My new 1200

[evenflow]

Hi, sold my 1150 and got a 1200gs. (07 spec)
Just a couple of dumb questions:-
1. How accurate is the bloody fuel gauge. Went out yesterday and did about120miles and from a full tank I've got two bars showing on the gauge?
2. ABS, was switching it off and back on again using the instructions from the manual. There dosnt seem to be any clear indication if its on off when you switch the igniton on. At the mo I dont know if its on or off.
Suppose I'll learn with time?
Otherwise...good stuff!

 

[birdseye]

The fuel guage isnt linear, so you have to learn what 2 bars on your particular bike means.

ABS? I never switched it off, but my guess would be that the default setting is ON and every time you start up it goes to that setting. Maybe someone will now come along and tell me that I'm talking rubbish.

For no reason other than I fancied using this one

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

You could always try grabbing a big handful and seeing what happens































Andres

 

[PhilM]

Fuel gauge is crap but after a while you can get a resonable idea with the trip.

ABS operates every time you turn on the ignition, when it's off you get a warning symbol (I think)

 

[theaaman]

Hi
The fuel guage range feature is, to say the least, fairly wide of the mark. A lot depends on your riding style.
I have had the range reported as 212 miles on refuel, but tell me that I had no fuel left after 166 miles on the trip. The bike covered 215 miles before I refuelled when it took 19 litres so it was nearly empty.
Yesterday was a slight improvement as the range said no fuel left at 190 miles and I refulled at 195 and only got 16.75 litres in.
I got my bike in Dec 06 and the manual that came with it is dated 08.2005 and is issue 3.
Consequently there is no text that covers the new OBC functions as it only refers to the old display window.
Similarly the ABS section refers to the old servo type and does not cover the new system.
It states that to switch off the ABS you should hold in the ABS button before and during switching on the ignition. The ABS light should remain lit to indicate that the ABS is disabled. As stated earlier this will reset the next time you switch off and switch on normally.
Incidentally I asked BMW UK if the manual I had had been updated but was told that I had the latest version.
By the way, have you worked out yet that the trips are now viewed and set via the button next to the alarm indicator lamp and the clock is now set via the info button on the handlebars. It took me a while to find this out as very few dealer staff were aware of this.
cheers
Ian

 

[Janie]

i never take any notice of the fuel gauge...............just reset the trip everytime u fill it up and every 170/180 odd stop for fuel.........easy...
as for the abs.............everytime you restart the bike it on.....

 

[ScottyKM]

If I recall when you switch off the ABS by holding the button in while switching on (and hold for 4 sec) the ABS light will flash all the while its off, done that a few times while off road on the gsa,

Then switch the bike off, when you switch it back on again the ABS is back to normal

 

[Rocket]

On 07 models ABS is off when the brake warning light is on permanantly. You can switch the ABS on/off when you are stationary either with the engine running or just ignition on. Hold the button for a few seconds and the brake warning light stays on solid=ABS deactivated. Reactivate by holding button again until light flashes or goes off. You can't seem to switch it whilst on the move though.

Rocket

 

[(RIP) Sugar Ray]

When I saw the title, I expected at least a few shots of your bike at Kielder in the sunshine.

Shame on you Ian

Charles

 

[Patventure]

Fuel gauges

It seems to me that the Health and Safety brigade and/or the litigation departments have got their teeth into fuel gauges. They are always so pesimistic as to render themselves useless, probably in case someone runs out of fuel and gets eaten by wolves.

I guess that as we get to know our bikes, we can reasonably guess what to expect per tankful. So the gauge is just a pain in the backside.

I had a 2001 ZX-6r with a mechanical fuel tap. The location of the tap, under the seat, was a pain/hazard until I got used to it, but at least I knew there was definitely 5 litres in the tank and I was then able to make a grown up decision about how much further I could/should go. I always remembered to reset it when filling up again though, which was important.

I guess I'm a bit of a luddite and prefer the mechanical to the electrical.

Patrick.

 

[The White Rabbit]

Just dont do what I did and got rightfully flamed for and thats forgetting the fuel guage cant be relied on and running out. Doh! And flattening the battery not believeing I had run out. Double doh! Its worth noting that putting a gallon can in doesnt always show on the gauge either, or so i found. So if you do that a couple of times, cant remember how far you've been and have no idea how much youve got, youll find yourself stuck up a lane. Like what I did saturday.

 

[evenflow]

Oh Dear, I'm going to france on it! Better not ride on a Sunday then!

 

[Dahoum]

the fuel guage is not a pretty sight at the best of times, but I have always fount the final countdown to be fairly accurate - ie if it says 50 miles to empty when the light comes on that's about as far as i would ride before filling up.

On the abs - RTFM pages 86 to 90

At the mo I dont know if its on or off.
Suppose I'll learn with time?

I recon you will

 

[LiquidLAN]

You could always try grabbing a big handful and seeing what happens

funny I was thinking the same thing