R1200S Starter motor replacement

Got a technical query? Found another 0.02bhp? Ask/tell the world.

Moderators: Gromit, Paul, slparry

User avatar
radiohead9999
Member
Posts: 97
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:09 pm
Location: Teesside

R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby radiohead9999 » Tue Feb 23, 2021 11:33 am

Hi all,

I'm trying to source a replacement for my '07 R12S, I can't see any ident on the starter motor and even Google is useless! Could anyone please advise which unit I need? I have seen various posts on other sites saying I can use a unit from a GS or an R12R, but I wanted to confirm if this was correct and if it is is there a range of years I need to look for?

Thanks

Steve
R1200S Black & White '07

Humbug
Member
Posts: 637
Joined: Wed Oct 28, 2015 6:06 pm
Location: Nottinghamshire

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby Humbug » Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:22 pm

Quick search of Fleabay brings up a unit from a 2008 showing it as a 715EP44 £89 second hand or £200 for a new one. Worth trying MotorWorks
10 KTM RC8

User avatar
milleplod
Posts: 866
Joined: Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:46 am

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby milleplod » Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:33 am

eBay item no. 302952695190 cross-references against RealOEM's 12317691956, which is a Bosch unit for the 1200S. The eBay one is a rebuilt Valeo and is actually a bit bigger than the Bosch - I fitted one to my RT and there was a noticeable improvement in cranking speed, presumably why BMW moved from the Bosch. I wonder if they kept the Bosch for the S because it's lighter? Anyway, the seller on eBay is saying it fits the S - I had to pop the gearchange linkage apart when I fitted mine to give a bit more wiggle room, but it was still only a 15 minute job. :)

Pete
Nocto Diuque Venamur

User avatar
popsky
Member
Posts: 1849
Joined: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:09 pm
Location: Minehead Somerset

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby popsky » Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:44 am

According to Motorworks only the Bosch fits the 12s
Phil.

R1200S and loving it !

Hoch Bergstraßenjäger…………………………………

User avatar
milleplod
Posts: 866
Joined: Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:46 am

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby milleplod » Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:58 am

popsky wrote:According to Motorworks only the Bosch fits the 12s


Hmmmmm......perhaps an S-related clearance issue then? The Valeo is shown on Motorworks as not being interchangeable with the Bosch, but it is, at least on the RT. Worth speaking to the eBay seller I reckon, I found them very helpful.

Pete
Nocto Diuque Venamur

User avatar
popsky
Member
Posts: 1849
Joined: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:09 pm
Location: Minehead Somerset

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby popsky » Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:10 am

milleplod wrote:
popsky wrote:According to Motorworks only the Bosch fits the 12s


Hmmmmm......perhaps an S-related clearance issue then? The Valeo is shown on Motorworks as not being interchangeable with the Bosch, but it is, at least on the RT. Worth speaking to the eBay seller I reckon, I found them very helpful.

Pete


Interesting Pete, I spose the only way to find out would be to get the Valeo and see if it fits the 12s, Motorworks price is the same for both exchange units
Phil.

R1200S and loving it !

Hoch Bergstraßenjäger…………………………………

User avatar
popsky
Member
Posts: 1849
Joined: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:09 pm
Location: Minehead Somerset

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby popsky » Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:21 am

Phil.

R1200S and loving it !

Hoch Bergstraßenjäger…………………………………

User avatar
radiohead9999
Member
Posts: 97
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:09 pm
Location: Teesside

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby radiohead9999 » Wed Feb 24, 2021 11:30 am

Thanks for all of the advice, guys. I saw the Ebay unit, but it looked a bit tired, I did read that some people had fitted an RT unit on an S, I thought there would be more info on the web, but there wasn't. I have found an Arrowhead SVA0005 unit from the US that fits an R1200S 2006, mine is on a 2007 plate, but I didn't think there was difference. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arrowhead-SV ... 2288484122 Any thoughts?
R1200S Black & White '07

User avatar
milleplod
Posts: 866
Joined: Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:46 am

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby milleplod » Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:23 pm

Why not try the one on eBay I mentioned? The seller was adamant it would fit my RT, even though Motorworks were adamant a Valeo wouldn't go where a Bosch had been! The seller's OE part numbers list includes the 1200S one.

You should be able to find the dimensions of the 1200S Arrowhead one somewhere - cross reference against a Valeo one and you'll have your answer.

Pete
Nocto Diuque Venamur

User avatar
radiohead9999
Member
Posts: 97
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:09 pm
Location: Teesside

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby radiohead9999 » Sat Feb 27, 2021 4:52 pm

I think I will, thanks for the tip
R1200S Black & White '07

User avatar
radiohead9999
Member
Posts: 97
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:09 pm
Location: Teesside

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby radiohead9999 » Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:08 pm

Well, the new unit arrived and it was about 5 cm longer, but it fitted okay. The job was as straightforward as other members suggested it would be :-) Just charging the battery ready for lift off tomorrow, hopefully. Thanks again for everyone's help and advice :D
R1200S Black & White '07

User avatar
popsky
Member
Posts: 1849
Joined: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:09 pm
Location: Minehead Somerset

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby popsky » Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:13 pm

Sounds to be an excellent outcome and good to know :D
Phil.

R1200S and loving it !

Hoch Bergstraßenjäger…………………………………

User avatar
milleplod
Posts: 866
Joined: Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:46 am

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby milleplod » Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:52 am

That's great, glad it's sorted - it's nice when folk can help others out! :D

Pete
Nocto Diuque Venamur

User avatar
radiohead9999
Member
Posts: 97
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:09 pm
Location: Teesside

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby radiohead9999 » Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:21 am

I went to run the bike this morning it's turning over much better and firing, but it's still not starting, I will have to check to see if I have a bad connection! All good fun!
R1200S Black & White '07

User avatar
radiohead9999
Member
Posts: 97
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:09 pm
Location: Teesside

Re: R1200S Starter motor replacement

Postby radiohead9999 » Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:36 pm

i got the bike started and now running and starting fine. Thanks for everyone’s help and advice,
R1200S Black & White '07


Return to “Boxertech”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 30 guests