations like Mousetraps or Footclutch. A longer lever can be ordered separately if needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbrowcustoms.com\/products\/extrended-crossover-shaft-for-use-with-stealthstarter-electric-starter-kit-rigid-frame-4-speed-harley-davidson-big-twins\" title=\"longer brake crossover shaft\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elonger brake crossover shaft\u003c\/a\u003e will be necessary on all bikes using the original mechanical rear brake in conjunction with the original 2-1 or similar exhaust. A longer crossover shaft can be ordered separately if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal rear fenders need to be slightly dented for starter motor clearance. Alternatively, an \u003ca title=\"aluminum “Dent” Fender Insert\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbrowcustoms.com\/products\/fender-insert-for-use-with-stealthstarter-electric-starter-kit-rigid-frame-4-speed-harley-davidson-big-twins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ealuminum “Dent” Fender Insert\u003c\/a\u003e can be ordered separately. In this case the fender needs to be cut out to allow the “dent” to be mounted with the original lower fender mount bolt and the two oil tank\/battery tray bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e There are no returns on carburetors, electrical items, full frames, hardtails or made-to-order items (such as magnetos) unless there is a manufacturer’s defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCAUTION! Start in neutral only!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like on a kickstart system, the Cannonball SSK System starts the engine by turning the transmission mainshaft. And just like on a kickstart system you MUST NEVER actuate the starter with the bike in gear. If you do so the starter motor will move the bike forcefully forward even if the clutch is disengaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stealth Starter Kick Drive is designed for stock or nearly stock engines. High compression, big inches and kickback due to wrong ignition timing can destroy the gears. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can be avoided however by wiring the starter button through the neutral switch, which is highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cannonball","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45443930718255,"sku":"018294","price":4454.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/0506\/2447\/files\/018294-Cannonball-Stealthstarter-Electric-Starter-Kit-Rigid-Frame-Harley-Davidson-Big-Twins-with-Baker-6-in-4-Gearboxes-1.jpg?v=1782389940","url":"https:\/\/www.lowbrowcustoms.com\/products\/cannonball-stealthstarter-electric-starter-kit-rigid-frame-harley-davidson-big-twins-with-baker-6-in-4-gearboxes","provider":"Lowbrow Customs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}