E-start and subframe kit, any experience out there?

[nambo-trev]

Just was on another gnarly ride and had a few hills that really got me thinking about that friggin button. I know gofasters has the kit available with the subframe and Bendix for the estart and wiring, has anyone purchased it yet and added it? Was thinking about buying the whole issue

 

[Elvis74]

When buying it, change the hole for thee bendix and put a bearing bushing or needle bearing in. Works much better and it is muchore reliable.

 

[nambo-trev]

Good tip thx

 

[StuJohnson]

When buying it, change the hole for thee bendix and put a bearing bushing or needle bearing in. Works much better and it is muchore reliable.

Can you clarify by what you mean when you say "change the hole for the Bendix".

Thanks

 

[nambo-trev]

Has anyone ever modified the stock sub frame to accommodate the battery or a small lithium ion? If got access to good tig welders and what have you

 

[Elvis74]

Can you clarify by what you mean when you say "change the hole for the Bendix".

Thanks

In the cover where the bendix is located is only a hole in the aluminum. I changed already an 3 e-starts and it works. 2 I made with bushings and 1 with a needle bearing.

 

[john r b]

Any photo's Elvis74??

 

[nambo-trev]

Ok boys I bought the kit from mark today at gofasters, I'm going to mod my subframe to accommodate a lighter smaller shorai battery so I'll keep you all posted. Soon she will be an estart Nambo with a full rekluse manual clutch

 

[nambo-trev]

Has anyone tried making a bracket to strap a small shorai under the seat instead of taking up all that room in the airbox? I just picked up the shorai and it's tiny and fits quite perfect in the underside of the seat over top the airbox

 

[nambo-trev]

Well here is my first attempt, I have much better stainless crimped tye wraps so ill likely swap the big t&b ones out for that but it actually fits really snug so I doubt it'll move around a lot. Here's a few pics with some foam padding and anti vibe foam

 

[twowheels]

Looks great. My guess is you'll see an improvement in throttle response just from opening up the real estate in the airbox.

 

[Neil E.]

Any photo's Elvis74??

He's referring to the blind hole in the flywheel cover. The bottom end of the bendix shaft runs in this hole. If you pull the cover twice a year and make sure it's well greased you won't have any trouble.

If your bike is jetted well, the engine barely has to turn to start. That means the starter spends only a bit of time running. The plain bore of the cover will last for a long time if it's greased.

Adding a bushing or needle bearing is still a good idea and worthwhile for someone who rides in wet conditions all the time. If the shaft rusts, it will wear out the hole.

 

[Moto7man]

That looks very good. It would make pulling the air filter much easier. I have one of the Shorai batteries, they are awesome!

 

[nambo-trev]

Looks great. My guess is you'll see an improvement in throttle response just from opening up the real estate in the airbox.

Funny you said that because part of the reason I didn't want it in the airbox was not only access but airflow.

 

[Elvis74]

Neil,

You can be sure that the blind hole will wear out, even when the the shaft is tuning only a few rotations. The aluminum is very soft and not a high quality.
You can add a standard bushing with 10mm outer diameter, just drill it from 8mm to 10mm the cover has enough arterial for that and it's worth it. The starter works much better with this Mod.

 

[Neil E.]

I'll have to measure mine and see if it has opened up. Knowing that it will likely oval out is a good reason to fix it now.

 

[nambo-trev]

So I got the kit haven't gone threw it yet looks pretty straight forward quick question though, where is the inverter for the charging circuit for the battery located???? Doesn't seem like there is one just a whole new wiring harness

 

[nambo-trev]

Never mind I didn't understand because I am missing the voltage reg rectifier assembly.

 

[roverhybrids]

LOL should have bought used!

 

[nambo-trev]

Roger that one lol I'm sure it'll get sorted!