starter amps

[dan the man]

does anyone know how many amps the starter takes,the original relay is shot (corroded) and as this is for the drag bike I just need a simple relay. Cant find any info so anyone know?

[sledge]

I measured this when I was test driving my new Dc clip-on. The motor was pulling around 70A while it was turning the engine over. I couldn't get a figure for the inrush current but it will be substantially higher.