i may be the only one here who didn't know about this..a bit pricey, though.
http://www.oldbritts.com/ob_start.html
http://www.oldbritts.com/ob_start.html
electric start for pre '75's
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goo said:
Yes, you're the only one. :mrgreen:
While we are all saving up, you might want to keep an eye on the Alton.
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J.A.W. said:
well said.
One of the coolest things about my norton is kicking it over. Something super cool about the feeling of starting a bike with your foot.
When the Amal slides are nearing their end-life and you are waiting for the red light to change with a lineup of traffic behind you and the idle speed turns to zero, you might be very appreciative of an "E" start. The woman in her SUV behind you on the cell phone doesn't understand nor appreciate the manly art of kickstarting a motorcycle.
[ The woman in her SUV behind you on the cell phone doesn't understand nor appreciate the manly art of kickstarting a motorcycle.[/quote]
well said, especially if you're facing uphill and you're 66.
http://www.cyclefish.com/TimeRider/gstores/268/
well said, especially if you're facing uphill and you're 66.
http://www.cyclefish.com/TimeRider/gstores/268/
+ 1 Jim C. Youth is still wasted on the young, thank goodness wisedom isn't! I like the simpilcidy of my kick start but I've been around long enough to witness some of the most " manly" grow old & lose the ability to ride some of their bikes. We are blessed to be living at a point where the Alton & Oldbritts systems are being made practicle. I'm olny 51 ( I know you puppies think that's old ) but my right leg is getting week from a back injury done as a jelly brained kid. If I only knew then what I still don't know now!!!
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I will be installing an electric Alton starter this summer, here are my reasons in order of importance to me:
1) Quick starting in traffic if I stall the bike (it can happen and I live in a high traffic area in Palo Alto CA)
2) Quick starting with a passenger, in traffic and just leaving the coffee shop, just convenient and low drama
3) Easy starting on a hill, as sometimes I have been caught up in traffic in our local hills and "could" stall it on a switchback, with or without a passenger
4) No kick back worries
5) I am not getting younger, just don't want anything holding me back from just getting suited up and going for a ride on my Norton
Note to self ~ I can always kick start if I really want to. I just wonder how many of us would kick start if we had an Alton starter?
Should I add anything folks?
~ Guy
1) Quick starting in traffic if I stall the bike (it can happen and I live in a high traffic area in Palo Alto CA)
2) Quick starting with a passenger, in traffic and just leaving the coffee shop, just convenient and low drama
3) Easy starting on a hill, as sometimes I have been caught up in traffic in our local hills and "could" stall it on a switchback, with or without a passenger
4) No kick back worries
5) I am not getting younger, just don't want anything holding me back from just getting suited up and going for a ride on my Norton
Note to self ~ I can always kick start if I really want to. I just wonder how many of us would kick start if we had an Alton starter?
Should I add anything folks?
~ Guy
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StandardGuy said:
Wait for the belt drive version?
http://www.quietpowerdrive.com/QPDhtm/E ... ersion.htm
as anyone used one of these, ES and belt drive. I have tried to get a hold of him to inquire about it, but he seems as elusive as T.C. Christiansen on the phone.
as anyone used one of these, ES and belt drive. I have tried to get a hold of him to inquire about it, but he seems as elusive as T.C. Christiansen on the phone.
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