Slow to start and rough running -FIXED
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2025 10:40 am
About four months ago my 2014 1200 LC intermittently failed to start and would reset the computer, additionally I would experience, what could be described as fuel starvation issues whilst riding. After lots of head scratching and failed remedy testing I bit the bullet and bought a GS911 WiFi, what a godsend. It identified two unrelated issues which combined described the exact issues I was having, all had quick and cheap fixes.
1. Starting issues - camshaft position sensor - £50 parts, 15 minutes to replace, experience level minimal.
2. Fuel starvation symptoms - exhaust valve seizure - £68 (Healtech Exhaust Valve Servo Eliminator), 10 minutes to fit, experience level minimal. I did remove the exhaust and serviced the servo to release it but after reading multiple accounts of reoccuring issues following initial seizure I opted for the Healtech ESE option.
How to videos for the above are all on YouTube (albeit, for the GS).
The GS911 was expensive at £320 but is now part of my Beemer tool kit (investment), the combined cost of £438 is still way cheaper than what I would have paid at the dealer to diagnose and repair.
The bike now has zero faults, happy days.
1. Starting issues - camshaft position sensor - £50 parts, 15 minutes to replace, experience level minimal.
2. Fuel starvation symptoms - exhaust valve seizure - £68 (Healtech Exhaust Valve Servo Eliminator), 10 minutes to fit, experience level minimal. I did remove the exhaust and serviced the servo to release it but after reading multiple accounts of reoccuring issues following initial seizure I opted for the Healtech ESE option.
How to videos for the above are all on YouTube (albeit, for the GS).
The GS911 was expensive at £320 but is now part of my Beemer tool kit (investment), the combined cost of £438 is still way cheaper than what I would have paid at the dealer to diagnose and repair.
The bike now has zero faults, happy days.
