Norton Commando Alton Starter Motor Project - Part 4 of 6 - Test Fitting
Channel: The Mighty Garage
Date: 09/02/2020

EDITORIAL:
I would like to point out that, while we experienced some fitting problems with the inner primary case, the main reason was due to the bike being a relatively rare early model with the thicker/wider 'Z' plates. Additionally, some modifications were also made to the bike. For example, Geoff fitted the better, later main center stand, which altered the position of the engine in the frame.  The response to the issues were Geoff's personal choice based on what he enjoys doing and not necessarily the easiest way to solve the problem.  Alton's response throughout this project has been very positive and supportive.  We tried to make this clear in the video and I appreciate everyone's comments. 

Mike

----------------------------------------------

I hope you will enjoy this latest project!

In these upcoming videos, we’ll follow the installation of a new Alton electric starter unit into Geoff’s 1969 Norton Commando. 

Here is a playlist of the 6 videos for this series!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgDzKiI-i6naxirpkdWi3XBs6pBtIRDWs

As you can imagine, there may be several reasons why someone would choose to install an electric starter onto their bike.  In this case, Geoff would simply like to remove the kick starter pedal.  It’s getting in the way of his gearshift pedal when he has his feet on the rear-sets. It also makes starting the bike a little awkward and changing gear while riding with the kickstarter pushing his leg out. 

Geoff’s Commando started life as a fairly rare 1969 model S, but ended up in boxes until he saved it.  As you will see, it’s not reconfigured as an S model but it looks great and runs perfectly.

As you will see in the videos, there are a few subtleties relating to the way that the earlier Commandos are setup, which require a little modification of the Alton primary case.

Here are links to Alton:

Website:
https://www.alton-france.com/contact/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/alton.france/ 

Link to Alton’s video about installing their starter:
https://youtu.be/HEId_DRJwWo

Geoff also fitted an electric starter to his Vincent Rapide.  It was an amazing project and the results are impressive.  Here’s a link to that project: 
https://youtu.be/eOVOku1SQlo

Music: SKYLINE by Ikson
@iksonofficia
https://soundcloud.com/ikson/

*Buy me a coffee? ☕ 😉*
If you found this video enjoyable and would like to support my channel, please consider donating here: www.paypal.me/themightygarage ...a huge thank YOU in advance 🙏

🔴 Please SUBSCRIBE to The Mighty Garage:
       http://www.youtube.com/c/MiTyMotorcycles?sub_confirmation=1

✅ The Mighty Garage Playlists:
       https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCouXjH8ufZ_W9YXOlNcrZWQ/playlists

✅ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themightygarage/

#TheMightyGarage
#AltonFrance
#OregonNortonEnthusiasts