1200gs gear display /start problem

[gspizza]

1200gs gear display /start problem

Hi guys,
just a wee groan!
Ive had 4400 very happy kilometers with my new 1200 gs
I have a Problem that has just developed;
1st / Neut./2nd gear -appear blank on speedo computer thingy display panel ,
and even though Iam in neutral my bike thinks side stand is down and wont start with out pulling clutch in
However in 3rd gear + everything is hunky dory and gear selection is displayed ok
Phoned the good service people and they think its a only a faulty switch and they will fix this week
anyone else noticed this problem, or have an opinion

 

[bustupbiker]

I used to loose the display now and again told the service guy @ my 12000
and he gave the switch a spray with WD40 all now ok. I did however pull the cover off at home clean it up proper like and spray it with switch cleaner, let it dry off and did it again with ACF-50. good ole nippy.

 

[gspizza]

Thanks bustupbiker I will give your suggestion a try tomorrow,
My main fear is if any other electrical problems happen on the motorway on my journey to the service centre.

 

[nick]

Mine does it after getting wet (fording in particular).

It dries out again after a few days and works perfectly again.

 

[Speedy23]

1200gs gear display /start problem

Hi guys,
just a wee groan!
Ive had 4400 very happy kilometers with my new 1200 gs
I have a Problem that has just developed;
1st / Neut./2nd gear -appear blank on speedo computer thingy display panel ,
and even though Iam in neutral my bike thinks side stand is down and wont start with out pulling clutch in
However in 3rd gear + everything is hunky dory and gear selection is displayed ok
Phoned the good service people and they think its a only a faulty switch and they will fix this week
anyone else noticed this problem, or have an opinion

If it's a new bike then why not let the dealer fix it - this is a well documented fault.

 

[Ken H.]

The switch assembly is suppose to be water resistant, but clearly some of them aren't. It's a warranty item, let the dealer replace it.

 

[Popski]

Mine's the same - done 5K miles. Until it warms up some mornings I can't get an indication on the console and sometimes it's hard to knock it into first. Just have to boot her harder. Not what you'd expect of a GBP12k bike really!!

 

[cookie]

Mine's the same - done 5K miles. Until it warms up some mornings I can't get an indication on the console and sometimes it's hard to knock it into first. Just have to boot her harder. Not what you'd expect of a GBP12k bike really!!

try letting the clutch out slightly as you move the gear lever. helps align the gear dogs.