andywadsworth Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I have an old kick start Honda Phantom which has eventually knackered my knee so I can no longer start with my right leg. Is it possible to have an electric start fitted ? My Thai mechanic says it's not possible, he is probably correct but I would like another informed opinion or confirmation. thanks Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Moved to 'Bikes in Thailand Forum' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaPhom Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Used to cost approx THB 1,500....seen many mopeds done in the past, no different for a Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee99 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Used to cost approx THB 1,500....seen many mopeds done in the past, no different for a Phantom Sounds cheap at the least he will need a relay, fuse,wire and plugs, start switch, starter and the proper case do engage the starter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppmacready Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 In theory it can be done. In practice its trouble! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OmegaRacer Posted March 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2014 Just get a new (or second hand) bike with an electric start and save yourself the trouble, trust me. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andywadsworth Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks Guys for the advice - think I will start again with a new bike - my knee is knackered. A good excuse to treat myself. regards Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer666 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 My Thai neighbour ( Mechanic) says it can be done, Mai Pen Rai. BUT, he says , " A Honda Phantom, is quite a collectors bike now". "Some farangs here would pay enough for that so he could buy a new moped with electric starts" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how241 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Just get a new (or second hand) bike with an electric start and save yourself the trouble, trust me. +1.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyumchai Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 or if youre really watching those sa-tangs try standing on the other side of it and use your left leg.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkleton Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) I guess, the OP is talking about the 2-stroke Phantom, which has the same engine as the NSR 150. These engines have been designed to work "kick start only". So no chance, to do a conversion with OEM parts. It *might* be possible somehow, with loads of tinkering and money....but I doubt, this will be a reliable construction. Especially if it's done by the average "next corner somchai mechanic" Edited March 18, 2014 by Turkleton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWPattaya Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 or if youre really watching those sa-tangs try standing on the other side of it and use your left leg.............. I had a friend years ago who used to use his left foot whilst standing on the right side of the bike. It looked awkward but it can be done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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