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by Mike.Craft
Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:37 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Gel Battery will not start when engine hot
Replies: 6
Views: 1889

Re: Gel Battery will not start when engine hot

Thanks Mogu83,

I will give that a try and let you know what happens.

Regards,
Mike
by Mike.Craft
Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:28 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Gel Battery will not start when engine hot
Replies: 6
Views: 1889

Gel Battery will not start when engine hot

Hi Guys, I would appreciate your help with this one and to know if anyone else has had the same problem. I have a BMW R1200RT with a genuine BMW gel battery. The bike starts fine when it has been parked for a while or overnight, but once I have been riding for a while and the bike has warmed up, the...
by Mike.Craft
Thu Jul 27, 2006 2:36 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Intermittant Rear Brake Switch
Replies: 2
Views: 1122

Intermittant Rear Brake Switch

Thanks for the info. I have found the solution to the problem, partly from your advice and also partly from the manual:- If you read the part in the manual about the brake switches, it says that there is no adjustment possible for the switch and it needs to be replaced. However, if you read the part...
by Mike.Craft
Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:20 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Intermittant Rear Brake Switch
Replies: 2
Views: 1122

Intermittant Rear Brake Switch

I have noticed that my rear brake light flashes on and off intermittantly as I am riding my R1100RT. On examining the rear brake pedal, there appears to be some play in the pedal linkage before it operates the brake piston and this is enough to allow the switch to make and break as I ride over bumps...