STARTING PROBLEMS 1150gs.
4 July 2009 - 6:42pm
I have a 2003 twinspark 1150gs with 78000 km on the clock. I recently moved down to Mosselbay from the Transvaal. Since being here the bike has difficulty in starting when cold, otherwise it's fine. It only starts with the fourth or fifth time pressing the starter button and only if the fast idle is not activated. I never had this problem while staying in the Transvaal even on bitter cold mornings.
BMW in George told me that there can be something wrong with the brushes on the starter motor as it uses to much current and less go to the engin electronics.
Can this be ??
Please Help !!
6 July 2009 - 8:13am
#1
I'm no expert, but why would
I'm no expert, but why would it start on the 3 or forth try if its using to much current. Surely your battery is getting more and more depleted with every attempt to start the bike. It does not mean that you do not have to replace the brushes on the starter, I just think its not the only problem. My 2 cents.
Lets Ride!!!
6 July 2009 - 6:24pm
#2
When was your bike last
When was your bike last serviced? Did yoy ride the bike down?
How about: Fuel filter, airfilter, lambda sensor, cold start sensor, plugs, valve settings?
Anyway, welcome to the Western Cape.
Ignore opinions, heed facts.
Bum in the saddle.
6 July 2009 - 7:29pm
#3
I can sort the problem but i
I can sort the problem but i will need the bike.
6 July 2009 - 7:51pm
#4
Alf, i would love to hear
Alf, i would love to hear what your thoughts are, as i of late am experiencing similar on cold mornings. Optimate say's battery is fine.Next service due in 1200km.s
7 July 2009 - 8:06am
#5
Does she sleep outside?
Does she sleep outside?
7 July 2009 - 8:23am
#6
Morning,
nope inside the
Morning,
nope inside the garage on carpet, with Optimate on.
7 July 2009 - 5:16pm
#7
Who did the last service ?
Who did the last service ? and was there a issue with noisy valve clearance?
7 July 2009 - 5:37pm
#8
Strange,the 1150GS is not
Strange,the 1150GS is not suppose to give any trouble at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The ride is the destination.
7 July 2009 - 5:39pm
#9
last service according
last service according booklet was Hamman motorrad. I am not aware of any issues, but i am the second owner and purchased after the last service.
8 July 2009 - 12:14pm
#10
Thankyou for welcoming
Thankyou for welcoming me.
No, I brought the beemer down on a trailer. The bike was serviced by BMW about 8000 km ago.
Maybe it's only something small.
8 July 2009 - 12:23pm
#11
I agree, for 68000 km's I
I agree, for 68000 km's I had no trouble with the bike. It must be something small that's wrong.
8 July 2009 - 12:30pm
#12
Hi Alf, where are you
Hi Alf, where are you situated ? What do you think is the the problem ? Maybe you can give me an idea where I can start looking.
Cheers Jaco
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