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Grosset Electric Starter Installation
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<blockquote data-quote="BigEd" data-source="post: 102380" data-attributes="member: 161"><p>Thank you for posting this excellent article. </p><p>Just to emphasize a few points: There is very little that can not be done using hand tools. Creating space and checking clearance is key. You need to check and double check for clearance as Vincent parts and castings can vary. e.g. My kickstart cover is an early one and needed hardly anything taking out inside. It could have been done with an angle grinder. Your cover may need more work. The cut out in the cover for the transfer gearbox can easily be made using a hacksaw and file. The modification to the kickstart ratchet gear is most likely the only part that might need some simple machining on a small lathe.</p><p>I have found the electric start to be very good and reliable. Having confirmed my confidence in the system I removed the kickstart lever, kickstart quadrant, shaft, return spring, etc. (My right knee has been reminding me that I have been abusing it with a kickstart lever for too many years.) I fitted an aluminium bung in the shaft hole in the cover. If you plan on removing these parts it also means that some of the modifications are unnecessary. If you are prepared to pay a little extra when buying a battery, lithium iron batteries have great capacity for their size and the one that I have used fits inside a dummy battery case so no mods required to the battery platform or strap. It also retains the original look if that is a consideration for you. (It wasn't a consideration for me. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />)</p><p>A 12 volt charging system is more or less essential but that brings the added benefit of easily available lamp replacement and better lights. As a side note, at least one person in the Coventry Section has retained his dynamo converted to 12 volts and that seems to satisfy the needs of the electric starter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigEd, post: 102380, member: 161"] Thank you for posting this excellent article. Just to emphasize a few points: There is very little that can not be done using hand tools. Creating space and checking clearance is key. You need to check and double check for clearance as Vincent parts and castings can vary. e.g. My kickstart cover is an early one and needed hardly anything taking out inside. It could have been done with an angle grinder. Your cover may need more work. The cut out in the cover for the transfer gearbox can easily be made using a hacksaw and file. The modification to the kickstart ratchet gear is most likely the only part that might need some simple machining on a small lathe. I have found the electric start to be very good and reliable. Having confirmed my confidence in the system I removed the kickstart lever, kickstart quadrant, shaft, return spring, etc. (My right knee has been reminding me that I have been abusing it with a kickstart lever for too many years.) I fitted an aluminium bung in the shaft hole in the cover. If you plan on removing these parts it also means that some of the modifications are unnecessary. If you are prepared to pay a little extra when buying a battery, lithium iron batteries have great capacity for their size and the one that I have used fits inside a dummy battery case so no mods required to the battery platform or strap. It also retains the original look if that is a consideration for you. (It wasn't a consideration for me. ;)) A 12 volt charging system is more or less essential but that brings the added benefit of easily available lamp replacement and better lights. As a side note, at least one person in the Coventry Section has retained his dynamo converted to 12 volts and that seems to satisfy the needs of the electric starter. [/QUOTE]
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