EWS Warning Light Question

[h0wz3r]

Having seen my bike started up for the first time today, a 54 reg R1200GS, I noticed the start up sequence included a brief flash of the EWS! on the LCD display.

The bike started up without a problem but having read a lot about the antenna ring failure relating to the EWS warning, I wanted to know if it's normal for this message to flash briefly when turning the ignition on?

As I only get 1 month's parts and labour warranty with the bike I want to make sure nothing's either on its way out or already has a fault.

The bike has just had a new battery fitted and has only been started a couple of times during its time in the workshop for servicing with the new battery fitted.

Can someone confirm that this brief 'warning' is normal? The message disappears just as quickly once the computer has done its self-start checks and I go to start the engine.

 

[Dahoum]

RTFM page 64

 

[h0wz3r]

RTFM page 64

I would except I don't have the manual yet! I don't pick up the bike until next Tuesday and there's the balance to pay before then.

Obviously the seller won't give me any documentation or manuals until I've paid up!

 

[Dahoum]

Can someone confirm that this brief 'warning' is normal?

Oh alright then ... yes

 

[Wapping]

Obviously the seller won't give me any documentation or manuals until I've paid up!

Obviously, you need to look for one.

Google: BMWmotorrad International

Select Denmark from dropdown list

Select Service

Select Downloadeee manualler (or summat like that)

Select Manual for the GS1200 / 1200GSA

Read while you wait.


PS No, I do not know why the UK BuMW site does not have a similar function... nor why only the current year's bikes' manuals are offered.

 

[h0wz3r]

Thanks to both of you. Found the relevant section in the manual

 

[Wapping]

Thanks to both of you. Found the relevant section in the manual

Always a pleasure to help.

 

[1Rider]

UK

Obviously, you need to look for one.

Google: BMWmotorrad International

Select Denmark from dropdown list

Select Service

Select Downloadeee manualler (or summat like that)

Select Manual for the GS1200 / 1200GSA

Read while you wait.


PS No, I do not know why the UK BuMW site does not have a similar function... nor why only the current year's bikes' manuals are offered.

So anyone? Denmark has, Norway has... both in English - and yes our native language