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 2.5kw HP bike Starter to do its job, your motorcycle ignition and fuel system must be operational and working.
The 2.5kw HP Bike starter has a larger engine, offers more power and is designed for a
wider range of bikes, including race, classic, and dirt bikes. It’s built for high performance
and features a larger power capacity.
Yes, the 2.5kw HP bike starter is compact, portable, and designed for easy transport and storage. Every 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, our motorbike roll starters are designed for easy one-person operation. It is equipped with a footswitch with a 1.5m (59 inch) cord for convenient control during the starting process.
Yes, our roller starters are compatible with slicks, road and knobby tyres, making them versatile for a variety of motorcycles.
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.
Our 2.5kw high performance motorcycle roller starters work by centring your bike on the tapered rubber rollers, put the bike in gear, most people use second gear, clutch in and press the Bike Starters foot switch. Once the rear wheel is spinning, bounce on the bike and release the clutch leaving the throttle closed. Then feather the throttle and the bike should start. Pull in the clutch and take your foot off the starter switch.
The 2.5kW starter rollers are ideal for a wide range of road/race and off road motorcycles. For the hard to start bikes.
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.
We send them within 5 business days from the order date.
It takes around 1 – 2 weeks shipping time to the US, depending on state. Our delivery time estimates should only be used as a general guide. Unforeseen delays (out of our control) may occur.
Yes, so long as your bike is in good working order, fuel, ignition and clutch are in good order, rolls freely and there’s a good battery then your bike should start okay. All the rollers do is spin the rear wheel to enable a Bump Start, if you cannot push / bump start your bike then motorcycle rollers won’t either.
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 2.5kw High Performance 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.
Most people use second or third gear, clutch in and press the Bike Starter foot switch. Once the rear wheel is spinning, bounce on the seat and release the clutch leaving the throttle closed. Then feather the throttle and the bike should fire. Whip in the clutch and take your foot off the starter switch. There is a bit of technique involved but it’s not hard to master.
Roller starters only spin your wheel to replicate being roll started (pushed down the road or rolled down a hill) They will not start a bike that cannot be roll started.
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.