I traded a truck for a 1997 custom Hardtail Harley. Never owned a Harley, but have owned other bikes. I don't know what it is, what size engine, tranny, etc. The Engine and tranny are seperate, has the big belt on the left side. It only has a kick starter and just found out it has a S&S engine with 11:1 compression which would explain why kick starting it is crazy scary.

Please and check out the pics. It is
 World Wide Web .thesladefamily.org/Harley.htm

Things I would like to know:

What kind of tranny,year and type? Can I add an electric starter? Can I upgrade the clutch setup?

Any other tidbits of info/wisdom from you experienced Harely riders would be greatly appreciated.

wow nice looking scoot.
the S&S motor will make it mental i bet it goes very well once you have got it running and it hasn't catapulted you over the bars
does the gear box have any markings?, it may be a stock HD item.
the front end looks Older than the year you suggest looks like a painted road king front end

Could be a Flyrite, sucker punce sally or Boneshaker manufactured bike. All of them use S&S engines as an option for their customers. Look on your Pink/Reg. and it should say who the maker is.

Looks cool, but for sure it's a custom build, not an actual Harley model.

I reposted some more pic's on the website, I had in my original email, basically come close ups so scroll down. I have to get a starter. It runs strong and scary fast, but kickstarting it takes your life in your hands.
My question; Where would you mount an electric starter on this bike? Anyone?

You would have to put an inner primary or a bracket, change your clutch drum, the starter would bolt to the inner primary below the oil tank, then your talking relays, switches, it can be done, check this page above where it says download, get the manual for 97-98 softail, it should cover the basics, grab some tools a six pack warm up the garage and don't make any plans for a weekend...

I downloaded the manual, but it does not show a belt drive. I have searched the net high and low on where you mount an external starter. Front of tranny? Back of tranny? You are saying inside the belt drive itself. I don't see where I would bolt it too. I am even thinking about compression releases, but they want you to remove the jugs to be drilled and tapped. Can you buy replacement transmission that have a starter built in or on them?

Thanks in advance..

It looks like a mixture of S&S and factory parts.The easiest way to install a starter would be to replace the entire primary with one that comes with a starter. Like this one The biggest problem is finding the right one to use.You'd be better off paying a shop to do it unless you're capable of telling the supplier exactly what you need.If there's any doubt just pay someone you trust.You'll be wiring and installing switches along with the primary install.

beautiful.... looks like a shovel... everyones favorite...