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'04 1200gs electrical problems

Hi People, at the moment I'm riding around South America and carrying an increasing number of snags some of which will need a competent mechanic/workshop and others which might have a quick fix solution, these are as follows.

1. After refuelling to full when the "miles left" indication on the display was 40mls left and the "refuel" icon flashing, when switching the ignition back on, instead of the contents bar indicating full and the "refuel" icon stopping flashing, the display simply continued to run down until 0 was indicated and where it remains and if seeing were believing, the tank empty. I have tried disconnecting and reconnecting the battery but the problem still remains.

2. The right heated grip has stopped heating and at the moment it is bloody cold in the high Andes and I'm a wimp.

Any quick fix suggestions gratefully received as I would rather spend coupons on than pouring them into BMW's already over filled coffers. Ride safe.
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Hi.
1. It's possible that the fuel level sensor is stuck somehow.
The earlier GS's use a float sensor.
Try rocking the bike when it's half full of fuel to see if the float frees up.
Failing that give the pump/sensor connectors a good clean.
If no good you could remove the pump/sensor unit and have a check/clean ect.


2. Likely that the wiring on the actual grip itself has worn and broken.
The RH grip wears due to its throttle movement.
If you "peel" back the rubber grip from the LH side you will see the wiring connected to the silver heating element that is wrapped round the grip. This is the usual place it breaks.
Re-connect or solder if you can.

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Thanks Dave, tomorrow Arica and a couple of make and mend days so I'll give a go and a look see. Ride safe.
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