The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Graeme on June 18, 2012, 04:12:36 AM

Title: Starter Motor
Post by: Graeme on June 18, 2012, 04:12:36 AM

I had the intolerable grinding sound that wakes up the neighbors on starting begining to present itself, so I did a search for parts and came across this:-

http://www.ebay.de/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120933741523&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:AU:3160

I thought at this price (+US$50) for delivery it would be better option than trying to recondition the existing one.

I checked Motobins for good measure and found that it's UK138 (+ del.)

Title: Re: Starter Motor
Post by: Barry on June 18, 2012, 06:35:58 AM

That Valeo starter should be fine and will save some weight if you have a Bosch but I recall you may need to upgrade the starter relay due the risk of contacts welding permanently on. Checkout it out on Snowbum's site.

http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/boschvaleostarter.htm

Title: Re: Starter Motor
Post by: montmil on June 18, 2012, 09:10:22 AM

Just in case you change your mind about rebuilding your existing starter, Euromoto has overhaul kits for less than $14.00USD.

http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/

Title: Re: Starter Motor
Post by: Bob_Roller on June 18, 2012, 07:15:17 PM

Do you have a local shop that repairs starters, generators and alternators ?

Maybe a more cost effective solution .

These starters were common in the early to mid '80's .