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General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: wilcom on May 05, 2017, 09:53:02 PM

Title: Valeo knock-off starter
Post by: wilcom on May 05, 2017, 09:53:02 PM

I ran across a new Valeo starter on Amazon for $57 with free shipping. Seemed like a deal so I ordered it to have on the shelf. The only other starter I saw in a quick research was more than double that.

https://www.amazon.com/DB-Electrical-SPR0017-Motorcycle-12-41-1-243-181/dp/B0081SAUOO?SubscriptionId=AKIAJYE2C565R6BPOEKQ&tag=searchtempest-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0081SAUOO

Title: Re: Valeo knock-off starter
Post by: BPT on May 10, 2017, 10:02:39 PM

Pardon my confusion, but the one you got was a knockoff,  right?  A knockoff of a Valeo?

I followed the link  and it goes to one for $61. But, strangely, I saw another one on that page for $57. And it also sounds like a knockoff but in the notes says "Valeo".

As far as teeth, are all of our R65's the same (is it 9 teeth)?

Title: Re: Valeo knock-off starter
Post by: wilcom on May 10, 2017, 10:33:20 PM

Yes it's a 9 tooth...... and they only say Valeo to let you know what style they copied, you can get a Bosch copy too.  I found that they were cheap all along. I'd been saving the old Bosch for a spare but would rather have the gear reduction style, and at $60 delivered I couldn't help but  put one on my shelf.

Title: Re: Valeo knock-off starter
Post by: BPT on May 10, 2017, 11:06:16 PM

And is there a simple explanation as to the difference between the Bosch and Valeo? I knew about both, and that the Valeo was lighter or something?).  But i didn't realize there were big differences between the two.  I just thought it was a matter of a supplier change way back when.

Title: Re: Valeo knock-off starter
Post by: wilcom on May 11, 2017, 01:35:18 AM

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But i didn't realize there were big differences between the two.

The Valeo has a gear reduction drive and cranks the engine faster with less amps and they weigh less than the Bosch starter.

Early Valeo starters had problems with the magnets coming lose. They have since cured that issue. Hoping my Chinese knock off has the problem cured too  ::)

Title: Re: Valeo knock-off starter
Post by: BPT on May 11, 2017, 01:59:59 AM

Ah, ok. I knew about the reduced weight but not the gear reduction part. Now some of the other stuff I read makes more sense as far as some people preferring that version.   Thanks.

And don't worry, I'm completely confident that they employed only the most modern methods of magnet adhering technology when they copied these.    ;D

Title: Re: Valeo knock-off starter
Post by: wilcom on May 11, 2017, 08:33:59 AM

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And don't worry, I'm completely confident that they employed only the most modern methods of magnet adhering technology when they copied these.    ;D

Thanks BPT, I feel better already......... :-/