R1150 GS IGNITION SWITCH

[WrongWayAround]

Hi All,

Anyone recommend a replacement ignition switch for an R1150 GS? Any generic ones that will fit or can be made to fit that anyone knows of?

Kind Regards
Rhys

 

[NeilDD]

Electrical problems or mechanical problems?

The switch in the base of the ign switch is replaceable. Part # 61 32 2 306 743

 

[WrongWayAround]

Yes, thats the part I need but it is not available anywhere so was wondering if there is an alternative?

 

[NeilDD]

Yes, thats the part I need but it is not available anywhere so was wondering if there is an alternative?

Whereabouts in the UK are you?
It's possible to repair the original switch mech. What usually happens is that the cable flexes due to the excessive cable ties used by BMW. @Steptoe recommends cutting the cable ties around the headstock, to allow cable movement

 

[Neil W]

Yes, thats the part I need but it is not available anywhere so was wondering if there is an alternative?

Here you go :-
Checked on the availability of the ignition switch (electrical part that plugs into the switch) part nos 61322306103 and it's three superseded replacement parts have been discontinued ,however, on checking up it turns out the part for the k1200 series (part nos 31322305742) is a direct fit with the exception of the cable being 80cms rather than the originals 40cms long.

Got the part from my local BMW dealer and it was cheaper by £5 than two large well known BMW parts specialists and it took all of 15 minutes to fit , hopefully no more embarrassing incidents and full service will be resumed . I had stripped the old switch down and the springs were definitely weak so I put in a set out of a similar switch I had spare in the garage (VW Golf Mk2 ) and the switch was working but why take the risk (it will be kept as a spare)

This part is also shown as no longer available BUT if you pay in advance they are still floating about in the BMW parts system

 

[WrongWayAround]

Brilliant - thanks Neil! Thats what I was hoping for!