Aftermarket starter just on the market

Given the increasing number of 1250 starter failures it will be interesting to see what sort of quality this aftermarket starter is.  Suzuki NZ want $1100 for a starter so this and the OEM one ex USA are much cheaper:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STARTER-MOTOR-TO-FIT-GSF1250-GSF-1250-BANDIT-NEW-PART-SUZUKI-RRP-43700-/111293341069

At least we are seeing aftermarket starters, radiators and fuel pumps available now!

I'd love to have a look inside because if its the same as the Suzuki crap its still no good.
Touch wood my second one (used) is about to clock up the same km as the original.

I have sent the seller a message to ask where the starters are made/build quality so will update you all on receipt of a reply.  I am off the England for a week in May and thinking of buying one as a spare.  Worst case I won't need it and will sell if to some other poor sod with starter failure.

The later ones seem to be OK although built the same.

The latest I have seen is 2010 so one hopes build quality improved.  The part numbers remain unchanged

Hadn't heard about failures with Bandit starter motors.

I'm buying some parts off a 2009 Suzuki Bandit that's being wrecked. Would it be a good idea to buy the Starter Motor just in case? I've emailed the guy for a price.

Also had no idea about aftermarket radiators so ran a search. Do you mean like this one?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aluminum-Replacement-Radiator-Cooler-FOR-SUZUKI-BANDIT-GSF1250S-GSF1250-07-13-/200968285408?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2ecaa4ace0

Wrecker wants $300 for the 2009 secondhand one and that's before delivery. The aftermarket one is going for about $180 delivered.

SolomonKane wrote:Hadn't heard about failures with Bandit starter motors.

I'm buying some parts off a 2009 Suzuki Bandit that's being wrecked. Would it be a good idea to buy the Starter Motor just in case? I've emailed the guy for a price.

Mine came off an 09 and was $120 a couple of years ago.
Its a 15 min job to swap. ooks a lot more complicated than it actualy is.

I wouldnt buy one "just in case". You'll have a crack sound for a while as you hit the starter then you'll think the battery is going. The crack is the magnets falling apart. I posted pics here at the time. If you need one you'll get one easily enough.

A sure way to have your starter never fail :  Have a back up on the shelf.   Like carrying a puncture repair kit with ya. You'll never need it until you leave it at home.   

For the noobs and those wondering what we're on about here's my pics and the whole thread
https://nswbandits.forumotion.net/t1600p30-starter-clunk#21258

SolomonKane wrote:Hadn't heard about failures with Bandit starter motors.

I'm buying some parts off a 2009 Suzuki Bandit that's being wrecked. Would it be a good idea to buy the Starter Motor just in case? I've emailed the guy for a price.

Yes, and if you don't need it I will buy it off you!

OK, the seller came back to me promptly and said:

Dear kewwig Hi I have done some research into this starter motor and the reason the OE type failed was down to the brush armature and the bonding for the magnets to the outer case. I have had these made taking all that into account. I am confident that the quality is good as the same company made the XL125V starter for me and I have had no issues with it. Also the manufacture is not in China as that is were the original were made not Japan! as you would think. Anything else you would like to know please ask. Regards Simon - mertabs

I have asked for more specifics on the bonding of the magnets and will advise.

kewwig wrote:

SolomonKane wrote:Hadn't heard about failures with Bandit starter motors.

I'm buying some parts off a 2009 Suzuki Bandit that's being wrecked. Would it be a good idea to buy the Starter Motor just in case? I've emailed the guy for a price.

Yes, and if you don't need it I will buy it off you!

Do you want me to buy it and send it to you mate?

He's asking $175.

If you do want it I'll cover the cost of getting it to me because it will all be part of one large package. All you need to do is pay for the shipping to NZ.

I'll PM this message as well.

SolomonKane wrote:

kewwig wrote:

SolomonKane wrote:Hadn't heard about failures with Bandit starter motors.

I'm buying some parts off a 2009 Suzuki Bandit that's being wrecked. Would it be a good idea to buy the Starter Motor just in case? I've emailed the guy for a price.

Yes, and if you don't need it I will buy it off you!

Do you want me to buy it and send it to you mate?

He's asking $175.

If you do want it I'll cover the cost of getting it to me because it will all be part of one large package. All you need to do is pay for the shipping to NZ.

I'll PM this message as well.

PM sent.  Having one in case saved me $1100 last time.  Second hand 1250 starters are rare here.

The aftermarket guy came back to me and said they are made in Italy.

Sent PM mate.

I've emailed him that you want the starter motor.

kewwig wrote:

SolomonKane wrote:

kewwig wrote:

SolomonKane wrote:Hadn't heard about failures with Bandit starter motors.

I'm buying some parts off a 2009 Suzuki Bandit that's being wrecked. Would it be a good idea to buy the Starter Motor just in case? I've emailed the guy for a price.

Yes, and if you don't need it I will buy it off you!

Do you want me to buy it and send it to you mate?

He's asking $175.

If you do want it I'll cover the cost of getting it to me because it will all be part of one large package. All you need to do is pay for the shipping to NZ.

I'll PM this message as well.

PM sent.  Having one in case saved me $1100 last time.  Second hand 1250 starters are rare here.

The aftermarket guy came back to me and said they are made in Italy.

Everything's being sent to me by courier on Monday. Soon as I have the starter motor I'll get a price for you on shipping to NZ.

Thanks mate.  PM'd you back a couple of minutes ago.