While digging up info and parts for the dragbike, I found a guy in Louisianna that has been rebuilding and modifying Suzuki starters since 1978. Paul Cashio (and his super starters) have a fantastic reputation in Suzuki and drag racing circles - starting large (1400+ cc) high compression (13:1 +) engines that otherwise require a separate start cart.
I sent Paul an FJ starter and he was able to do the same modifications to it. He rebuilds the internals for more cranking power (pretty sure he is rewinding the electromagnets in the stator to make them stronger). Two limitations with the modified starter - don't use a weak battery (low on charge) -- it'll overheat the starter; and don't use it for doing compression tests -- it'll overheat it too. Paul told me on the phone you generally just "stab" the starter button - no need to hold it in, and you'll hear the engine SLOW DOWN to idle speed when it starts! As long as the starters aren't abused, they will last. He has one that has been in regular use since 1985 - has only had to replace the brushes.
Most of the drag racers running more than 1400cc use a two battery setup so it cranks with 24 volts. Anything less than 1400cc is good to go with the normal 12 volt setup.
He charges $100 for the modification and $25 for shipping. If he needs to replace the brushes that is additional (but I don't know how much - just the cost of the brushes).
You can contact Paul at Cashio Cycles 1-504-393-2260 cell number 1-504-458-5237, Cashio Cycles 8391 Hwy 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Good info. stick a copy in links&archives while you're at it?
(And stop bragging about your ridiculous oversized build :blum2: )
What? :scratch_one-s_head:
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a291/fj1289/YMR1.jpg)
Seriously - PUMA based so it's descended from an FJ...this one's 1700 cc and these guys are expecting to get nearly 60 PSI out of the blower!
Not a good place to place your jewels, that would be your last blow(up)!!!!! :shout:
Anyone with the balls to ride a fuel bike has enough balls that losing a couple isn't a big problem..
(http://www.dragracingonline.com/raceresults/2008/x_8-norway/Ian-King-r1.jpg)