MOTORCYCLE RACE STARTERS
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USA/CANADA Purchases?
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I want to order your Motorcycle Starter Roller.Can you provide cost for shipping to USA.
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Standard units are$ 945 Australian plus shipping/freight.
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Wide Ride units are $1065 Australian plus shipping/freight.
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Freight to USA is generally $300 via air, for either unit.
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Depending on how you want shipped will dictate pricing. We can provide a quote on express air, regular or sea freight for you.
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Please provide zip code and direct location for shippijng quote.
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Your telephone number is also required for Australian Customs purposes.
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Be aware that our insurance policy excludes Canada/ USA or it's relater protectorates
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USA & Canadian orders must complete a disclaimer form prior to ordering. (please see Forms on main page)
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What type of Bike/s are you wishing to start? This will dictate gearing ratios.
How do I purchase if I am in USA or CANADA?
1. I am returning to Classic Racing and was after a roller starter. Googled and saw your ad.
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Referred to NZ Supplier
2. I'm interested in a roller starter for your norton motorcycles and i want help with what size and power I need and also some pricing information as well as shipping to Dugraff Ohio.
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Shipping location is critical in regards to costing. Always provide required urgency, as this dictates either sea freight or air freight costs.
3. How do I purchase if in USA/ Canada?
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Your purchase will still occur, however, you need to sign an insurance disclaimer prior to purchase. We will send you this form to complete.
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See insurance section for details.
Signing a disclaimer will cover USA and Canada
1. Hi there, just wondering if the roller starters you are building would be able to be used for a trail bike. I have an xr 400 Honda, and with the standard carby and the jetting i have, it runs great once it's started, but on a really cold day it doesn&
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As your ride will have knobbly tyres, you will gain less traction on a set of rollers in comparrison to a street or track bike.
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We only recommend our units on either race tyres or flattrack tyres (trials)
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We cannot gaurantee startup on knobby tyres.
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We need your ride details please.
Old Bikes and injured riders
1. Would these be suitable for vintage road bikes. I have a 1926 flat tank BSA (500cc single) and a bad back.
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Your flat tank can be started with ease on a Rosco's Roller unit. We just need to get full detail of your ride, so that we can both gear and supply the appropriate starter unit. (Higher KW is not always the answer to starting). Gearing and KW are critical to each motorcycle to ensure correct/appropriate unit is supplied.
2. I found your roller starters finally after looking for something to help me start my old bikes. I lost my kicking foot a few years back in a big crash and now am a little kickstart-challenged.
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SEE Questions page
General Questions
1. Do you think your roller starter would work on a motorcycle with motocross tyre?
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Due to motorcross tyres (knobblies) having limited tread surface contacting the rollers, you may encounter some difficulty.
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Some flattrack bikes can be started quite easily, but they have trials tyres usually.
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We would not guarantee success in starting your bike on our units
2. What unit suits my bike?
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Std units are 2kw in power and are suitable for most motorcycles with tyre width of 180mm max. Weight: 19kg Shipped
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.Ideal for old classics and bucket racers.
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Wide Ride unit is 3.6kw in power and is suitable for old School harleys. laverda's, supermotards and high compression units.23 KG Shipped.
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Most bike shops opt for this unit, as it it versatile and will cover a range of bikes. For the aditional cost, a Wide Ride is the best option.