Starter rollers

[gixerracer]

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

Except he does not own them so he best not be selling them

[DEATH_INC.]

Except he does not own them so he best not be selling them

Righto....I didn't know that. He still had it a few weeks ago when I was there....
(btw, he wasn't trying to sell them...I just know he prolly wouldn't need 'em again...)

[DEATH_INC.]

Ok, maybe I meant ask gixxerracer about the one's ed has....

[Kickaha]

Personally I would look for a set that work off a 12 volt battery and have a foot operated switch, that way you're not reliant on a source of 240v power or someone to help you

[geoffm]

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.

Where did you get the gear from to match the starter motor? the car ones I have looked at in the past seem to use some orphan gear.

[Mental Trousers]

Personally I would look for a set that work off a 12 volt battery and have a foot operated switch, that way you're not reliant on a source of 240v power or someone to help you

240v is necessary for the tyre warmers (it's an F3 bike running slicks). Only time the warmers aren't used is when it's wet and then I'm in a pit shed. All 3 of the North Island tracks have sheds with power. Only time I might have a problem is at Paeroa or Wanganui, where I'd have to use a generator for the warmers anyway.

I reckon using a Grinder is much simpler.

[Grumph]

I looked at doing a similar style of 240v rollers - price up the same size buffer vs a grinder - there were some bargains around. Drive via a quill shaft through one roller to absorb shock loads.

BTW for those interested - Ross Ennis - Rosco - is OK, house is in 3 pieces though...

[cowpoos]

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

rotary hoe conversion?

[jaffaonajappa]

Interesting home made one here - seems pretty basic?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-382210031.htm

[k1w160]

Where did you get the gear from to match the starter motor? the car ones I have looked at in the past seem to use some orphan gear.

I took the starter motor down to Gear Cutting Services in Ellerslie and had one made to suit - about $120 and one week.

[trustme]

Be gentle , I am a total newb to this game

Winston is being readied for his debut , hopefully at Hampton Downs in 2 months, also the debut of his mug rider



Will that grinder driven starter have enough guts to start a twin ???

[Mental Trousers]

If you put a decent grinder on it it'll start anything.

[RobGassit]

Be gentle , I am a total newb to this game

Winston is being readied for his debut , hopefully at Hampton Downs in 2 months, also the debut of his mug rider



Will that grinder driven starter have enough guts to start a twin ???

Will do if you buy a grunty one. Check out the specs in the pics on my post #9. 2200w will cold start a high comp twin or 4cyl postie in it's sleep. You have to be quick with the clutch when they catch though. I watched some clown at the Island nearly Phuck his mates starter by reving the engine in gear after it lit. Grinders like to give, not receive, if you know what I mean? Bit like me really.

[trustme]

Thanks for that.

[tigertim20]

you could make one easily if you look on trademe for a petrol weedeater with a fucked shaft. chop shaft, little fab work, and boom, light, portable starter!!