What are you using as a portable starter?

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So I was having issues this weekend with my boys VLR and had to use the tracks portable starter. Migh be worth it to have my own. I was looking to see whats availble, the one i was using had a small batterty and was pretty light. Online I see most have a bigger battery. What do you guys use?

Thanks!

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Coleman Mini has been the standard standalone starter for years.

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Looking online I don’t see a smaller battery option. BBT has a starter with a smaller battery…

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I haven’t used one in several years but most had a smaller battery similar to what is used on a x30 or KA. The larger tractor-type battery will have a lot more cranking ability but it also weighs more.

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What size battery are you looking for?
This is what I have:

Uses a small lawnmower battery.

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I was looking at these ones, but there pricy @ $490

http://www.bbtstarters.com/starters

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Jegs also sell them, but with a standard battery at a decent price https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/10050/10002/-1

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They can be pricey but they do last for literal decades too.

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Depending on where you race, if your track had a yamaha class or still does, there are used ones to be had. I don’t think people actively try to sell them as the demand is low and shipping is impractical because of the size and weight. Ask around and you may find one cheap.