Small starter motor problem

[ChasF]

I had to replace the Valeo starter on my R100GS in a bit of a hurry so I took the Bosch unit out of my 80G/S. I noticed the Valeo is held only by the two bolts at the front but the Bosch has a plate held by three small bolts on the back. I didn't fit this as I was a bit pushed for time and wondered if it is important - it looks a bit of an afterthought.

I've never had a starter problem before on a GS but the Valeo's magnets have come unstuck after 20 years so I'll probably just fit another Valeo. I've looked at the other options which are all more costly and less readily available.

 

[Redboots]

I had to replace the Valeo starter on my R100GS in a bit of a hurry so I took the Bosch unit out of my 80G/S. I noticed the Valeo is held only by the two bolts at the front but the Bosch has a plate held by three small bolts on the back. I didn't fit this as I was a bit pushed for time and wondered if it is important - it looks a bit of an afterthought.

I've never had a starter problem before on a GS but the Valeo's magnets have come unstuck after 20 years so I'll probably just fit another Valeo. I've looked at the other options which are all more costly and less readily available.

Hi Tom, you could buy my old Valeo, modded with the magnets bolted in

John

 

[ChasF]

John, I'll have that off you if the price is alright. What are you using now in it's place

 

[Redboots]

John, I'll have that off you if the price is alright. What are you using now in it's place

The price will be right... PM me an offer I cant refuse
Using a Nippon Denso that a tame Yank bought back for me

John

 

[JJH]

Hi I had the same prob with a r100gs and I got a Bosch starter from Motorworks including a bracket which I fitted JJH