N4JORY
Registered user
Hi Guys,
I have not long bought a second hand r1200GS. It was a good price but had no paper work. I am in the process of fully servicing to make sure all is well. I've not taken it on any proper runs yet since its has not been running so well.
Over the weekend I replaced the alternator belt and started it once complete to ensure all was well. Great.
The next day I simply put the engine bars back on ready for today. So, all prepped ready for a ride, the engine did not start but clicks instead. There is an engine warning light lit so need to find out what is happening.
The battery has been charged this afternoon with the charger going full cycled back to trickle.
On a car I would say its the solenoid but an additional issue on the bike is that dip beam is not lit. The main beam works but the running / dip beam does not. Could this be a fuse? Is there a 'running' circuit that could have a problem now? Could I have touched something to cause this?
A short video is attached.
Kindest regards,
Nicholas
From what I have read it sounds like its the battery... but with the light not working....?
With no paperwork I have no idea of the age of the battery so probably worth it for peace of mind. I'm planning longer adventures so don't want to leave things to chance.
I have not long bought a second hand r1200GS. It was a good price but had no paper work. I am in the process of fully servicing to make sure all is well. I've not taken it on any proper runs yet since its has not been running so well.
Over the weekend I replaced the alternator belt and started it once complete to ensure all was well. Great.
The next day I simply put the engine bars back on ready for today. So, all prepped ready for a ride, the engine did not start but clicks instead. There is an engine warning light lit so need to find out what is happening.
The battery has been charged this afternoon with the charger going full cycled back to trickle.
On a car I would say its the solenoid but an additional issue on the bike is that dip beam is not lit. The main beam works but the running / dip beam does not. Could this be a fuse? Is there a 'running' circuit that could have a problem now? Could I have touched something to cause this?
A short video is attached.
Kindest regards,
Nicholas
From what I have read it sounds like its the battery... but with the light not working....?
With no paperwork I have no idea of the age of the battery so probably worth it for peace of mind. I'm planning longer adventures so don't want to leave things to chance.