Upgrading Everything Need Suggestions on Starter and alternator

[hickersonbh]

I am stripping down my 77 r100/7, electrical and everything and I am replacing the alternator and starter. I want to go with top of the line. I’ve heard that Cognito Moto sells a solid Enduralast unit but I also heard Silent Hektik is great as well. As for starters I’m unsure which one to go with. Definitely not Bosch. Any suggestions? FYI I’m running everything to a Moto gadget m unit blue.

 

[robsryder]

I have a 1977 R100RS (a /7). Some vendors that I like doing business with are Motorrad Elektrik and EME (Euro MotoElectrics)

http://www.motoelekt.com/

https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/default.asp

Rick at Motorrad Elektrik has a Nipon Denso-based starter that uses planetary gears (without glued in magnets) that I like (and use).
http://www.motoelekt.com/starter.htm

Both EME and Motorrad Elektrik have options for charging systems (I have one of each for my airheads). I have only heard good things
about both. The EME system uses permanent magnets rather than the energized magnets, but both systems give a greater output than
the stock system, are reliable, and well supported.
http://www.motoelekt.com/charging.htm
https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/category-s/1678.htm

I use a Boyer electronic ignition which has been trouble free for over 20 years.
http://www.boyerbransden.com/bmw.html
https://www.bombarsbeemers.com/copy-of-electronic-ignition
Advice on airhead ignition systems-
http://www.largiader.com/articles/ignition/

Rick Jones at Motorrad Elektrik has a "must have" book on airhead charging systems -
http://www.motoelekt.com/goodstuff.htm

 

[bob_m]

Yup

I went that route.
I replaced the alternator with Motoradd Electrik alternator upgrade and have had nothing but success with that upgrade. Mine, a few years ago was the 400 Watt alternator and I have no issue running a pair of halogen H3 running lights (one 35w & the other 55w) and a heated jacket liner at the same time. The installation was straight forward and it has lasted years. I hear the other alternator upgrade is similarly well regarded (euromotoelectrics)
For the starter, on my 82 RS it came with a Bosch starter. I simply had it rebuilt by a local guy and it has been flawless. I have heard about using Toyota starters, but I don't see the point of throwing stuff out if it just needs freshening

 

[oldcamper]

Newer design starters seem to spin the engine faster than the old Bosch’s, but the older starters were known to be more reliable. I replaced a troublesome glued magnet Valeo with a Caltric brand purchased on eBay. Although it cost only $60 new, the Caltric has performed flawlessly for several years.

 

[Visian]

Rick at Motorrad Elektrik has a Nipon Denso-based starter that uses planetary gears (without glued in magnets) that I like (and use).
http://www.motoelekt.com/starter.htm

I have one of these that is approaching 30 years old and it still works perfectly.

Also, since you're in there doing stuff, I highly recommend the Wedgetail ignition system. I could not believe how much better my R80 G/SPD+ started and idled after I installed this system.

(That is Motorrad Elektrik's Omega Charging System in there, as well. I replaced the near 30-year old Omega that was in there just because I wanted a new one).