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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: vtmando on May 08, 2016, 01:24:59 PM

Title: Starter problem
Post by: vtmando on May 08, 2016, 01:24:59 PM

83 R65...starter turns but seems to not be engaging the engine to turn it over...do I need a new starter or can this problem be repaired? :-[

Title: Re: Starter problem
Post by: Bob_Roller on May 08, 2016, 01:28:39 PM

It can be repaired, sounds like the ' Bendix ' is stuck and the starter gear is not being pushed out to contact the flywheel .

There is a thread in the R65 FAQ section that shows how to disassemble a Bosch starter and lubricate it .

Title: Re: Starter problem
Post by: montmil on May 08, 2016, 02:09:11 PM

Also, check out the thread "Battery life and starting question" just a few doors down.

Title: Re: Starter problem
Post by: vtmando on May 14, 2016, 01:51:19 PM

Thanks for the insight guys...I have one last question regarding the battery...could a less than fully charged battery stop the solenoid from properly engaging the starter to turn over the engine? Seems to me that when I have the battery fully charged it kicks right over? I'm thinking to replace the battery before digging into the expense and effort of the starter.

Thanks again...

Title: Re: Starter problem
Post by: Lucky_Lou on May 14, 2016, 03:09:15 PM

 

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Thanks for the insight guys...I have one last question regarding the battery...could a less than fully charged battery stop the solenoid from properly engaging the starter to turn over the engine? Seems to me that when I have the battery fully charged it kicks right over? I'm thinking to replace the battery before digging into the expense and effort of the starter.

Thanks again...

Yes.............invest in a battery tender before you replace the battery it will kept it topped up and you may find that you don't need to replace the battery, they are not expensive $20 on flebay.
Lou

Title: Re: Starter problem
Post by: Bob_Roller on May 14, 2016, 03:26:11 PM

How old is the battery ???
If you decide to replace the battery, go with an AGM type battery, generic AGM batteries are quite reasonably priced .

Title: Re: Starter problem
Post by: vtmando on May 14, 2016, 07:28:31 PM

Not sure of the battery age...I bought the bike from someone last year. Everything has been fine...rode all last summer and put it on a tender for winter storage. It turns and starts intermittently which has me confused as to which is the problem...battery or starter. :-/

Title: Re: Starter problem
Post by: mrclubike on May 14, 2016, 09:24:01 PM

Put a volt meter on the battery during cranking when it isn't wanting to turn over if it goes below about 9 volts you more than likely have a weak battery or possibly a draging starter.
If you have a standard wet flooded battery I would get rid of it and buy an AGM.

AGM batteries normally  do not need a tender  

Title: Re: Starter problem
Post by: vtmando on May 15, 2016, 11:14:09 AM

Will do...Thanks!