My 1200GSA Starts on its own

[EasySushi]

Has anybody had any problems with there bike starting on its own.

This morning went out no problem, on returning I put key in and turned on the ignition at that point the bike started up on its own the the starter motor contiued untill I gave it a small rev. Now this problem is always there

Any Idea's


Cheers


Ty

 

[Wizard]

It's a "feature". The wee switch loom at the bottom of the ignition barrel gets damaged. Your dealer should have one in stock, and it should be a warranty repair if the bike's under two years. May even get it as a goodwill repair if out of warranty, so be very nice to the staff

 

[bodisback]

Has anybody had any problems with there bike starting on its own.

This morning went out no problem, on returning I put key in and turned on the ignition at that point the bike started up on its own the the starter motor contiued untill I gave it a small rev. Now this problem is always there

Any Idea's


Cheers


Ty

Don't knock it if you read this forum most don't start. (I'll presume this is hyperbole - Dahoum)

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Give the switch a good spray of WD40, that should help until you can get it looked at.

 

[Den]

A good friend of mine, .....................just in case.

We 1200 riders dont need reassurances like that in a technical forum Den - but thanks for the thought Dahoum

I hope this reassures owners.

 

[bodisback]

Don't knock it if you read this forum most don't start. (I'll presume this is hyperbole - Dahoum)

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Give the switch a good spray of WD40, that should help until you can get it looked at.

yup sure is ?

 

[Bear]

I have recollections of this topic being discussed before (admittedly some time ago). Last time I saw this was on a dealer demonstrator of all things.

 

[Nordkapper]

Has anybody had any problems with there bike starting on its own.

This morning went out no problem, on returning I put key in and turned on the ignition at that point the bike started up on its own the the starter motor contiued untill I gave it a small rev. Now this problem is always there

Any Idea's


Cheers


Ty

Hi All,

I am now having this problem after heavy rain in Romania.

Does anyone know if the starter switch can be stripped and sprayed with WD40 in order to resolve this? I think it is the starter switch rather than the ignition switch causing the problem i.e. it is corroded inside.

Cheers Nordkapper

 

[EasySushi]

Hi All,

I am now having this problem after heavy rain in Romania.

Does anyone know if the starter switch can be stripped and sprayed with WD40 in order to resolve this? I think it is the starter switch rather than the ignition switch causing the problem i.e. it is corroded inside.

Cheers Nordkapper

Hi Mate,

Yes strip it down and spray away. Did exactly that not had a problem since.

Cheers

Ty

 

[Nordkapper]

Hi Mate,

Yes strip it down and spray away. Did exactly that not had a problem since.

Cheers

Ty

Excellent, just the answer I needed. Will do.

Thanks.

Cheers Nordkapper