Tested: ProTaper SELA Holeshot Device

If you are going to line up to race motocross, a holeshot device is mandatory. But traditional holeshot devices usually take two people with good timing to engage (unless you are Ken Roczen). Enter the ProTaper SELA (Self-Engaged Launch Assist) Holeshot Device that makes it a one-person job. Just turn the knob, compress the forks and you are good to go. Also, the SELA is compatible with most modern motocross bikes, since the fork ring is adjustable and there are different pin latches for different bikes.

[@JohnHowerton137]

Looks like it works pretty good. Little easier to master than the Ken Roczen kick 🤣

[@wednesdar452]

"Maybe nobody likes you; I'm sure there's some people like that!" ... made me laugh!

[@thatsallfolks3115]

I wonder who he’s throwing jabs too😂😂😂

[@RobertLeMay848]

Better add some supports to the bottom of the Honda guard. It will rip off the fork guard in 10-20 starts. Pro taper knows and is working towards a fix

[@connersnow298]

Awesome vid and edits and filming and bike and shop

[@Joeknifeguy]

I weigh 250 pounds my hole shot device is me sitting on the tank

[@Roach0420]

Does this fit on A 06 CR85 big wheel

[@BrianRodriguez176]

I was just curious if who invented this- because I never saw a starting technique like this until a local Carlsbad rider in 93- so my question is ; did the inventor used to race at Carlsbad back then? Thx Brian

[@bikersoncall]

I Sport two sack concrete over my bars, dump
them in the first corner, cost is about $9.00 and
I don't damage the fork guards or forks.
Does it get me the holeshot, (?) no, I'll never get it, but
at least I feel like I'm hip, like everyone else, and at a fraction of the cost!.

[@jcaldy97]

Just lean over pull down with one arm and press button with the other.. especially if your not going down far like you show

[@nathanadams5582]

Does not work on my ktm sxf 350 23

[@rileydix]

How does it not engage when riding?

[@Markonacr250r]

Do these help with short people?

[@LucasBassFishing]

Do not buy! I have one and 5 friends purchased and they all seized causing damage to the forks!

[@Factory928AC]

Well that sums it up for me 🤟🏾 thanks man

[@kev2bkr]

@@Factory928AC I use it, and it works fine for me.

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

My first one broke after it's 1st moto. I've gotten 3 motos in on this one so far, I'll update jf my replacement seizes

[@LucasBassFishing]

If there’s a little bit of mud, it malfunctions and sticks causing the device not to retract, it’s dangerous and especially dangerous if there’s a big jump after the start and you do not have full motion of the forks! I’ve seen it happen!

[@kev2bkr]

@@Runk3lsmcdougal on your first one which part broke? I’m curious, since it’s something I am using.

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

Pro taper better fully refund me, they better recall these turds

[@dominicportillo1]

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[@MXJEFF94]

Dumb.

[@thomasrenfrow609]

Imagine what they did before these, lol. Just keep riding. Practice starts and you don't need this crap.

[@chrisbecvar391]

Been racing for over 20 years and ive never bought into holeshot devices. If your technique is good, you wont need it.

[@BoostedFB6]

@@chrisbecvar391 I mean with perfect technique it would just allow you to add more power and go a bit faster... idk why you purists are bashing a commonly used piece of equipment nobody is forcing you to use it

[@chrisbecvar391]

@@BoostedFB6 Im not bashing anyone. Some people need it, some dont. I personally never used a holeshot device because I felt my technique was good enough and my starts were consistent.

[@bikersoncall]

This is exactly what the pros say, but they all use this type
of device.