http://www.ukgser.com/forums Welcome to the UKGSer community. We are the largest GS community in the world. en Thu, 17 May 2012 00:35:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ukgser.com/forums http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302632&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:47:48 GMT I have had a situation twice recently that i have gone to start the bike only to find that the battery was flat. First time was about 12 days ago (had last used the bike about four days previous ) and went to start her but the battery was flat. Called BMW assist. In the time that it took their... I have had a situation twice recently that i have gone to start the bike only to find that the battery was flat.
First time was about 12 days ago (had last used the bike about four days previous ) and went to start her but the battery was flat. Called BMW assist. In the time that it took their chap to come out ( 50 mins ) the optimate had put enough charge in the battery to start the bike. The tech chap checked the battery and was given a reading of immediate charging required. He also checked to see if there was any current draw on the bike but found nothing. The only thing i have connected is the power feed for the Garmin into the standard aux power outlet on the bike. Although the power feed was plugged into the outlet the Garmin unit was not plugged in. The tech guy did check that even with the Garmin plugged in the power outlet closed down after the ignition was switched off.
He concluded that it was most likely a faulty battery which was replaced.
Today i went out to start the bike and again a flat battery. Again the last time the bike was used was last Saturday. Once more the only thing plugged in was the power outlet for the Sat Nav and again this unit was not connected. BMW assist came out. Different tech guy but i explained what had happened before. This chap did the same tests with the same results ie battery required charging however no draw off the bike even with Garmin plugged in and ignition off ( as before power outlet switches off 30 seconds or so after ignition is switched off ).
I think it is reasonable to assume that although we changed the last battery the problem does not lie here.
I am using an optimate 4 ( canbus approved ). The bike is a 2010 GS that up till now has been reliable.
I have the battery on charge at the moment. Once charged i will leave it for a couple of days without the power outlet plugged and see what happens. If she starts i will try plugging in the outlet ( obviously without the connecting the Garmin ) leave for a few days and see if she starts. Although the tests on both occasions did not show up any current draw from the outlet all this really started since i connected the power outlet to aux feed.
I long thread ( sorry guys). Anybody had anything similar happen to then ? Or any ideas as to what could be the problem ?

Just to add that on both occasions the bike had not been left charging on the optimate.
Thanks in advance Dario:D. ]]> 1200 GS Dario http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302632 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302631&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:23:17 GMT I'm looking for a pair if anyone has a set. ]]> Ireland Smelly Old Boots http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302631 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302624&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 21:13:49 GMT Hi all I am new on here i was looking at buying a 2004 GSA 56 THOU on the clock bike in ok condition reasoanbily priced but there is a ticking from engine that climbs with the revs. apart from this the bike rides well every thing working as should just this dam ticking it this normal with the... Hi all

I am new on here i was looking at buying a 2004 GSA 56 THOU on the clock
bike in ok condition reasoanbily priced but there is a ticking from engine
that climbs with the revs.

apart from this the bike rides well every thing working as should
just this dam ticking it this normal with the boxer engine with 56000 miles on it


thank in advance

davy ]]> David Morton http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302624 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302621&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 20:56:22 GMT My bike can't start our start sometimes,After 2 weeks in Mick Kendrick Independent BMW specialist Sunderland bike still not start(but I have to pay 180f) now BMW Coopers Sunderland service said is unknown issue and have to bring same bike to workshop to try swap injector housing but why I need replace injector housing with cost 511 Pounds if my by just injector? so I ask that and answer from BMW is because main BMW service recommitted that ??? wtf?? how thy know what need to be replace if that is unknown issue. ??

Maybe I'm wrong ?

Now about the fees

Diagnostic fee is per hours our till find out what wrong? Because I already pay 70 pound and gay said to me he need more time and that will cost another 70 pound ?? Is that normal? ]]> Tranctek http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302621 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302620&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 20:52:14 GMT Am I correct in thinking that if we're looking for accommodation for two couples each night at the beginning of July we'd probably be better off planning the trip and booking the accommodation before we go rather than playing it by ear when we got there?

I'd prefer to do the latter but we struggled to find accommodation some nights in New Zealand a few years ago when we were doing just that and I suspect (but don't know) that there is less accommodation available in Iceland than NZ.

Thanks.

Kevin ]]> Scandanavia and Iceland KevinW http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302620 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302619&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 20:50:16 GMT Replaced the battery about six months ago and since then the bike has started on the first turn every time - even in the colder times. Last couple of days it has taken a couple of attempts before catching. Early indications? Chips Replaced the battery about six months ago and since then the bike has started on the first turn every time - even in the colder times. Last couple of days it has taken a couple of attempts before catching. Early indications?

Chips ]]> 1200 GS chipsonfriday http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302619 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302614&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:54:14 GMT Excellent service from these guys today. My Starcom packed up for some reason and I happened to be in the area and Matt sorted me out on the spot. Excellent service from these guys today. My Starcom packed up for some reason and I happened to be in the area and Matt sorted me out on the spot. ]]> Bike Communications NLC http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302614 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302611&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:37:22 GMT Hi all ARDcases are making their debut at the BMF this weekend !! I will be on stand 50 in the indoor trade hall (cow shed). Please come and have a chat ,fiddle (with the ARDcases)Everybody welcome .It would be nice to put a few faces to names!! Cheers Roger Hi all
ARDcases are making their debut at the BMF this weekend !! I will be on stand 50 in the indoor trade hall (cow shed). Please come and have a chat ,fiddle (with the ARDcases)Everybody welcome .It would be nice to put a few faces to names!!
Cheers Roger ]]> Vendors redcap http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302611 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302610&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:36:53 GMT Doing the Black forest down to Fribourg and then onto route Le Valais heading down towards Bex. Looking for good accommodation on this route. Any Ideas??:beerjug: Doing the Black forest down to Fribourg and then onto route Le Valais heading down towards Bex. Looking for good accommodation on this route. Any Ideas??:beerjug: ]]> Accommodation Kintessack GSr http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302610 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302609&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:21 GMT Hi all, i have been looking into a new adventure tent and have come up with the berghaus snowdonia 2 man tent or the Coleman phad x2. Basically i want a tent that i can carry around on my motorbike so weight isnt really an issue, plus a big enough porch for cooking/kit. I am sure this topic has... Hi all, i have been looking into a new adventure tent and have come up with the berghaus snowdonia 2 man tent or the Coleman phad x2.
Basically i want a tent that i can carry around on my motorbike so weight isnt really an issue, plus a big enough porch for cooking/kit.
I am sure this topic has been covered many times before but i cant find a good review about the berghaus snowdonia.
james ]]> Equipment anglian001 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302609 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302605&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:08:36 GMT has anyone had any dealings with ian hornsby motorcycles in ashington????? some guy at work says he sevices the bmw bike......new one on me...and ive been thinking of fitting maxxis tyres on my gs next anyone got them on??? has anyone had any dealings with ian hornsby motorcycles in ashington?????
some guy at work says he sevices the bmw bike......new one on me...and ive been thinking of fitting maxxis tyres on my gs next anyone got them on??? ]]> 1200 GS sprintdevil http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302605 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302603&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:58:07 GMT please?? good pint needed too slainte please??

good pint needed too

slainte ]]> Ireland Hairnet600 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302603 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302601&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:41:27 GMT Any recommendations where to go and what price to pay - its a 19L?

Managed to get someone local interested (after a number of knock backs) but price was £350 :eek: (I have the decals to give them). It did include the cockpit fairing but still seemed very dear to me.

For that price I think I'd consider posting it off somewhere (unless thats the going rate), a recommendation would be good though.

Thanks ]]> Airheads kavb http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302601 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302600&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:26:17 GMT [font="Verdana"]
Hi there looking for some advice on my first tour of France on the gs1150 :bounce1
traveling with a work mate(gsa1200) taking the ferry from hull to zeebruge and thats where my woes start:pullface. My suggestion was to drive down the east side of France to south coast and nip across into andora for a spell:beerjug: we've got 14 days to play with so should a breeze.My mates suggestion was basically head for Limoges/angouleme day 1 :blast then Tarbes day 2 my concern is a) Paris ring road b) 461 miles first day!!!!!!!!!! its a bit much for a 46 year old gs1150 touring virgin:eek:

Any suggestions thoughts you guys have would be greatly appreciated:beerjug: just don't agree with my mate, and give me some help on suggested routes down the eastern side to convince him I'm / we are right!!!! all the best Jon ]]> France (other than Alps, Pyrenees) tweedy453 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302600 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302599&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:25:21 GMT See here http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302568 See here

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302568 ]]> Off Road Events Mike F http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302599