Author Topic: Need a new STARTER BUTTON  (Read 17107 times)

Offline herbness

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Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« on: October 14, 2013, 01:00:04 PM »
Hi,
recently acquired a K75S, 1987.  The little green rubber cover is mostly gone on my starter button.  I believe it is what keeps the button up, so consequently my brick will try to run the starter at times I am not expecting :(   Anybody got a spare one they'd want to sell me?

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Offline Grim

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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2013, 10:50:31 PM »
Look up starter brushes and load shed relay. They give those symptoms. The button is pretty cut and dry. if it springs back up Id be more worried about the other problems.
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Offline ttown95LT

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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2013, 07:47:54 AM »
Sounds like your battery voltage may be too low, if you are not operating with at least 10 volts on the battery the starter relay has a tendency to weld closed and then the starter remains engaged.  That's why some BMW riders get more than a little obsessed with battery replacement every 3yrs.   
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Offline mystic red

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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2013, 12:13:09 PM »
I read he needs a button....Ebay or Beemer Boneyard

Offline Christopherguzzi

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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2017, 05:42:48 PM »
 bmp 
Anyone have any luck finding a replacement starter button for these k bikes?  I've seen a few posts about attempts to 3D print these, a one-off brass button example, and finally a syringe cap that has seemed to work as a replacement, but haven't found any options for an OEM purchase.  The button on my bike has come apart leaving the center portion attached to the switchgear.  Gluing may be an option although that might be tenuous at best?   I can still start it but would prefer not to leave it this way and would like to avoid the cost of replacing the entire switchgear.  If this isn't an option, perhaps an alternative would be to remove the broken button piece and add a momentary push button starter switch somewhere on the bike???


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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2017, 06:07:27 PM »
greetings...

id score a right hand switch gear complete with button...

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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2017, 09:42:40 PM »
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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2017, 03:38:01 PM »
Thanks Laitch, I would have never found this site on my own.  Just goes to show the value of this community and members like you.  :clap: BMW still sells the indicator buttons and some other replacement parts for the switchgear, but not the starter button for some reason.  :dunno Surprisingly, these parts seem to have been designed poorly from an ergonomic and durability standpoint (out in the elements, gloved hands, high use), but for 15 bucks shipped, which is kind of spendy for a tiny little green button, if it works I prefer this option to replacing the entire switchgear!  :2thumbup:
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Offline TriSpark

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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2017, 04:52:24 PM »
My K75 had the same issue, I guess old age made the plastic brittle. I put in a used K100 switch from eBay, it fits right in to the bars and the loom with no mods needed.
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Offline schrocketeer

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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2018, 02:54:43 PM »
Superglue'ing the old button now, while waiting for an R850 right hand switch assembly gets here from ebay. $17 shipped.
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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2018, 04:20:20 PM »
I used the Harbor Freight, "plastic welder" and some of the green PolyPropelene rod to add material to the top of the OEM button. Both to add to the superglue strength, and to build up the material a little. As a side benefit, it's pretty close to the same color of green!
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Offline bocutter Ed

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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2018, 11:31:43 AM »
Mine was almost gone ...


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So, rather than wait for BMW or Spain, I made another ...


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Should work ok ...


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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2018, 09:02:14 PM »
Get one brand new at euromotoelectrics.com
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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2018, 10:00:24 AM »
Yabbut ... $146+ shipping vs 15 minutes to make the button from a bit of UHMW or Delrin
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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2018, 10:06:21 AM »
Yabbut ... $146+ shipping vs 15 minutes to make the button from a bit of UHMW or Delrin
Are you giving away lathes or inviting people over? :giggles
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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #15 on: July 31, 2018, 11:05:09 AM »
No lattes but I would give away a button, I made 2 extra, and can make a maple cappuccino (non racing variety) for visitors ...
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Offline Laitch

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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #16 on: July 31, 2018, 01:43:31 PM »
  • Along the Ridley in Vermont.
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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #17 on: July 31, 2018, 01:50:11 PM »
  :computer-noworky:
It needs an espresso ...
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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #18 on: August 26, 2018, 11:43:52 AM »
Rev mark sourced part coming off my 87s today.  I haven't heard back but I do have an excellent used unit available
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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #19 on: September 10, 2018, 04:19:48 AM »
No lattes but I would give away a button, I made 2 extra, and can make a maple cappuccino (non racing variety) for visitors ...

Hello Ed!

Oh, I would love a maple cappuccino, but you are a tad far from me, as I reside in Hungary. Anyway, my switch disintegrated today (I have just acquired my K75S a few weeks ago, and have been finding answers to all my ailments on this forum, thank you for that), and was searching for a replacement... If you still have a spare switch lurking around, and don't mind posting it, I would be more than happy to take one off your hand :) Obviously you name a price + postage ;)

Kind regards!

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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #20 on: September 10, 2018, 07:52:32 AM »
If you still have a spare switch lurking around, and don't mind posting it ...
I just made a replacement for the green start button (in white) if that's what you're looking for. I don't have the the whole assembly.
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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #21 on: September 10, 2018, 11:14:43 AM »
I just made a replacement for the green start button (in white) if that's what you're looking for. I don't have the the whole assembly.

Dear Ed,  of course I've meant the button only,  it is my lousyness to mix up stuff,  sorry :)
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Offline stlukey

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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #22 on: September 10, 2018, 12:55:43 PM »
Hi, I could use one of those starter buttons also. My '85 K100RT button came apart last week.

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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #23 on: September 10, 2018, 04:07:18 PM »
2 guys send me your address' by PM. Make a donation* to motobrick.com in my name (can that be done?) and I'll get them in the mail.

*not sure what they're worth but they take 15-20 to turn, and I charge $60/hr for my service/machine work ...


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Re: Need a new STARTER BUTTON
« Reply #24 on: September 10, 2018, 04:08:39 PM »
Anyway, my switch disintegrated today . . .
Hi, I could use one of those starter buttons also. My '85 K100RT button came apart last week.
Everybody check your start buttons. Light gravity might be affecting things today and bocutter Ed is firing up the lathe.
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