Totally flat...

[The Machine Cat]

nadeem, when did they update your bike software for the last time ?

 

[nadeem]

beginning of december....

 

[GSmonkey]

The new R1200GS Adv has an onboard charger

....I think the word you're looking for is alternator

 

[chasr]

With all these stories of batteries going flat after just one week. I can't help wondering if they were fully charged in the first place. Even with a bike that's used regularly, there's no reliable way of checking the battery state. Although I leave my bike on trickle charge, I have left it unconnected & unridden for a few weeks; the bike started first time.

Just a thought.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

The new R1200GS Adv has an onboard charger, BMW supply a country specific mains lead that plugs into an outlet on the bike.

It seems they're addressing the problem on the latest models

You are kidding........ aren't you ?

If true that seems like a very arse about face way of adressing the problem.

Andres

 

[GSmonkey]

You are kidding........ aren't you ?

If true that seems like a very arse about face way of adressing the problem.

Andres

....I should hope so. With the extra weight / volume of a charger you could fit a decent sized battery in.

HOWEVER, to put all this in to context, all the ricerockets are suffering similar problems if you scan through some other bike forums. I don't think its a sole BMW problem. Save weight save money....thats what sells.

 

[themadprofessor]

Well - My 1200GS battery has never gone flat (X Fingers) despite it having been left several times recently for up to three weeks at a time when I was in hospital, or not allowed to drive/ride. It might have been slightly sluggish but it started every time. The last time I rode the bike was last Saturday. I now cannot ride until next Wednesday. It is not on a charger. I will tell you how I get on.

Chris

 

[ianf]

The new R1200GS Adv has an onboard charger, BMW supply a country specific mains lead that plugs into an outlet on the bike.

It seems they're addressing the problem on the latest models

That's not going to be terribly safe to use in the rain is it? - farting about with a kettle lead if it starts to piss down while it's on charge.

 

[nadeem]

Now you all know Kev's need to take the piss, yet you are taking it seriously...

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Now you all know Kev's need to take the piss, yet you are taking it seriously...

Hook, line and sinker

Andres

 

['Ol Headbanger]

Went out on my 12 today after 4 weeks laid up. Started first turn over, no probs. Don't have an Optimate or similar.

Mind you mine is blue. I understand the yellow ones are pretty crap

 

[GSmonkey]

[QUOTE='Ol Headbanger]Mind you mine is blue. [/QUOTE].....ah well, only has to turn over the low power engine

 

[birdseye]

Rumour has it that on the 1200 adv they have gone really rufty tufty and fitted a kickstart. Latest German invention.

 

[Deleted account W]

Hook, line and sinker

Andres

 

[Mouse]

Had my first flat battery incident over the weekend. I left the headlight on (without engine running) for 15-20 minutes while I erected my tent. When I turned the bike off the headlight was still looking healthy, but in the morning battery was too flat to turn the starter,

Got a jump start from a car and everything has been fine since.

Makes me wonder if the battery capacity isn't a bit marginal, as has been suggested.

Assuming the headlamp takes 5 amps, I shouldn't have taken more than about 2 AH from the allegedly 14AH battery. It was a cold night though.

 

[birdseye]

What you need is a heated garage. These GS's arent meant to stay out overnight - not built for that sort of abuse!

 

[marcus]

My 54 used suffered quite badly from this last winter but now starts if left. Always sounds lethargic.

The RSV can be left for 5 weeks and will start up first time

So much for German v Italian (2)

 

[tricky dicky]

The last six weeks have seen me on the bike twice, with three weeks between rides, bike has started first time. When I first picked it up (September 2004) I experienced a flat battery, but that was because I had inadvertantly left the parking light on.

Rich

 

[nadeem]

well according to prestige today, the recall letter is for the battery software update...so booked in for the 25th to get it done.

 

[Gonzo]

First ride in 5 weeks after sitting in the garage, alarmed. Started first time, more or less.