Roller starter project

[I am Carbon]

the sprockets just got here.
and I dirft pinned the rollers to the axles

 

[I am Carbon]

I installed the sprockets cut and installed the chains.
left to do: wire the motor, make ramp,chain guard.
But I can test it after it's wired

 

[I am Carbon]

Well I got er wired and I made a no load test. which you should always do on a new motor.

 

[I am Carbon]

Made the ramp. Well I used the piece of fender(mudguard) that was left from my build. Happy I didn't trash it.

 

[I am Carbon]

I made a temporary chain guard. I will make a better one when I get the material.I drilled 1/4" hole in each end of the rollers I used some 88cent screwdrivers for the driftpins
I guess it's ready for a load test if that goes well I will go for a engine start.

 

[retiredgentleman]

Interesting project. Its always better to build something yourself than just go out and buy it.

I'm not familiar with this device. Is it just for a back-up, if both the on board starter motor and the kick start refuse to work?

 

[I am Carbon]

first test was a complete failure
The damn thing wouldn't even turn the rear wheel over.
I will have to try a dirrerent outlet

 

[deadchef]

would it work better if it was only turning the one roller instead of both?

 

[NONclow]

Interesting project. Its always better to build something yourself than just go out and buy it.

Agreed.....bummer on the load test Carbon, a few teeth larger driven sprocket maybe...

I'm not familiar with this device. Is it just for a back-up, if both the on board starter motor and the kick start refuse to work?

... kinda like a chevy with a heated tailgate.....

 

[I am Carbon]

Interesting project. Its always better to build something yourself than just go out and buy it.

I'm not familiar with this device. Is it just for a back-up, if both the on board starter motor and the kick start refuse to work?

Hey RG It's just for starting the XS at home.
When I bought this engine I didn't ask if it still had the starter. And the starter goodies have been removed. And my right knee has been giving me troubles and anything to help plus it is a learning project as much as anything.

would it work better if it was only turning the one roller instead of both?

I don't think it will matter.

Agreed.....bummer on the load test Carbon, a few teeth larger driven sprocket maybe...



... kinda like a chevy with a heated tailgate.....

I think the sprocket sizes are good.

I had to stop for awhile to cool my brain.
And here is what is going on.
I decided to break out the ole volt meter Yes that's right the outlet I was using is125 volts
Tomorow I will use the outlet I plug my welder into. I know it's getting 220volts

 

[retiredgentleman]

Hey RG It's just for starting the XS at home.
When I bought this engine I didn't ask if it still had the starter. And the starter goodies have been removed. And my right knee has been giving me troubles and anything to help plus it is a learning project as much as anything.


I don't think it will matter.



I think the sprocket sizes are good.

I had to stop for awhile to cool my brain.
And here is what is going on.
I decided to break out the ole volt meter Yes that's right the outlet I was using is125 volts
Tomorow I will use the outlet I plug my welder into. I know it's getting 220volts

What is the voltage required on the motor nameplate?

 

[I am Carbon]

Good morning RG, the voltage required is 208 - 240 volts.
I used the 12000 btu air conditioner outlet I thought is was 220 volts but it is a 110 volt AC

 

[Nailbomb]

Want a starter and associated gearing? I stripped all of that off of my build. I would have to go digging for it, but I don't remember getting rid of anything(bad habit of mine).

 

[I am Carbon]

Nailbomb, Thanks for the offer.
I don't think i will tear this engine apart. It's is freshly rebuilt.
I have restarted the engine rebuild that I started last year.
It has the starter system intact. Then I will sell this engine to someone that needs a kick only fresh rephased engine.
I can kick this engine with my left leg

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

I'm curious. Do any of you rephased kickstart folks use a unique/modified kickstart technique?
Do you pre-position the crank in favor of a certain cylinder, like some of us did with V-twins?

 

[I am Carbon]

Hey 2Many, that's an interesting question.
I have been going past the free rotation until it gets to (or what I think is the first cylinder coming up on compression stroke.

Anyway I have rewired the motor to a 50 amp 240 volt plug and will be using that for my power.
That should kick this thing into gear

 

[bt24]

Hey 2Many, that's an interesting question.
I have been going past the free rotation until it gets to (or what I think is the first cylinder coming up on compression stroke.

Anyway I have rewired the motor to a 50 amp 240 volt plug and will be using that for my power.
That should kick this thing into gear

I saw this on VFT.org products for sale page..

 

[I am Carbon]

Those are cool I've seen one on web simular to that.
What I found while looking was that most roller starters are around $800 + shipping.
I have under $400 in this one actually a little over $300.

 

[I am Carbon]

I had to make a on/off while I'm waiting for the switch to show up
Here is the starter running on 240 volts and my goofy on/off switch thingy or is that thingie, oh well no matter
I played both videos at the same time and the 240 configuration is running faster

 

[retiredgentleman]

Looks real good Carbon

It should fire up the bike no sweat!