BMW Airhead R100 R100GS Starter Upgrade Kit - Bike starts in 1 second- UPDATED!

Description: All motorcycles exhibit a definite loss of electrical current flow in just a few years. BMW R100 series bikes can have serious starting and lighting issues due to this common problem. (Special Notes) 1) We have kits to fit ALL BMW R100 series bikes - just indicate your bike orientation on checkout; either with the battery mounted cross-wise and the negative terminal on the right side of the bike or with the battery inline with the negative terminal at the rear of the battery. 2) We have updated our production line and are now shipping within 3 business working days of order. Order now to beat the spring rush. The reasons for the starting issues are many; A) the OEM loom actually has tinned brass solenoid/starter terminals (brass flows only 26% of the current that copper flows) B) it also has brass battery terminals C) the OEM loom uses a generic grade of wire which is prone to oxidation along its length (not just on the ends where you might see the corrosion) D) the wire diameter is borderline as to whether it can flow the required current All of the above creates chokepoints along the circuit path that can cause a good portion of the required current to be changed to heat resulting in the starter receiving far less current than it requested (The Bendix drive type starter as fitted to BMWs requires in excess of 100 amperes of current to work properly) The under-engineered circuits can have dramatic voltage drops in just a few years resulting in hard starting, reduced battery/starter/solenoid life and fouled spark plugs. We have been making and selling a version of this starting circuit upgrade for the Cagiva Elefant and the Ducati E900 since 2002. We now market the kit for all the big twin motorcycles as the MOTOLECTRIC HICAPHigh Capacity Oxygen Free Copper DC Distribution Circuit It is 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper from tip to tip and can effectively flow 140+ amperes of current for the relatively short times required to start a motorcycle (it will flow 70 amps all day long). We now make model specific kits for Ducati, BMW, Harley-Davidson, Aprilia, KTM and the Moto Guzzi V twin bikes. Please see our other listings for the other models. The HICAP offers many benefits; - improves your starting to about what it was when your bike was new - most bikes start in less than a second (assuming you have a decent battery and your starter isn't worn out) - enhances your pride of ownership in your classic motorcycle - the quick start eliminates that sinking feeling as the engine cranks over and over while you wonder if it will actually start this time - longer battery life - when your bike doesn't start quickly your battery has to flow current for 3-5-7+ seconds. SLI (starting, lights, ignition) 12 volt batteries as supplied for motorcycles are not designed for this type of extended current flow. This extended current discharge reduces the life span of your battery. Extended high current discharge cause the oxides in your battery to become soft. This action is cumulative (they get softer during each extended discharge) and the oxides do not "bounce back" (they don't harden back up between discharges). Depending on the type and age of the battery as little as 8-12 high discharge events can cause the oxides to soften enough to deteriorate (begin falling off the battery grids). Once this starts the battery degrades at an advanced rate. Our kit with its near instant starting will minimize the chance of this happening and allow for the longest life possible from your motorcycle battery. - overall better electrical system performance - the substantially larger negative lead stiffens the electrical system for much better current flow at all times, that means better battery charging and brighter lighting along with better performance from all parts of the electrical system (many riders report everything from better idling to better power) - virtually eliminates the chance of the aggravating "fused solenoid syndrome" - when current flows through the solenoid contacts for extended periods it can fuse the contacts together. If this happens your starter will crank the motor until you cut the power by removing a bttery connection. At that point the solenoid must be replaced before you can use the bike. This problem is more common than you would think. - maximizes the life of your starter - some big twin motorcycles are notorious for chewing through starter motors. By reducing your starting to the shortest time possible our HICAP can reduce the wear on your starter motor by up to 95%. Many replacement starter motors run $300-$500. - minimizes your impact on the environment - the proper disposal of lead acid and agm batteries (often classified as toxic waste) is an ongoing problem. By extending the life of your battery you reduce the number of batteries you use during the ownership of your bike. You save money and there are fewer batteries to dispose of: everybody wins. Our HICAP upgrade kit will restore your starter system to better than when your bike was new. The HICAP will pay for itself in reduced operating costs for your motorcycle. Our kit requires no cutting of any wires. It is built overspec so that it will deliver its superior performance for many many years. Normal BMW installation is to replace both the positive and the negative leads. We have photo install guides online. When your kit is shipped you receive an email with a link to our very comprehensive install guides. Our kit is *VERY* easy to install. If you can get the cover off the top of your Airhead you can install the kit. No highly technical expertise is required. Photos at the top and bottom of this listing 1) complete 2 lead HICAP kit for BMW R100 series bikes 2) cutaway of the type of high purity copper terminals we use and our technique of stripping our wire long and then forcing it into the closed ended terminals to maximize the area of contact between the strands and the copper terminal 3) cross section comparison of our product vs. OEM and alternate aftermarket solutions from auto parts stores------------1) OEM Ducati lead 2) OEM Triumph lead 3) cheapie Ducati M900 replacement kit for (supposedly) 1999 bike - based on our measurements it will not fit the bike (knockoff of our original kit for the E900 circa 2003) 4) chain autoparts store prebuilt 4 GA lead 5) small autoparts store prebuilt lead 4 GA lead6) marine grade bulk 4 GA ($5.69 per foot) 7) marine store prebuilt 4 GA lead and 8) the HICAP 1000+ strand 4 GA - all the other leads are substantially smaller actual gauge due to their low strand counts - low strand count = cheap wire---------------------4) graphic shows how low strand count wire as supplied in almost all OEM bike looms have large gaps that allow for corrosion along the length of the wire. Also note that the stands actually only touch on a small portion of their surface. High strand count wire as we use in our product effectively fills these gaps resulting in more actual copper conductor and much higher contact area to flow the needed current 5) an example of the type of hidden corrosion commonly found on starter circuits after only a few years We have sold these kits (configured for the Cagiva Elefant/Ducati E900) to riders in over 23 different countries around the world since 2002. You just will not believe how easily your bike can start! 1) we don't just give you a replacement lead, we give you a much larger lead for high current flow for a very long time. Kit includes 2 new starter circuit leads; 1 from the battery positive to the starter solenoid and a new return lead from the engine ground to the battery negative terminal 2) our circuits are made with 4 gauge 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper which is made up of 1050 individual strands of copper wire in a rope like configuration. Oxygen Free Copper is a special type of copper that has been smelted under much cleaner conditions than conventional commercial grade copper. The cleanliness required to minimize the amount of oxygen has the additional benefit of minimizing the amount of other impurities, resulting in a copper that resists corrosion and the attendant reduced current flow capability longer than other types of copper. That is why it is used extensively in the advanced robotics industry and other fields where a long service life and long term high performance are essential. Our high strand count and rope configuration are optimized to flow 12 volts and still be easy to install in tight turns. The high strand count also helps minimize the possibility of vibration developing microscopic fractures in the copper strands that can reduce current flow 3) our terminals are 100% electrolytic tough pitch copper. We supply our kits with a high grade silcone based dielectric grease that you use to coat the terminals to minimize (an monitor) any corrosion. The terminals are closed ended to create a circuit sealed against the environment. All terminal joints are double high pressure swaged to maximize surface contact and then reinforced with a layer of dual wall shrink tubing at the juncture. Then the entire electrical lead is 100% reinforced along its length with an added layer of very high quality shrink tubing which raises the termperature rating of our leads to + 125 C. All MOTOLECTRIC HICAP kits include;A) a strip of synthetic steel wool for polishing up all mating surfaces to a bright shine prior to installation,B) a quantity of very high quality silicone based dielectric grease to help maintain a top quality connectionC) a quantity of shrink tubing to allow you to blank off the OEM starter lead if neededD) tiewraps so you can do a clean tidy installation Special Shipping Note - all same transaction shipments are "combined". You only pay for the first unit and we pay for any additional kits on the same transaction. So if you have multiple bikes - if you buy a kit for each at the same time - you save. We have a few Ebay feedback comments from riders who have bought the HICAP kit below but you really should read our account feedback as it shows that regardless of the make of bike or the cost of the particular kit absolutely all the riders have been extremely pleased with their purchase and the resulting upgraded performance of their starting system; ~ fast delivery good deal~ excellent seller very good product~ received with thanks - highly recommended~ quality product. quick reasonable shipping.~ fast shipment, great product, great price, would highly recommend If there was a mil-spec for starter circuits it would be based on our product configuration. DEA-USA | Designed - Engineered - Assembled in the USA Shipped within 5 working days of payment.

Price: 85 USD

Location: San Anselmo, California

End Time: 2024-02-07T05:00:50.000Z

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