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Re: DIY roller starter

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 8:04 am
by derek badger
KungFooBob wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 4:28 pm This is taking as long as Dazzlers Trumpet!
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Re: DIY roller starter

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 8:45 am
by Mr. Dazzle
Now that I've fitted the high comp pistons to said Triumph I'm probably gonna need one of these things anyway :D At least until I get my technique sorted.

Do you take commissions?

Re: DIY roller starter

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:21 am
by derek badger
Mr. Dazzle wrote: Fri Jul 30, 2021 8:45 am Now that I've fitted the high comp pistons to said Triumph I'm probably gonna need one of these things anyway :D At least until I get my technique sorted.

Do you take commissions?
To be honest, once the KX is running and set up right I'll probably sell the rollers.

Re: DIY roller starter

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:20 am
by Mussels
Careful how you word the ad.
Unfinished project, all runs but may need safety devices adding.

Re: DIY roller starter

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2021 5:44 pm
by derek badger
Finished the drive chain cover today. The front half bolts to the rear, which in turn is bolted to the frame around the bearings. It's not pretty, but it's safe and secure. I might give the whole thing a lick of paint if it works when it's finished.

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Next I need to make a cover for the roller linkage.

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Re: DIY roller starter

Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:04 pm
by Mr. Dazzle
Looks like this will work before the Bonnie! :thumbsup:

I think your hole centre locations could do with some improvement though :lol:

Re: DIY roller starter

Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:08 pm
by KungFooBob
The starter might work before the Trumpet, but the KX?

Re: DIY roller starter

Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 2:38 pm
by waigy
Did you get this to start the KX?
I also have a 1985 KX500 and it's a nightmare to start with the kickstarter.
I think it will also be almost impossible to bump start so, as much as I would like a roller starter for mine, I don't feel confident it will work.
Let me know if it does though.

Re: DIY roller starter

Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:02 pm
by Asian Boss
It looks like something out of The Mangler. Mind your fingers. And all other body parts etc.