I have read that BMW changed the alternator design to a better unit sometime in 2014. Does anyone know what month this was done. My bike production is 4/14. Should I be worried about my alternator going out? I know this is a very expensive repair. My bike has 34000 miles. I love the bike but would hate to have to pay 3000- 3500 for repairs. Thank you in advance for any information on this issue.
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2014 Rt 1200 alternator info
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Welcome to the forum! I'm not completely familiar with the Wethead systems but I found this post:
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthrea...l-year-changes&p=997142&viewfull=1#post997142
What I gather is that with the '14 model, that began the Wethead design and everything was different. The post mentions moving the alternator to a different location which meant lots of differences. So if it was for the '14 model, that would include bikes built during the latter part of 2013, probably from September on.
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthrea...l-year-changes&p=997142&viewfull=1#post997142
What I gather is that with the '14 model, that began the Wethead design and everything was different. The post mentions moving the alternator to a different location which meant lots of differences. So if it was for the '14 model, that would include bikes built during the latter part of 2013, probably from September on.
Welcome to the forum!
A thread that may be of interest- https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?103236-2014-R1200RT-stator-failure-by-ldg
Some have information on a more "stout" voltage regulator may take some of the "heat" off the charging system. A nicely done DIY hit the forum today- https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?103522-Shindengen-SH847
Good Luck,
Gary
A thread that may be of interest- https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?103236-2014-R1200RT-stator-failure-by-ldg
Some have information on a more "stout" voltage regulator may take some of the "heat" off the charging system. A nicely done DIY hit the forum today- https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?103522-Shindengen-SH847
Good Luck,
Gary
