1983 BMW R80ST Remove And Test Starter Motor

Since this project bike was not running when I picked it up and had been sitting outside for awhile, I don’t know what components of the electrical system work. So I remove the starter motor and test it.

What The 1983 R80ST Looked Like When I Found It

What The 1983 R80ST Looked Like When I Found It

Here is the link to the documentation on how I do this work and a short YouTube summary of the process.

VIDEO: 1983 BMW R80ST Remove And Test Starter Motor

The good news is the starter motor was in good condition and worked correctly. 🙂  I cleaned up the starter motor and the top engine compartment it sits in.

Starter Motor Nose Refinished

Starter Motor Nose Refinished

Front Starter Motor Bracket Refinished

Front Starter Motor Bracket Refinished

Top Engine Housing Is Clean

Top Engine Housing Is Clean

 

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