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bassman
08-30-2006, 09:00 PM
I yearn for electric start :D
Mike_Ham_250R
08-30-2006, 09:14 PM
Dont quote me on this but I think the electric starter doent fit in the frame.
team-red-rider
08-30-2006, 09:37 PM
it fits u just have to hammer a spot on the frame flat
bassman
08-30-2006, 09:38 PM
How much hammering are we talking?
team-red-rider
08-30-2006, 09:55 PM
Bang Bang Clunk
Mike_Ham_250R
08-30-2006, 10:08 PM
The downtube either needs to be bent out of modified to accept the starter. Just a Hammer doesnt seem like it would do it unless you want to weaken the frame.
burnoutboy
08-30-2006, 11:57 PM
I personally have done this. Electric starter will NOT fit without modification. You will have to grind a notch in the downtube which will affect the strength of the frame.

You have to then sort out a battery box and a wiring loom.
Russell 350X
08-31-2006, 12:25 AM
I personally have done this. Electric starter will NOT fit without modification. You will have to grind a notch in the downtube which will affect the strength of the frame.

You have to then sort out a battery box and a wiring loom.


Yea, if will work, but you will either need to grind a notch in the frame where the starter goes or just hit it with hammer. If your trike has the trunk on it, you can put the battery in there, just secure it down somehow, mabey zipties? Look at pics of the 82-83 Big Reds to get a idea of where to mod your frame, or just look at a friends.