I have read that some have succeeded in push-starting the old 1000cc, even the 9.5:1 engine modell. My personal experience matches that of yours with your 1100 oilhead = defeated by the bike.
Solution in my case:
- bosch starter motor and jumper-cables.
Do not think there is space enough for an old bosch starter on the oilheads... if there is, the bosch starter would be the way to go.
As for my R80 - sure. No problem in push-starting it. Had to do it several times. Darn tricky when the skiis are mounted (!), but can be done. Even with about 10.3:1 compression-ratio it was fairly ease to push-start. But the 1000cc engine... shear impossibility  ...
It's been 5 years since your posting. How did the situation resolve, and what did you do about the starter-motor-question?
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