Wotcha.

Yes - I have done on my Bantam.

Wotcha.

What an excellent weekend.
Thanks to the folks that made it all happen.

Anyway - a few photographs are here. --->  https://www.flickr.com/photos/moonshinersmcc/albums/72177720317312977

The video should be here also.

https://youtu.be/2Rkeqpo7CDo

Quote from: EDDIE SIMPSON on 27 May, 2024, 16:49:50
hi , nothing to lose by winding the springs out. as long as the starter turns the engine that would be near the mark.

Wotcha.

The starter ring gear is on the outside of the clutch basket, making it in effect "primary kick" ( same as a Bantam ).
You could take all the clutch plates out and the engine will still start.

It's currently sitting in the "naughty corner" until I get back off my holidays.  I'm just not in the mood to take it all apart yet again.  Maybe I'll feel better about it in a couple of weeks.

Quote from: EDDIE SIMPSON on 24 May, 2024, 00:35:08
what type of clutch comes with the kit , multiplate or diaphram?
a norton diaphram clutch could offer the best clutch settup but whatever type the grabbing is due to a over strong spring or springs is it not?
does the ark kit use a ballast resister to feed 6 volt coils like the commando?

Wotcha.

It runs the existing clutch plates in the new clutch drum - along with the existing three springs.

So you think it may be grabbing 'cos the springs are wound in too tight ?
I'll back the springs off until the clutch "just" starts to slip and see how that performs.
I'm wiling to try anything to get this clutch to work as it did before the electric start kit was fitted.

There's no ballast resistor fitted, but the starter works instantly every time with no hesitation in turning the engine over.  I can't falut the starting side of things - just this damn clutch.  I think a little bit more development work could have gone into this. For what it costs, you expect it to be perfect.

Quote from: Allan G on 17 May, 2024, 14:00:41


When Ark first launched the clutch kit I asked they if they could make it comparable with a BNR belt drive as it was far superior to the poor clutch they are offering. They refused to budge and said their clutch would be more than adequate. So I decided I wouldn't have one.

Wotcha.

The advertising says "improves transmission" - well in my case it didn't - in fact it did exactly the opposite.  It made the clutch so grabby that the bike was a chore to ride.  Hopefully I've now sorted that out.  I intend to email Shropshire Classics and ask them what they suggest I do to make the clutch useable.  It will be interesting to see their reply.

Wotcha.

Well after much measuring, machining, welding and cussing  I've made the clutch oil seal mounting.  It means the clutch works as it should, with no grab or snatch.  On the downside it leaked from where the starter motor fits . . . . so off it all came and a new one piece gasket was made and fitted.  So far the oil seems to be staying where it should.  I've yet to take the bike out on test, but that may happen tomorrow. ( weather permitting ).
So it looks like I will be taking the A65 to the open day this weekend.

Quote from: DAVE BRADY on 12 May, 2024, 20:32:12
Hi,

Will you be taking it to the National Rally?  Keen to see one.

Dave.

Wotcha.

UPDATE - I've currently got the clutch off.  Riding the bike in stop-start traffic was nigh on impossible.
If I get the oil seal modification done in time, then I'll bring the A65.

Quote from: TTJOHN on 13 May, 2024, 15:02:55
LW

Have you sent in your booking form? I do really need to know this.

TTJohn

Wotcha.

Cheque sent at the end of April.
The name on the booking form is Garry Whitehouse.

Quote from: DAVE BRADY on 12 May, 2024, 20:32:12
Hi,

Will you be taking it to the National Rally?  Keen to see one.

Dave.

Wotcha.

I could take it - OK, the clutch won't be ideal, but it will give you an idea of what they are like.
As far as starting the bike goes, it can't be faulted.
( Looks like the A65 is coming with me then ).

Wotcha.

All being well, I'll be there on Friday. . . . and any excuse for a ride is good in my book.

Quote from: DAVE BRADY on 12 May, 2024, 18:59:36
Hi,

Has anyone bought and fitted or even seen one of the Arc Engineering electric start kits for the A50/A65?

Dave.

Wotcha.

Yes - I've fitted one to my Thunderbolt.

There were a few "teething troubles", most of which have now been sorted out. 
With any luck, folks who buy the kit now, shouldn't have any problems.

The only niggle is the clutch, which now runs dry and tends to grab ( well mine does ) - I'm currently working on a cure for that.

Wotcha.

I'm running a "big bore" Bantam.  All I did was raise the needle one notch.

Quote from: TTJOHN on 10 April, 2024, 20:36:35
Yes Booking. You can send cheques to me, made payable to John Michael and I can sort it out with the treasurer.

Many thanks John

Wotcha.

Thanks for that - "The cheque is in the post" as they say.

Quote from: cdsdorset2 on 10 April, 2024, 19:58:41
It is possible to engineer left hand gearchange.⁸

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Having a left foot which no longer works ( blind car driver's fault ) I can only ride bike with a right foot gear change.
So I did it the other way around - engineered a right hand gear change.

https://www.lonewolf.me.uk/LWMEETZ-2.htm

Wotcha.

I've go my booking form here, and it says "Please send the completed booking form along with the correct fee to"

Would I be right in thinking cheques have to be made to "BSA Owners Club" ?

Cheers.