On my 1984 R100RS, The Captain, the starter is kind of thrashy sounding. One thing that I think may be happening is that it may not be releasing from the flywheel as soon as it should. Is there something I can lube to help that? When I met him a few years ago, Major Softie suggested that I lube something but what is it?
This bike is used mostly for long trips so it doesn't get ridden regularly. Two trips ago, I noticed a glowing charge light that can only be seen at night. I haven't been able to find anything wrong but I've been assured that there is something wrong if it glows. I'm fixing to make a Rob Frankham wire harness and I'll post here if it makes the light go out.
Chuey
Help with Valeo starter:
Re: Help with Valeo starter:
He was probably refering to the starter pinion (#20).
You lube sparingly the sliding bits, not the teeth that engage the flywheel.
You lube sparingly the sliding bits, not the teeth that engage the flywheel.
I've spent most of my money on women, motorcycles, and beer.
The rest of it I just wasted.
The rest of it I just wasted.
Re: Help with Valeo starter:
P.S.
I read somewhere that a shabby starter relay can also cause that symptom.
I read somewhere that a shabby starter relay can also cause that symptom.
I've spent most of my money on women, motorcycles, and beer.
The rest of it I just wasted.
The rest of it I just wasted.
Re: Help with Valeo starter:
Thanks, Dougie. I read something in Snowbum's site that made me try a starter relay from a later bike. It didn't work. As a matter of fact, if anybody with a monoshock bike wants it, I'll send it to them. Anyway, I couldn't understand what he was saying to the degree that I knew what to do about it.
Chuey
Chuey
Re: Help with Valeo starter:
RATS!Chuey wrote:Thanks, Dougie. I read something in Snowbum's site that made me try a starter relay from a later bike. It didn't work. As a matter of fact, if anybody with a monoshock bike wants it, I'll send it to them. Anyway, I couldn't understand what he was saying to the degree that I knew what to do about it.Chuey
I just ordered that relay from Motobins 3 days ago.
Thanks anyway Chuey.
I've spent most of my money on women, motorcycles, and beer.
The rest of it I just wasted.
The rest of it I just wasted.
Re: Help with Valeo starter:
Chuey wrote:When I met him a few years ago, Major Softie suggested that I lube something but what is it?Chuey
Lord of the Bings
Re: Help with Valeo starter:
RATS! That's what I was gonna respond with!ME 109 wrote:Chuey wrote:When I met him a few years ago, Major Softie suggested that I lube something but what is it?Chuey
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Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Re: Help with Valeo starter:
If the starter is original, it should be a Bosch.
Charles
Replica 1070 R90/S (based on 82 RT)
1975 R90/6
Replica 1070 R90/S (based on 82 RT)
1975 R90/6
Re: Help with Valeo starter:
.........Well?.........ME 109 wrote:Chuey wrote:When I met him a few years ago, Major Softie suggested that I lube something but what is it?Chuey
Pretty funny.
Chuey
Re: Help with Valeo starter:
I replaced it with a Valeo. I have them in my other two mid '80s bikes and the others work very well. I'll check to see if I have the old Bosch in the cupboard.chasbmw wrote:If the starter is original, it should be a Bosch.
Chuey