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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Comet Electric Start
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 108903" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>It is quite easy and inexpensive to make an electric starter for a modified Comet, but that is not what owners want. Everything must be stock and barely visible (Bob Dunn's item excluded!) That is wildly expensive and time consuming! </p><p></p><p>Bill Norton made one about a decade ago for his Cooper Car with a Comet engine. It was inexpensive and it is still working well. He had the advantage of the engine having a dry clutch (Newby) and a blank slate for engine plates. It was not designed with the car, but added afterwards because the officials did not want him bump starting the car near the line.</p><p></p><p>I have contemplated putting a starter on a street Egli Comet I am working mostly because it is already a modified Vincent. The starter, at $40, is one of the highest HP starters available (used on Solo roller starters) and the ring gear is about $100. I am certain the project will present lots of challenges, but the modified bike has opened the door for this kind of project. I don't think it could be attempted on a stock bike. </p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 108903, member: 1177"] It is quite easy and inexpensive to make an electric starter for a modified Comet, but that is not what owners want. Everything must be stock and barely visible (Bob Dunn's item excluded!) That is wildly expensive and time consuming! Bill Norton made one about a decade ago for his Cooper Car with a Comet engine. It was inexpensive and it is still working well. He had the advantage of the engine having a dry clutch (Newby) and a blank slate for engine plates. It was not designed with the car, but added afterwards because the officials did not want him bump starting the car near the line. I have contemplated putting a starter on a street Egli Comet I am working mostly because it is already a modified Vincent. The starter, at $40, is one of the highest HP starters available (used on Solo roller starters) and the ring gear is about $100. I am certain the project will present lots of challenges, but the modified bike has opened the door for this kind of project. I don't think it could be attempted on a stock bike. David [/QUOTE]
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