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11-28-2012, 08:43 AM
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Known New-Style Starter Switch Problem 2013 F800GS
This is not related to the starting issue thread, so I opened a new one for others to be aware of this:
I traded in my Sertao a month ago for a new 2013 F800GS (LOVE IT!), and I only got 800 miles on it. This morning was the second time I experienced this issue: I turned the key on and waited for the gauges cycle to finish, and hit the starter button: NOTHING. Not a click or a sound. Bike is in Neutral, and the side stand is up. I have the ADVMonster volt-meter installed so I can see 12.5VDC of power available. Tried a few more times until it finally clicked and as soon as the starter was running the bike started with no problems. This morning it was 35f, but last time it was in the 50's. Long story short - I called the dealer and they say it is a known issue with the new-style switch, where it is actually engaging the kill-switch at the same time you push the starter button. I just got my oil and filter to do my 600-mile service, but now I have to go to the dealer for them to change the switch anyway. Needless to say - this will be replaced at no cost. 
Avner screwed with this post 11-28-2012 at 11:34 AM |
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11-29-2012, 12:37 AM
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Funny how they know it ... and yet ...
Oh never mind it's not nice to rant....  Thanks for passing that on, glad you were not 500 miles into a RTW trip! |
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11-29-2012, 03:05 AM
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Known issues you say....quelle surprise!!
It's a German bike. It isn't an issue, it's a character trait.
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11-29-2012, 04:32 AM
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The starter button is made in Germany, and the kill switch is made in various other member nations of the Euro community: France, Greece, Ireland, and Spain Hence the conflict. Rumor has it that the new Motorrad assistence line will actually ring directly into the UN building. 
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11-30-2012, 05:36 AM
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11-30-2012, 09:08 AM
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Interesting thread twist...:-)
I'm glad nobody else is experiencing this so far. Yesterday it was 28f when I left for work + I had a few more appointments during the day, and I never had a miss-fire on the starter button. I decided not to bring it in unless I have to. I'll do my own service this weekend and check the switch while at it, but that's it for now. 
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11-30-2012, 09:45 AM
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I noticed it froze the nuts off your camel.
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11-30-2012, 11:32 AM
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11-30-2012, 12:11 PM
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This is good to know. Guess I have to have my dealer look at this and the traction control issue.
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11-30-2012, 01:25 PM
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Even if it's under warranty, skip the nut check.
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