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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: clonmore1 on October 14, 2011, 02:23:43 PM

Title: Valeo or Bosch?
Post by: clonmore1 on October 14, 2011, 02:23:43 PM

Suggestions on whether I should leave stock or go to a Valeo starter?

Thanks

Chris

Title: Re: Valeo or Bosch?
Post by: Barry on October 14, 2011, 02:53:55 PM

If it was me I'd be tempted by the lighter weight and lower current draw of the Valeo but I'd keep the original Bosch as a spare.

You might want to read this for lots of discussion on different starters. Bear in mind you want a 9 tooth. http://www.boxerworks.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3223

Title: Re: Valeo or Bosch?
Post by: nhmaf on October 14, 2011, 04:12:45 PM

The REALLY high performaing starter motors are Nippondenso, I believe.   But, I think that the glue problem with the Valeo units has certainly been sorted out by now, and they are more efficient though the Bosch units (as you might expect from German engineering) are almost perpetually rebuildable..

Title: Re: Valeo or Bosch?
Post by: Bob_Roller on October 14, 2011, 06:34:39 PM

Do a cleaning and lubrication on the Bosch starter, replace brushes and the OEM starter will last your lifetime .

Now, if my starter wasn't economically rebuildable, I think I would go with the Nippondenso starter, Motorrad Elektrik had them on their website, but checking today, I can't find it there .

Title: Re: Valeo or Bosch?
Post by: clonmore1 on October 15, 2011, 07:31:54 AM

Thanks Guys

Title: Re: Valeo or Bosch?
Post by: k_enn on October 15, 2011, 08:58:31 AM

I just went with a Valeo.  It appears that the Valeo is what BMW currently offers for these bikes, and it is rebuildable.  Check www.euromotoelectrics.com for starters -- they beat the dealer's price by a lot.    Here is a link to the Valeo starter for our bikes http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/BMW_R_Airhead_VALEO_Starter_9_T_12_41_9_062_425_p/bmw-val1.htm

k_enn

Title: Re: Valeo or Bosch?
Post by: tvrla on October 15, 2011, 10:04:34 AM

I don't have any problems with the Valeos and would recommend them. But I would first suggest rebuilding the Bosch. Replacing all four bushings should take care of any difficulties. After that, it's just brushes and solenoid contacts (if the solenoid is rebuildable - I don't recall).

That Nippondenso sounds like a great starter - but it definitely aint cheap!