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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: R65Singh on September 03, 2009, 08:12:44 PM

Title: Broke Alternator Brush
Post by: R65Singh on September 03, 2009, 08:12:44 PM

Hello All...was working on my bike and putting all the things together after installing timing chain and dropped the alternator and broke one of the Carbon brushes >  :(.  Not sure if I can just buy one brush or the whole unit needs to be replaced. Any ideas?...Thanks

Title: Re: Broke Alternator Brush
Post by: Bob_Roller on September 03, 2009, 08:40:30 PM

If you have an alternator/generator/starter repair shop in the vicinity, stop by with the brushes, they should be able to supply a replacement set, for minimal cost .

I would replace both brushes, instead of just one .

Worse case scenario, Motorrad Elektrik, Euro Motoelectrics can supply them for around $10 for a set .

www.motoelekt.com

www.euromotoelectrics.com

Title: Re: Broke Alternator Brush
Post by: montmil on September 04, 2009, 06:06:38 PM

They're cheap. Just buy a pair and refresh both. Then you will avoid having to remember which one will wear out first. ;)

I find a small butane soldering torch makes quick work of soldering on the new braided wire leads.

Monte