I have a 2017 GSA and recently had this intermittent (now constant) starting issue with the bike. I few months ago the bike would only start in N but the gear selector would indicate which gear I always was in. I thought maybe it was a side stand switch issue, but the position of the side stand did not impact the ability to start the bike. I took the switch apart at the left grip and cleaned it and the issue seemed to go away, until it didn't. Sometimes I can wiggle or cycle the clutch and while holding the starter switch the engine will fire up. On a longer trip the bike decided that i would act up 1,000 miles from home. Was not keen on taking the switch apart in the campground (my buddies would love to help me...with beer and photos I'm sure). It's near the end of the season now and I'm going to take the switch out again and clean etc. didn't want to take the switch on the engine out (not sure what that involves but maybe when I change the oil and check the valves in a few weeks.
I live remote from any BMW dealers or service folks (it's a bmw desert out here) so all repairs and troubleshooting are done in the garage with or without beer, and some advice (usually not helpful) from 'buddies'. Don't like the idea of just replacing parts, as the bike ain't left me stranded...yet.
Anybody have this issue before and offer some input?
Thanks,
I live remote from any BMW dealers or service folks (it's a bmw desert out here) so all repairs and troubleshooting are done in the garage with or without beer, and some advice (usually not helpful) from 'buddies'. Don't like the idea of just replacing parts, as the bike ain't left me stranded...yet.
Anybody have this issue before and offer some input?
Thanks,
