Old Britts

Installation instructions for our Electric start conversion for pre-1975 Commandos
Updated 04/13/11

This installation documentation along with companion check lists, (see Starter Conversion Check Lists) will contain all the steps required to perform the conversion.

First Phase

The first phase of the conversion is to remove the engine cradle and the swingarm. See the first phase check list removing the engine cradle and swingarm for what is involved to accomplish this phase. The following picture is what the bike looks like at the end of this phase.

After removing engine cradle
The bike after this first phase of the conversion.

You will need to remove your swingarm from the engine cradle and our technical article Removing the swinging arm spindle will help accomplish this task.

Second Phase

Third Phase

After phase three
The bike after the third phase of the conversion.

Fourth Phase