Starting in 1st

Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
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Can someone do a sanity check for me as I'm sure my R12RT LC used to start in first with the clutch pulled in, it's now only starting if I put it into neutral.

I have several bikes, plus I work with bikes so I'm not sure if I'm misremembering :D
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You need a new clutch switch!

I have just replaced mine for the same issue
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thanks Stu, you've confirmed my suspicion
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Stu wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 4:45 pm You need a new clutch switch!

I have just replaced mine for the same issue
Part number and process please 🫶
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7vwh wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 10:20 pm Part number and process please 🫶
Depends on if you have cruise control or not

And it's just one screw to swap it

I will post more when I'm not in bed 😂
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Stu wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 11:46 pm Depends on if you have cruise control or not

And it's just one screw to swap it

I will post more when I'm not in bed 😂
I have the cruise control. I’ve been putting it off changing it for a while 😂
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7vwh wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 6:59 am I have the cruise control. I’ve been putting it off changing it for a while 😂
This is the one you need then

https://www.motorworks.co.uk/clutch-mic ... 609-1.html

BMW dealer was going to charge me £55 which is a good price but for ease I just got one delivered with my service kit

There is a small T8 screw that comes out then the switch will come off and fitting is reverse of removal (I sound like Haynes)

There is a locating peg for it to go in to too so just make sure it's in that
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Cheers Stu 👍
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