I have a 2005 R1200GS with approximately 2500 miles on the odo. Recently, after start-up, the engine has begun to rev between 3500-4000 rpm without any input (I've taken my right hand completely off the grip) from the throttle. If I shut the engine down for a few minutes the auto-revving goes away. I e-mailed BMW and the informed me to see a dealer. Unfortunately, I live in Moorpark, CA. (eastern Ventura county) the nearest dealer is in LA. They informed me they won't be able to perform a diagnostic until 12/10. Meanwhile, I have a new bike that I'm reluctant to ride. I believe that the problem is in the electronic engine management system and requires a software fix, but I'm hoping that you can assist.

Tim,

I have a 2004 1150 adventure and I removed the tank to hardwire some stuff. When I put the tank back on it has about 1/8 to 1/4 inch play in it even when the rubber grommets and the one bolt are in the right position and very snug. But for some reason the left side of the tank (if you are sitting on the bike) has a little play in the tank. Is this normal?

It seems like the rubber piece is too small to prevent the play.

I ran across the A&S web site, and am really impressed - I enjoy seeing technology put to good use.

I'm hoping you can give me a second opinion. I bought a new K1200GT this May from a dealer in Indianapolis, and rode it all summer. I have started to notice that the RPMs wander at idle (generally about 1200, with an occasional drop to 8-900, then it comes back up), and there is a slight occasional drop in power at a steady cruise (both with and without cruise control engaged - although it is difficult to distinguish from the cruise control throttle adjustments). It has been hard to start at least once.
Additionally, it seems to require more throttle to start from a dead stop when it is cold - I've killed it a couple times pulling into traffic. I'm no mechanic, but it seems as though it is having trouble with the air-fuel mix, or possibly fuel pump / injector issues. It seemed to get worse after the 6000 mile maintenance, when I had hoped it would be cleared up as a part of the standard checklist. I contacted the dealership, and was assured that nothing they did would have caused or worsened the issue, and was further told that this was a known defect in the engine management computer that BMW was working on a recall for, and that the same issue had already been resolved in the K1200RS. This seemed pretty suspicious to me, as my understanding is that the RS and GT are identical at that level, and I would think that any issue that had been solved in the RS could either immediately or with very little effort be used in the GT. I hate to think that the dealership is just telling me stories, and am hoping you can confirm the recall. If that isn't the case, I guess I'll try a different dealership for the 12000 mile this spring. I'm really hoping that it's just a simple adjustment. I'd bring it by in person, but it's a pretty long haul to California from Indiana. I'll definitely come by for a visit if I'm in the neighborhood, though.

I've currently got about 10,000 on the bike, and have always burned premium in it - although I've toured quite a bit, and could have easily gotten some less than ideal fuel somewhere.

I appreciate your insight.

Sorry for your inconvenience.
Thanks ,Tim

I am looking for a tire that will last at least 6K. Most of my riding is 80% touring dry weather, 20% sport.

I am looking at the following tires, do you have any recommendations:

Michelin Pilot Road
Michelin MACADAM 90 X or 100X
Dunlop D208

I haven't had much luck with Metzler tires.

Thanks in advance,

Thanks ,Tim

I want to convert my signal only lights - front and rear - to full-time 'on' running lights and signal light. Bike is BMW-Montauk 2004 with ABS, and I hear this mod can affect the ABS sensor. Will it - and if not, which units do I purchase?
Also, what brand and style lights do you recomend for extra driving or so called 'fog' lights? And where would you place them?

Thank you in advance...

At what point (after how many miles) can I convert from mineral oil to synthetic oil in my '04 R1150RT? 3,000? 6,000?

Thanks,

Although, with such high milage (I used to have Japanese's and at 34K miles, it is time to for a bike) I am wondering how involve it is to replace the clutch. I would like to do the work myself and I am familar with automotives and Japaneses motorcycles clutches. I have never done the BMW.

Should I take it to my local BMW dealer or can I do the job myself without any problem. Oh, I do have a maintaince manual on a CD. It doesn't tell how to take apart but does show the parts arrangment.

thanks,

Thanks ,Tim

Try keeping the oil level half way down the stick.
This can minimize the noise.

As the engine wears crankcase pressure increases which adds to the volume of air going through the breather.

Replace the breather or update it ,it is located under the top engine cover.

Thank ,Tim