A couple of things

[fimlimbimjim]

Hi, all
a couple of things I've noticed on my 1200GS

1: Occasionally the parking lights stay on . My dealer tells me I must have hit the left indicator switch while turning off the bike. This apparently turns on the parking lights (and flattens the battery if you don't notice). I am pretty sure I have touched nothing.

2: My engine appears to be connected to the throttle through a rubber band between 4500-5500 is there a hole in the torque or is it because I am over 20 stones

Has anyone else noticed this. Apart from that I am very pleased with my bike.

 

[Mouse]

There is a weak spot at about 5000 rpm, there is on every bike, because they have to meet noise limits measured at 5000 rpm. Some people say an aftermarket exhaust improves this, I just work round it

It's very easy to accidentally hit the indicator switch, especially if you're putting the steering lock on. I haven't noticed mine ever turning on the parking lights by itself ... that doesn't really help you

 

[Piggers]

4500-5500 RPM

Mine is an early 05 model and I haven't noticed a flat spot between 4500-5500 RPM, even riding two up, so not sure why you do, even at 20 stone !

Piggers

 

[MIKE R]

When I first got my 1200 the handlebars were in a position where the left indicator would catch on the tank on full lock and put the parking light on. Soon sorted when spotted.

Mike R

 

[skywalker]

Software update required.

 

[Engineer]

There is a weak spot at about 5000 rpm, there is on every bike, because they have to meet noise limits measured at 5000 rpm. Some people say an aftermarket exhaust improves this, I just work round it

It's very easy to accidentally hit the indicator switch, especially if you're putting the steering lock on. I haven't noticed mine ever turning on the parking lights by itself ... that doesn't really help you

No weak spot in my April 05 bike - maybe it only happens with the earlier bikes, could it be connected with that weird power valve thingy that was removed on the newer bikes?

 

[Dinger]

Mine has a flat spot at 5000rpm. Normally it's hardly noticable but if I'm doing just under 5000 and gun it for, say, an overtake it appears as a "hole". As quickly as I notice it it's gone and I'm away again, thinking "Did that just happen?".
If the flat spot is much worse than that it seems like there's a problem. Get the dealer to download the new fuelling software though, it may cure it.

(BTW I'm over 16st but I'm usually two-up.

 

[GSmonkey]

There is a slight flat spot, but made up for by the top end surge