R1150RT Starter Removal

[Jim Moore]

Hi Guys,

 

I may be looking at an R1150RT today. If the owner lets me I'd like to inspect the splines. How much plastic do I need to pull off to remove the starter?

[kioolt]

You will need to remove the left side panel. If memory serves me right you would also need to remove the left foot peg plate.

[dirtrider]

Morning Jim

 

That isn't a 20 minute job.

 

Basically the belly & L/H side Tupperware need to be removed, then in most cases the L/H foot peg side plate removed including disconnecting shift linkage (don't forget to disconnect battery)

 

If you have a starter that the inner bolt is not too tight then sometimes the starter bolt can be accessed with a ball end socket or double flex joint.

 

That would be some exceptional BMW owner to allow the starter to be removed on a bike that is for sale.

 

 

[Jim Moore]

Blah. Thanks guys. I was hoping it would be quick.

[AndyS]

Left hand foot plate can stay in place. The starter motor can be manipulated out of that gap.

As DR says, a wobbly drive is a great help for getting to that lower inboard bolt.

 

[roger 04 rt]

I've done this half a dozen times now. If you stay focused,

 

10 minutes to remove left side plastic

10 minutes to disconnect battery ground;

remove ball-end of shift linkage at shift lever (lower ball), a small pin at ball, pop ball joint apart, keep an eye on the grease felt washer;

remove starter (universal joint & 6-8" extension for hex drive socket)

10 minutes to inspect clutch

20 minutes to get everything back together

 

Remember to reset the TPS (key on, rotate throttle twice, etc.)

[greiffster]

I agree with Roger above ^^^.

 

I removed mine several times to clean the starter bendix and once to check the splines. I can do the whole thing now in under an hour.