Starter rollers

[Mental Trousers]

Been looking for a set of rollers that can be used to start my bike at track and got a hell of a fright when I had a gander at trademe and ebay. While I'm sure the workmanship and quality of the products are fabulous, $1800.00 is just not funny.

Anyone know of any (cheaper) alternatives??

[budda]

Been looking for a set of rollers that can be used to my bike at track and got a hell of a fright when I had a gander at trademe and ebay. While I'm sure the workmanship and quality of the products are fabulous, $1800.00 is just not funny.

Anyone know of any (cheaper) alternatives??

try Ross Ennis in Christchurch - gent of advanced years, makes an excellent set of 12v ones that he sells to other "older chaps" for starting their exotica

Not certain how he got on in the wobbles, but his ph used to be 03 3886168

[sharky]

Been looking for a set of rollers that can be used to my bike at track and got a hell of a fright when I had a gander at trademe and ebay. While I'm sure the workmanship and quality of the products are fabulous, $1800.00 is just not funny.

Anyone know of any (cheaper) alternatives??

Yep - push!

[Tony.OK]

try Ross Ennis in Christchurch - gent of advanced years, makes an excellent set of 12v ones that he sells to other "older chaps" for starting their exotica

Not certain how he got on in the wobbles, but his ph used to be 03 3886168

http://www.roscosrollers.com/apps/we...s/show/1525048

See bottom of page for NZ orders.

For New Zealand orders, please feel free to contact Rosco direct in NZ via rlsm@paradise.co.nz or ChCh 03 3886168

[codgyoleracer]

How bout those lawnmower motor driven ones with a go kart wheel driving the tyre, where ? , who ? how $ ?

[Mental Trousers]

How bout those lawnmower motor driven ones with a go kart wheel driving the tyre, where ? , who ? how $ ?

They'd do the job as well.

[Tony.OK]

How bout those lawnmower motor driven ones with a go kart wheel driving the tyre, where ? , who ? how $ ?

http://www.foxleystarters.com/5.html

[k1w160]

Yep, build your own.
I got a 24v mitsubishi starter motor off trademe for $75, picked up some conveyor rollers and side plates, a few sprockets, some chain etc and got it pretty much sorted in a couple of days for under $500.
The 24V is a bit of over kill, but it'll start anything, and isn't too heavy for one person.



I've added a cover over the chains / starter motor, some non slip rubber on the rollers (would knurl them if I did it again) and a coat of black paint since the photo.

[RobGassit]

Aussy Postie racers do this with a grinder. Will start anything.

[Mental Trousers]

Aussy Postie racers do this with a grinder. Will start anything.

I've seen something similar. Looks like a good, cheap way to do it. Especially with a bike that uses tyre warmers cos you're always going to have a 240v power source handy.

[RobGassit]

If you don't mind the odd hospital visit, you could try building one of these. Probably pay to wear a mouthguard too
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[tigertim20]

Been looking for a set of rollers that can be used to start my bike at track and got a hell of a fright when I had a gander at trademe and ebay. While I'm sure the workmanship and quality of the products are fabulous, $1800.00 is just not funny.

Anyone know of any (cheaper) alternatives??

look at making your own!

[jellywrestler]

Anyone know of any (cheaper) alternatives??

try A hill

[Rodger96]

Ive got a set of rossco's rollers Well worth the coin we spent on getting them.

[DEATH_INC.]

I think Ed (gixser) still has his...give him a holler...