Try 20 hours work plus machine the G50 plus up grade to 12v not a little job,
I would but maybe not on an open forum ?.I had to strip a complete bike to the bare crank that had been a total restoration/rebuild due to very poor workmanship ..........Anyone like to know who did that job.............Very well known person in the UK.
Do you get the feeling it may not be an easy 10% job .Try 20 hours work plus machine the G50 plus up grade to 12v not a little job,
Don’t be sorry and don’t be put off either. Lots of good feedback and advice available here. What part of the country are you in? Definitely go for the electric start kit from our French friend you won’t regret it! Doesn’t sound like your job is too big.Jeez! , almost sorry I asked. Engine fully rebuilt by Maughans. Needs a rewire (imho) ,oil lines sorted and a commission. No paint, no chrome, no tyres, no surprises. Cash if needs be but would like a provenance note. Too old (arthritis set in last year) and busy to clear last fence. Just thought un jambe electrique might let me have a few more years bt will try without if too much trouble...
Sorry I bothered you...
Hi,I need someone to fnish a 90 percent restored rap and fit an electric start. Who can I trust not to rip me off and do a good job?
Don't be sorry, apologies, if you think any comments were inappropriate but you did get a lot of hopefully constructive information before you clarified the situation with your machine. One point that may be of use is that if you go ahead with the electric starter I believe two things are necessary for their longevity and performance. One , an ignition system which will prevent kickback at low rpm and two the biggest high output battery you can possibly fit along with suitably sized cables. My road Egli (1150cc and in a state of tune about as high as practicable for road use) was marginal with a good quality 12 AH battery , the bike has NO kickstart facility as I cannot risk further injury to my knees. The bike has a Bob Dunn system driving directly to the mainshaft and works perfectly now I run a 17 AH sealed Red Top high output battery. It is possible that newer Lithium batteries will work successfully but are likely to be very expensive to get the level of reserve power I enjoy. Assume you intend to use some form of high output 12 generator ?.Jeez! , almost sorry I asked. Engine fully rebuilt by Maughans. Needs a rewire (imho) ,oil lines sorted and a commission. No paint, no chrome, no tyres, no surprises. Cash if needs be but would like a provenance note. Too old (arthritis set in last year) and busy to clear last fence. Just thought un jambe electrique might let me have a few more years bt will try without if too much trouble...
Sorry I bothered you...