R100gs starting problem

[bianchi]

went to start my r100gs 1988 model and it was just going click every time i press the button the battery is fully charged ... so i took the tank off and it was a relay under the tank that was making the clicking noise but now even that has stopped so has anyone got any idea's what maybe the problem ..... thanks ..Davey

 

[Deleted Member MS]

Starter motor ??????????????????

 

[Deleted Member MS]

Ps . .i have a spare starter if you want to try it !!!!!!!!!!

 

[bianchi]

Ps . .i have a spare starter if you want to try it !!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the offer i think i will pull it out and test it on the bench ...if thats what it is ....

 

[Voyager]

I have an old Valeo starter in bits, plus new brushgear (the plastic brushgear holder is very brittle, so be careful) if you want to try a repair. The old one came off my 1989 R100GS.

Otherwise its around £150 for a new one.

Whereabouts are you in Scotland ?

Bob.
Kirkliston (near Edinburgh, on the West side).

 

[bianchi]

I have an old Valeo starter in bits, plus new brushgear (the plastic brushgear holder is very brittle, so be careful) if you want to try a repair. The old one came off my 1989 R100GS.

Otherwise its around £150 for a new one.

Whereabouts are you in Scotland ?

Bob.
Kirkliston (near Edinburgh, on the West side).

yeh thanks for the offer i am in johnstone 7 miles from glasgow ..its a valeo starter thats in it what parts is it that normally break in them ....cheers

 

[Redboots]

..its a valeo starter thats in it what parts is it that normally break in them ....cheers

The magnets, after the glue that holds them in, gives up

John

 

[Bickers2208]

I suffered from the same on a Para, its the magnet or something that isn't up to scratch on the OE parts...aparantly.....

 

[bianchi]

Thanks for all the help ......so whare is the best place to get a new one ...?
Many thanks

Davey

 

[Deleted Member MS]

Check Motoworks, Motobins and Sherlocks. I got my recent one from Motobins, cos they were cheapest.
You are welcome to the spare one I have here tho. I changed it cos it was getting noisy but its ok and will get you away.

martin

 

[Heston Service]

Exactly the same thing has happened on my 1988 100gs - new starter being fitted as I write.

 

[bianchi]

thanks for the offer guys think i will just get a new one and forget about it what is a good price for a new one .just before i start looking ....

cheers

 

[paldini]

Similar Problem

If mine (89 R100GS) has not been started in for a few days it makes that same clicking noise as well (like a little machine gun)http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/m16.gif when the ignition button is pressed. Normally the engine eventually turns over and then starts.

Is that the same problem and hence a weak or damaged starter motor? I wandered whether or not the battery was going?

£150 for a new starter motor on Motobins.

Paul

 

[brassmonkey001]

If mine (89 R100GS) has not been started in for a few days it makes that same clicking noise as well (like a little machine gun)http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/m16.gif when the ignition button is pressed. Normally the engine eventually turns over and then starts.

Is that the same problem and hence a weak or damaged starter motor? I wandered whether or not the battery was going?

£150 for a new starter motor on Motobins.

Paul

First thing to do is check the battery. Terminals tight? Levels topped up? And most importantly, is it charged up?