Anybody know where I can get a starter upgrade kit?

[SpikeC]

 Motolectric did a custom set for my Bimota, there are details that he does that result in the cost of the kits, like silicone rubber insulation and oxy free copper terminals, the kit cost was the same as his lowest cost kit. It sure did make a big difference in how the bike starts.there are other details in the kit as well, and instructions on how to assemble it to maximize the results. I do not feel "ripped off" by buying this kit. And remember, "the pain of price is forgotten while the pleasure of quality remains"!

[iltl32]

I don't doubt the quality, but I just don't think I need my battery cable to be oxygen free at a huge premium.

Matt at motowheels has offered to make one for a 620 even though they don't normally stock that.  If it goes well I'll post it on here for the sake of future searches on the forum.

[ducpainter]

I don't doubt the quality, but I just don't think I need my battery cable to be oxygen free at a huge premium.

Matt at motowheels has offered to make one for a 620 even though they don't normally stock that.  If it goes well I'll post it on here for the sake of future searches on the forum.

Is he going to do it for the same price as the other kits?

[Rudemouthsky]

I'm sure Motolectric makes a great quality kit, and it's obvious there are people that see value in it.  I can still see how someone could feel a bit taken advantage of if they were a touch naive and were sold that item, then later realized the over engineering probably wasn't necessary.  Caveat emptor I suppose...that's why I'm grateful for this forum.

[oldndumb]

I'm sure Motolectric makes a great quality kit, and it's obvious there are people that see value in it.  I can still see how someone could feel a bit taken advantage of if they were a touch naive and were sold that item, then later realized the over engineering probably wasn't necessary.  Caveat emptor I suppose...that's why I'm grateful for this forum.

My opinion is that Motolectric was smart enough to take a simple project which people had been doing on their own for quite some time and provide a plug-and-play for convenience. More power to him for being wise enough to do that. But, in no way is his product over engineered. As for the oxygen free copper benefits, just do the research and see if the calculations would provide any measurable difference.

Bottom line, he is selling convenience. That same convenience can be provided elsewhere. But, we all make our own choices and those choices are correct.....for us.  

[silas]

OnD, exactly. I have mental blocks against electrical work, as simple as it is. You should be proud of your work and home made tools for such, but that is prob. over my head or willingness to try. I try to do the work I can such as brakes or tune ups. The Motolectric $120 price was quite hard to swallow when other kits were $75 and perform the same function, but none appeared as good to me-check their site- yes, they're prob. over engineered. My ole M900 deserves a splurge once in a while and after my and a friends exp. working w/ the motolectric owner, his customer service is excellent so I like to support his products.  Fyi, it appears all motodynamic kits are made to order.

Its kind of like my LED integrated taillight- you can get the cheap Chinese one for $25-35 all day long on fleabay, but the high end $75 motodynamic one has more LEDs and features, and is brighter. While saving for the $75 one, a friend upgraded to the motodynamic on his S4R, so I'm now running his old Chinese version I got for $20. Still, its so much better than stock incandescent. Save here, spend there : )