paul2289 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi, Does anyone know if it is possible to convert the Bailey V5 to electric start? I know Bailey sell a version with it fitted so I would assume it could be retrofitted? I can start it on the ground okay but would be nervous doing it in the air. Also has anyone used a different throttle to the stock one? My V5 is in a zenith frame. The school motor I trained on had the parajet zenith throttle which had a knob to lock the throttle off and I would like a similar feature on mine. Thanks. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hi It is "possible" to convert a V5 to a V5e as paul does sell a V5E electric start (for trike/SSDR) 1)The trouble is there is no where to attach a battery to the chassis. 2) Paul exhausted many Battery types/options to find a light weight Battery that worked with the charging system on the V5 to no avail. 3) you don't need Electric start on a V5!!! there so easy to start on your back or in flight... Why bother... 4) I doubt it would be cost effective to buy the ring gear,Starter Motor,Regulator,Battery, to convert it. Personally i think throttle locks are dangerous!!!! Regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Ditto on the throttle lock... crap idea. I have a little hack that I do on the school machines to make sure that it can not be used. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2289 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Thanks for the clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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