BMW R1100rt starter motor failure & replacement

[@joninio6542]

Saved me a trip to the dealers, thanks! Starting problem on R1100RS (1993). Changed the battery, no improvement. Watched your vid, excellent, no extraneous commentary, no annoying music! Ordered a new starter from ebay Germany, €60, arrived within 4 days. Only problem was the little spigot hole not being fully drilled out. Once done, sorted. Remounted in 15 minutes. Cured the lazy starter problem and the real bonus, cleared the ABS fault as well. Dodgy starter pulling too much current from the battery, not leaving enough to drive the ABS unit, consequently I've been riding for 4 months without the ABS. Back on the bike with confidence now - confident it will start when I want it too, and stop without locking up when necessary. Will be looking out for your other vids next time I need to do some maintenance. Stay safe, best regards from France.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Glad you"ve sorted the problem out. Dealers won't be happy with me tough.

[@timothydouglas7134]

Ditto above, watching your excellent video gave me the confidence to change the S/M myself. Thank you. Now if you could do one on parasitic battery drain/evaporating electricity......... 🙂

[@danielh7592]

You, my friend, saved me hundreds of dollars with this video. Exact same issues and resolved with a new starter. R1150R Rockster.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

You're welcome buddy!

[@leslienicholas8431]

Fitted a new starter motor myself after watching your video and the old girl is starting better than ever,best £150 I have ever spent,22years of ownership still running like a dream.👍🏻

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Great to hear!

[@georgetech380]

Any knows problems with this machine? engine...gear box .... my friend want to get the 850 one 2000 model with 50k miles 2500 eyro .Thanks

[@willpierson5138]

Just replaced my 1998 starter tonight…..thanks to this video it went like a breeze! Really appreciate your work! Ride safe!

[@nigelnorton6038]

Great reference video. My 1150 rt developted a similar problem so I purchased a new starter and dowl pin from motorworks £210.00 and worth every penny. came back to the video a couple times just to ensure I was on the right track and four hours later plus an extended jump start kit RT back together with a quiet starter. also checked the clutch plate while the starter was off. Thank you for a great tutarial

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

You're very welcome. Glad it helps. 👍

[@leslienicholas8431]

Brilliant video,seems like it’s exactly the same problem I have.After buying a new Motobatt battery it’s the same so ordering new starter motor,26years old and rides like a dream.Thanks for showing me how to get the starter off👍🏻.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Glad it helped

[@stephennesbitt4397]

Great video, and no stupid music with it.!

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Thanks for the comment. 👍

[@zettaker2181]

Thank you. Have same issue with 97' R1100RT. Actual and informative video even in 2023.

[@zigzogoid4591]

Clear and comprehensive. Helped me a lot. Much appreciated.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Glad it helped

[@dinosaursr]

Excellent, no gimmicks, just the facts.

[@youngdays24]

Hello good video have you detail of this piece ?

[@watermelonpuppet3963]

13:39 It is probably the wrong hole? Should be at the right side edge. Great video though! Thanks a lot!

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Yes indeed. Well spotted. Too late to change now. 👍

[@ArcanePath360]

Nice video. Not sure if mine is on the way out on my R1200RT but every now and then I press the starter and it turns once, then dies. Sometimes if I hold the button down longer than 2 sec it drains the power until a factory reset happens. Usually only happens once after a short ride if I'm getting petrol or going shopping, so engine is still warm. And if I let go, let the battery recover for a few secs it then starts as normal. Battery shows 12v+ on the dash with engine off

[@eugeniosandroni7223]

Thanks indeed for this super usefull video. This help me to figure out and solve the problem with my R1150 GS.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

You're very much welcome my friend. All the best 👍

[@cameleer_mx5975]

Thanks for the video, it was thanks to it that I was able to do the job on my 2001 RT. HOWEVER... I had to remove the footrest plate and now are unable to reinstall it as the upper M10 bolt is slightly misalligned with the frame, and I'm scared that I'll damage it if I try to force it in. Any tips on how to sort this out? - Thanks!

[@michaelyoung1522]

What size wrenches / bits would be helpful

[@henkondemand]

Fantastic video, May battery voltage is about 12.1v, is that about 40-50% charge?

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

👍 Probably needs a top up. 12. 6v is ideal.

[@MrBestvirginia]

Regarding the old starter: Most of the time (!) it's not really the carbon brushes being worn out. The problem with most starters is that the magnets on the inside of the housing fall off (glue doesnt stick anymore) and block the starter. This is a common problem and there are upgraded houses with the magnets if you want to do the repair yourself

[@B4RTEK94]

I Haven the same problem, but after installing new starter nothing changed... and the battery is new as well

[@roberthorodyski6011]

Fabulously comprehensive and easy to follow, thank you. I live in Canada; can anyone recommend a good and reliable parts supplier for BMW r1100rt. Supplier does not need to be located in Canada. Thank you in advance.

[@druma69]

Great video, well shot! I believe that failure of glued magnets is most common problem. This was issue with mine. Newer starters use a clip to hold magnets in place. Parts to replace cost as much as Ebay unit with 1 or warranty. Personally I did ebay

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Thanks for the comment mate. That's what I did. The repair kit cost about £35 and a new starter on ebay costs £50 with one year warranty. That's a no brainer.

[@florob1967]

Grazie sei un mito, grazie a te sto imparando molto nella mia r1100rt Complimenti Ora non mi resta che comprare il motorino d'avviamento e montarlo Buona vita 😄

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Siete i benvenuti. Sto imparando anche ogni volta che devo mantenere la moto. Sono contento che aiuti. Tutto il meglio mio amico

[@janscorpio2323]

Roberto florio ciao, hai preso il motorino su internet? Hai chiesto a qualche concessionario BMW quanto costa l'originale? Grazie 👍

[@florob1967]

@@janscorpio2323 l'ho pagato 90 euro Non occorre per forza originale Bmw

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

@@janscorpio2323 Probabilmente circa 200 euro se non di più

[@janscorpio2323]

@@FrogsAngelsLondon mi sono informato... 485€...originale, l'ho preso di concorrenza a 160 &€ ciao

[@Amendatu]

Hy buddy! Do you know the part number please? Great video

[@mattwilson6276]

At 4.05 what are you using? I can't get anything to fit the bolt. Thanks

[@jimmysam3106]

Hello, I just purchased a 1996 BMW R1100 RT , when I turn the switch to on all lights come on but no cranks...would you please shed some suggestions on what to check... Thanks

[@stuartpage8893]

Will a 2001 R1100RT or a 2003 R1100RS starter motor fit a 2003 registered R1100RT?

[@drkvimon]

I had the same issue but after many times to started all light on the dashboard blowed out and never came back lights when I turned on the key switch. Can you help me what can I do? Thx

[@studioo8969]

thank you for your video. this motning I fixed my r1200gs 2004 starter ... you save me... thank ~

[@two_wheeled_guide]

How’s that you decided to replace the starter? Generally they’re very easy and cheap to fix. Good work, though; great video as always!

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Why would you repair a 26 years old starter when you can buy a new one for £50 with a full year warranty.

[@two_wheeled_guide]

@@FrogsAngelsLondon sounds reasonable, but if it can be fixed, I would fix it jut for the joy of having it working again. After all, starters are pretty simple motors and with a regular maintenance you don't have much to be afraid of.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

@@two_wheeled_guide i'll keep the old one as a back up. If the new one last for another 26 years I'll be dead by then 😀

[@a.k1311]

Frogs Angels London 😂 i hope Not!! That would mean no more contents uploaded.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

@@a.k1311 will post some more in the near future

[@desmondjmullins6808]

What to do if it's the starter button @ the handle bar,,stuck on?

[@PioPio-it4jj]

Ponerle w40 para que ablande y funcione mejor.

[@Flowsalvador]

Thanks...!!!

[@jobjg5900]

I have a similar issue but when I took the starter off and tested it as you have it does spin right up. Also the battery I used to test it is the bike battery and reads 12.75V. I have a neutral light, kickstand up, key on, and kill switch on but get nothing (including no lights). I hear clicking in the fuse box is about all I get (and neutral dashboard lights on). Any advice? Anybody. Tell me where to go next and I will try it later this evening.

[@kthschsslr]

Clean all your your battery cable connections first. Then use a jumper wire as demonstrated in the video to trigger the starter. If the bike cranks, work backwards from there, electrically.

[@milesonwheels8127]

Say less do more. I like it..😂😂😂😂

[@blindhead69]

Super helpful, I have the 850 and this helped me to understand many things.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

You're very welcome and glad it helps! 👍

[@alessandro.seipercento]

👏👏👏👏

[@SuperFlatrock]

I have a 2004 BMW R1150RT. The starter is starting to fail. It looks like an easy enough DIY job. The dealer charges a fortune.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Yes very easy to do. Time and patience and it will do. All the best.

[@LOOKATTHISRAFFF]

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[@cozydram1]

sad that you didn't chat while making this vid..........but great anyway

[@fazedordechuva8810]

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[@ulflulfl9464]

Good work! If only the carbon brushes are worn out and the rest is still ok, you can get these as spare parts (for both Valeo and Bosch starters) for a lot less than the whole starter (~10 EUR). Rebuilding the starter is pretty easy, you will find youtube videos about it. If the coil is burnt, it's probably cheaper and safer to buy a new starter. I wouldn't put any grease at the contact, it will reduce the conductivity - but that's a bit of personal taste ...

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Motorworks sells a kit for £35. Can't be bothered to dismentle everything when you can get a new starter for £50. And it is under warranty for a full year. Hope it make sense

[@ulflulfl9464]

@@FrogsAngelsLondon Wow £50 is a deal. The starter for my 1200 GS is > 200 EUR.

[@DM5UE]

In valeo starters the magnets are only glued and fall apart often so better replace starter

[@АлександрБережной-г4с]

​@@ulflulfl9464 lĺ

[@NoOne-qx4xv]

Valeo starter €280 with 1year garantie. Alternative one €85 with 5 years garantie. Bought in known motostore in Holland.

[@flexjay87]

German part, thats gotta be Expensive !

[@topfell8277]

Starter

[@woxon7100]

a vi četkice ne menjate ako su potrošene

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Mogao bih, ali ne mogu biti uznemiren. Novi starter možete kupiti za 50 eura i garanciju na godinu dana

[@woxon7100]

​@@FrogsAngelsLondon I just noticed without insulting, because in Serbia it is much more expensive

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

@@woxon7100 no problem my friend. A completr replacement set of pads cost about €35 which you have to put on a 30 year old starter. So it doesn't make sense to replace them when you can buy a new starter for €50. All the best..

[@RobinRobin-kz7qw]

APPLAUSE FROM EVERYONE - APPLAUSE - APPLAUSE (KERMET MUPPETSHOW?) Nice video for changing the starter motor, - but one big mistake! In 8min56sec you write ""carbon brushes worn out"", - but YOU change the whole starter!!! Crazy!!! Why not change the whole BIKE?

[@schewskeharri3098]

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[@AutoKlebe]

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