Atlas kickstarter shaft the same as a Commando shaft?

KSUWildcatFan · Nov 14, 2011

Looking at one from a '68 650. Definitely worth picking up, for me, if it's the same part..

Anyone know for sure?

Torontonian · Nov 14, 2011

Burman gearboxes and internals changed little in this time frame to 75 and that's about as deep as I can go on this one. Anyone else ?

Tintin · Nov 15, 2011

KSUWildcatFan said:
Anyone know for sure?

A sharp look at the Andover cataloque might help: KICKSTART SHAFT & BUSH 04.0477 - the 850 MkIII part actually still carries the number from the old numbering system. To be extra sure you could cross check with the 1963-1968 spare parts catalogue which shows that the part is identical.

Tim

KSUWildcatFan · Nov 15, 2011

Excellent stuff, Tim. I went ahead and bought the part. Thanks!

Also thanks for the Atlas parts list. That may come in handy again!

-Jordan

batrider · Nov 15, 2011

Torontonian said:
Burman gearboxes and internals changed little in this time frame to 75 and that's about as deep as I can go on this one. Anyone else ?

Not a Burman box. It's AMC since about 1956-7.

debby · Nov 15, 2011

You may find the hole for the spring is drilled in the wrong location. Some of the older AMC boxes used a different spring. Not sure about the Atlas. The kickstart shaft that I bought from Andover for my 850 was drilled in both locations. I bought the new part because the old one was cracked at that V notch. Common failure, easy to overlook. Be sure to check your used one carefully.

KSUWildcatFan · Nov 15, 2011

Thanks debby. I noted those same things in both of mine. My used one was cracked as you mention and my NOS one ($160--OUCH!!) had two spring holes.

I will definitely inspect this one closely before calling it good. Figured it was a reasonable $45 gamble nonetheless!

-Jordan

tpeever · Nov 15, 2011

KSUWildcatFan said:
Looking at one from a '68 650. Definitely worth picking up, for me, if it's the same part..

Anyone know for sure?

It will fit. Might be a bit shorter and may not clear the C-do exhaust as well though. I went the other way and installed a Commando lever on my 61 Dominator and it was a direct swap.

KSUWildcatFan · Nov 15, 2011

Good point. I'll suggest my dad use it for his Norton/Triumph hybrid when he rebuilds his transmission since he's using tuck-ins for his exhaust.

Thanks!
-Jordan

Atlas kickstarter shaft the same as a Commando shaft?

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