My Hyper 7 pull start lasted for about 2 gallons of fuel, or about four weeks. As soon as i got the starter box and big 12V battery, all for $63, life is so much easier. Like the man says, you'll only have to buy another pull start or replace and maintain it soon.

The guys at my track told me to leave the pull-start on the engine and just plug the hole to the pull chord with a grub screw, they say that it helps the engine run a bit cooler. I live in a subtropical climate, so maybe just a little can help on hot days. The diference in wieght between the pull-start and replacing it with a back plate are negliagable, unless you're racing with the pros.

Has anybody heard about this theory?