Brutal Starting Issue- 1983 R80 GS

The starter turns, but it won't catch and start when I hit the button. Checking the spark plugs this evening for a spark. Anything else topical I should be evaluating? Obviously, checking to make sure fuel is on.

20774 said:

What does that mean? You hit the start button and the starter doesn't even turn?? Or do you mean the engine won't catch and start when you hit the button?

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It's always worth checking the valve clearances. If any are too tight it can make a motor hard to start.

Update

Quick update here: I spent the last three hours testing different points on the bike. I found that there was no spark on either plug when removed, so that led me on a hunt which brought me to a 100% bonehead move. I had removed the front cover on the bike to take a look and when I replaced it, I pinched the wire on the Ignition Sensor wiring harness and cut the current. Stupid, stupid, stupid. I rejoined the wires and, of course, bike starts fine. The rejoining of the wires is a hack job because it was close to the end of the harness. Anyone know if those harnesses are replaceable (https://www.shopbmwmotorcycles.com/...6.html?partner=Google_StockCode_parts_color)?

Anyname said:

It's always worth checking the valve clearances. If any are too tight it can make a motor hard to start.

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