Coil question?

newman7096

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• Jun 1, 2017

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Bmw 1200 RT developed spluttering below 3000 rpm especially when riding slowly i.e. Filtering. I strongly suspect it's one of the stick coil. The bike is booked in to on the 12th June to have fuel strip replaced.

1st question, will I cause any damage to the bike by continuing to use it until 12th?

2nd question, is it best to replace could as a pair?

Thank you that is all

 

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• Jun 1, 2017

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i would say yes its ok to ride....if you know which coil it is then replace just the one...there about £90 each...
i had same issues and replaced all 4....if ones gone then it wont be long before another one goes....my gs done 50,000 miles on original set...

 

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Bikes done 42000 miles. As long as I can still use it for work. I noticed after cleaning the down pipes one is blue and purple and the other a mild bronze brown. One is significantly hotter than the other.

 

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• Jun 2, 2017

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I'd be very careful carrying on using it. Especially if the coil has been "dodgy" for a while. I've seen many many coils burn out and melt the wiring that connects to the coil. And it's fairly common because BMW sell a section of wiring and connector to repair it.