BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

hi all, my cruise control will only work if I hold my clutch lever down towards the floor. As soon as I release, it disengages. Question is, is it easy to get to the micro switches to re-align them, as the Haynes manual isn't very helpful?

Sorted it.


For info, you should have 2 clicks when pulling in the clutch. I was only getting 1. Access is from below and the 2 micro switches are stacked on top of each other. 1 screw holds both, ease it off, pull them both forward and re-tighten. 2 clicks now and cruise control engages every time

What year / model are we talking about ?. The parts fiche for both the Hexhead and the Twin Cam list a "Dual Microswitch" (bikes with cruise control) and the accompanying sketch shows an individual switch which I presumed will have a "Dual" function. My own Twin Cam does not "appear" have two stacked switches but a single one. I do hear two "clicks" when operating the clutch lever although the 2nd click is quite faint. Incidently I understand that one of the switch functions will be to cancel the cruise control but does anyone know what the second function is for ?. And I presume that the description of a "Microphone" switch as described in the parts fiche is a typo !!.

Done a bit of digging and apparently the "Dual Function" switch type (for bikes with Cruise Control) allows Engine starting when "in gear" and cancels the Cruise Control, both actions initiated when the clutch lever is pulled. I do now remember that the last time I had trouble with the left handlebar Multi Switch which was replaced, the dealer also changed the Micro Switch as a precaution. (belt and braces solution) to a inoperative Cruise Control.

Apologies OurGee, been away with work. Mine is a 2007.