Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our FAQs page for answers to common questions and to find helpful information about our products and services.
Bike Starters Australia provides reliable and user-friendly motorcycle starting solutions, designed to make starting your motorbike easier and more efficient. Founded in 2013.
For the 2.2kw HT Bike Starter to do its job your motorbike ignition and fuel system must be operational and working.
This 2.2kw HT Bike Starter has a smaller motor which is more suitable for small dirtbikes (125-250cc) and old low compression classics that are easy to start.
Yes, the 2.2kw HT bike starter is compact, portable, and designed for easy transport and storage. Each motorcycle Roller Bike Starter has two rear wheels to assist with moving it around the workshop or wherever you decide to take it. They come with a battery cradle for added convenience. We recommended removing the battery when not in use.
Yes, we cater to the one-person starting system. It is equipped with a footswitch for convenient control during the starting process.
There is very little maintenance to do, however, we recommend that you occasionally oil the drive chain and check bolts. Always ensure the battery is properly connected and the bike’s ignition and fuel systems are functional.
To use our high torque motorbike roll starter make sure the rear wheel is centred on the rollers, put the bike in gear, clutch in and press the Bike Starter foot switch. When the rear wheel is spinning, release the clutch and the bike should start. Pull in the clutch and roll off the Bike Starters.
The small 2.2kW High Torque bike starter is mainly used for single cylinder, low compression easy to start motorcycles.
We offer national and international shipping to many countries around the world. For full details on available destinations, delivery timeframes, and shipping costs, please refer to our Shipping Information page.
No, battery and terminals are not included with the starter units. We recommend any battery (lead or lithium) that is 12volt & 520cca * minimum and is close to 24 x 17 x 21cm (9.5 x 6.7 x 8.2 inch) in size to fit in rear cradle. 520CCA Minimum CCA * CCA = Cold Cranking Amp.
Bike Starters equivalent Battery options
American Group 35
Yuasa 58VT MF
Bosch AU22R-520
AcDelco 22F520SMFDF
Yes, you can order our replacement Motors, Foot switch and Rollers online, any other parts you may need please email us. We manufacture our parts so we can send to you at reasonable price plus postage.
No, our 2.2kw High Torque Bike Starter will not work with jumper leads, starter packs or any kind of connection between the battery and the starter motor (The starter motors we use are powerful & draw a lot of amperage while starting) so we don’t recommend it & it will not be able to start your bike with any type of connection in between the Battery and motor.
No, we only make 12volt battery operated starters. We use powerful diesel engine starter motors for both the 2.2KW & 2.5KW models which are 12 volt.
There is no standard warranty with Bike Starters.
All Bike Starters are tested before packing however we do understand that sometimes things can go wrong If you have any problems, we will do our best to get you going.