BMW R1100rt starter motor failure & replacement 

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

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.

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.👍🏻

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

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👍🏻.

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

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

Excellent, no gimmicks, just the facts.

Great video, and no stupid music with it.!

Awesome resource.. just getting back into riding and always preferred to maintain what I could.

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

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

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

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.

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 😄

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

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

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

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!

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!

Hello good video have you detail of this piece ?

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

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

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

Thanks...!!!

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

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.

Say less do more. I like it..😂😂😂😂

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

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

What size wrenches / bits would be helpful

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

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 ...

German part, thats gotta be Expensive !

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

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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.

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

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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?

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