Alton Starter: Finally in there!!!

prmurat · May 30, 2012

After trying to adapt the chain kit for my primary belt drive... I resorted too go back 6 years ago and put back the primary chain drive.... Tks god I still have a stock cover so it was a quick install. Only problem was with the relay which goes on a U shaped metal bracket over the stock battery... I have a brand new Shorai lithium battery, smaller and therefore had to be creative... Good thing: I have now space in thr battery "space" to install the rec/reg.

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Jeandr · Jun 2, 2012

Re: Finally in there!!!

The title makes it hard to search for what it is... see post154173.html?hilit=alton#p146102 and post144392.html?hilit=alton#p144392 and they have a new web site at http://www.alton-france.com/en/

Jean

jeffdavison · Jun 2, 2012

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Any idea whenthe belt drive version will be ready for prime time?

JD

Jeandr · Jun 2, 2012

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jeffdavison said:
Any idea whenthe belt drive version will be ready for prime time?

JD

I will let you know as soon as it is available.

Jean

cjandme · Jun 3, 2012

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Good looking installation there prmurat, how well does it work? Does the smaller battery spin the engine over with authority? Cj p.s. love that paint job & scheme.

prmurat · Jun 4, 2012

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Yes the "small" battery is 18A so it seems ok, so far, for the ES.
I bought it cheaper at Amazon but here is the manufacturer page:
http://www.shoraipower.com/p-155-lfx18a1-bs12.aspx

The only problem I see is having to buy a special tender for it!
Philippe

Saber13 · Jun 5, 2012

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I have been using a Battery Tender Jr on mine for 6 months. So fare, no issues. :|

prmurat · Jun 5, 2012

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Saber13 said:
I have been using a Battery Tender Jr on mine for 6 months. So fare, no issues. :|

And you tell this now!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: (just kiddin...) Could have save some money!!!
philippe

pete.v · Jun 5, 2012

18AH? Holy crap, man. what are you charging that thing with, a flux capacitor 6 phase stator? :lol:

drones76 · Jun 5, 2012

pvisseriii said:
18AH? Holy crap, man. what are you charging that thing with, a flux capacitor 6 phase stator? :lol:

His back yard...

prmurat · Jun 6, 2012

Funny you mention charging.... The Alton alternateur gives 150w; i have a led charging light (changes color wirh voltage), when I use the atarter it turns to orangy/red and adter 20s at idle its back in the green.
Sorry for the minimum report... Once we forgot about my belt drive it took 2 hours to install, one hour for the electricity (i do not have the Lucas control anymore), and the bike started without a fuss and idled perfectly. What else would you like to know ???? It works and thats it!!!
Philippe

lrutt · Jun 8, 2012

While I am sorely tempted to get this conversion, I've just really gotten the routine down for a 1 or 2 kick scenario. Someday though, when my old body just won't cooperate anymore, this will be the solution I install.

I think the Li Fe batteries are the way to go, and they do work fine with Battery Tenders as they don't incorporate de-sulfation routines like some others do.

I haven't used any of these on my old brit bikes but do have one on my dual sport. Amazing little powerhouses.

Alton Starter: Finally in there!!!

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