Help - have I messed up my new 1200GS?

[Greybeard]

Got my 1200GS in July - I used a more 'assertive' running in method than the manual said but the bike was still running smooth.

Because of holidays with the kids it just got its first (600 mile) service last week (no problems found).

Last weekend - a few days after the first service - a mate and I took our bikes over to France on a supervised advanced rider 'taster' course. Essentially it was an opportunity to improve cornering / overtaking skills on a mixture of roads (twisty and traffic free through to busy motorway). And go fast.

We had a good time - but since getting back the bike seems to be running a bit lumpy compared to before - especially at low revs. I confess - I revved the engine hard a few times during the weekend - to the point that the rev limiter cut in once or twice.

Have I knackered the engine? Should I get the dealer to check it out?

 

[nadeem]

Paul they all sound a bit lumpy till they get quite a few more miles on 'em...they get better after a few thousand miles...

 

[(RIP) Jamie]

Paul, "they all do that sir"

You'd be well advised to remember that phrase, it wont be deja vue

 

[retroman]

Revv the nuts off the twat, that's what you bought if for surely!!!!!

 

[Greybeard]

No way, it was the expandable topbox and touring cases that really attracted my attention for putting the shopping in...

BTW, I noticed that at motorway speeds the indicators don't stay active for more than about 12 flashes - but in town, they stay on pretty much all the time. I haven't checked the manual, but is this a design feature?

 

[kal]

From what i have noticed the indicators cancel after a set distance, seems to be around 200 yards

 

[Shep]

Hi greybeard,

I find that poor petrol quality gives a feeling of lumpyness. There have been a number of threads on the subject, try using the excellent search facilty.

The indicators seem to cancel after 200 yrds or 20sec whichever is the longest.

Shep

 

[Paul Wakefield]

There is a self cancelling feature on the indicators which is time/distance/speed related. Unless things have changed recently, it is not documented in the manual!

Might be worth balancing the throttle bodies (though normally a source of vibes rather than lumpiness).

Paul

 

[dirtydog]

You've probably done the bike a favour by giving it some grief!

I know with sports bikes they tend to end up with a little more power than bikes that have been meticulously 'run in' as per manual.

Just don't tell ya dealer that!

 

[Pukmeister]

Except for Triumph triples, whose small end bearings get worn excessively during the first 1000 miles if not run in properly. I've just finished rebuilding a T595 engine that threw a rod due to this.

 

[blackburnlee]

With almost 10k miles up mine's running better than ever. I do find that using OPTIMAX or similar 97 octane fuel does tend to help even if just a little. My advice is to just keep riding the thing. Unlike almost all jap machines they really do seem to "Develop" as the miles pile on. It's one of the things I like about the boxers.

 

[Greybeard]

Thanks for the reassurances. My previous experiences of BMWs (R80/7 and R1150R) have both indicated the brand is fairly bullet-proof. I look forward to an increasingly smooth bike over the coming months. (will also try some better petrol - the last few lots were from a French supermarket.)

 

[Den]

Paul they all sound a bit lumpy when they get quite a few kerbs on 'em...they get better after a few thousand quid...

fixed Naddy

 

[jkersh1]

My GS is too old for self-canceling, but my LT's signals cancel after 13 flashes once a certain speed threshold has been crossed. The result is the signal will flash continuously at a stop, but self-cancel at road speed. I believe the dealer may be able to set the count via the Moditec unit.

 

[Starman]

Hi,
yep indicators are selfcancelling above 30 kmh (I think) - but it isnt mentioned anywhere, however my dealer told me when I went for a test ride. Is a pretty good feature expect perhaps on leaving motorways where an extra 10 seconds or so wouldnt go amiss.

What also isnt mentioned is that if you press both turn indicators at the same time, it turns the hazards on automatically, better if you need to brake sharply, as easier than trying to press the actual hazard light button...

Martin
54 GS1200