IP2 starter motor

[paultinwell]

Hello people,
I'm looking for alternatives to an aging starter motor on a Norton IP2. Finding a used one or rewinding my existing one is entirely possible, but does anyone know of a more modern adaptation? More reliable, lighter and more powerful are all desirable attributes. Can anyone push me in the right direction please?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers... Paul

[D Bracey DB6]

Hi Paul,

I think you’ll be best served having your one refurbished. I can recommend Broadway Electrical Services. They did mine really well but am sure there are plenty of others.

David

[paultinwell]

Thanks David. I was really hoping for something lighter as the thing weighs way too much.
I did find some related musings for a Commando starter based on some Japanese bike's motor, but details were very thin. I may have to reinvent the wheel a little...

Cheers... Paul

[johnbirchjar]

Well good luck with your quest ,it sounds like realy daunting task , surly it must be darn sight easier just to have the old one re-wound J.B.

[PhilipFleming588]

Dave Madigan makes starter motors for Triumph/BSA tripples. I believe the Commander starter is the same as the one used on the T160 Trident, so maybe his starter could be used. I understand that his motors are lighter and more powerful than the Lucas model. See attachment for his parts list. Also agree that motors from other modern bikes could be made to fit.

I would also like to save some weight on my Commander so please let us know which way you choose

Regards
Philip