Throttle position sensor

[malcolmkaty]

Help I have just fitted a cover to protect the sensor but when the two screws where out the sensor it did get turned a bit but the sensor did not get removed ,i have not started the bike yet as the tank is off while i get the plastics painted ,looking in the haynes manual it reads if you disturb it it needs resetting by bmw ,is this the case ,as with the abs bleeding you can do it yourself
Malc

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

Only way I can think of to do it yourself is with a gs911. If it only moved a tiny bit though you can try this:

Unplug the battery for 15 mins, this makes the ECU forget the adaptive settings.
Put battery back in, switch ignition on, turn throttle fully and back slowly 3 times, switch ignition off. After that try it as per normal and see if it is OK.

If it has moved beyond the limits though you will have to get it positioned again by either a dealer or a 911.

 

[Bendy toy]

The sensor will move a little but the bolts will put it back into alignment. Do the TPS relearn procedure to set it correct again.

 

[Magwych]

Fear not, Malcolm. Unlike the previous oilheads, the 1200 does not have any adjustments for the throttle position sensor. All you will need to do, if anything at all, is as Mark_GSA suggests: Disconnect battery for a few minutes, reconnect, turn ignition on but do nit start, then slowly open and close the throttle fully 3 times. Turn ignition off, back on and start the bike. Job done. No special tools, computers or practisers of the Dark Arts required.