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Hi Eventually find a way to start the bike when it is hot and have run for a while. Used to make a cluck cluck sound and then could only start once cold again or when shorting out on the starter solenoid. It is in neutral and if I pull in the clutch and put up the side stand it will start. I...

Hi Ok here is the problem a I am battling to get a answer on how to resolve? My 1200 GS 2005 model easily starts when cold but after few km's riding it just gives a click click noise and battles to start. Battery is good. New solenoid and relay. Starter has been opened and serviced. Anybody...

Thanks I took the bike to Martin and booked it in. Have a starter problem which I am positive he will resolve  :)

Ok lets remove authorised then  :) - a service workshop that know's what they doing at competitive service fees?

Hi Anybody who can refer me to a authorised BMW service workshop (other than a BMW dealer) with good motorcycle electrical experience as well in Centurion?

Can you guys suggest a good make battery with best specs and supplier? or shall I just get from Bavarian? also - these battery checks they do and battery centres do they actually work and will be able to tell me if battery is faulty or have a bad cell?

Thanks will have a look at it again and maybe by pass it and test new one coming from the relay? Confusing as why would it only be bad connection when engine warm? Every time I start the bike when cold then no problem at all This is a real mystery one but will try all options in order to...

Thanks for all the feedback so far guys - The relay was opened and cleaned - still same problem - then bought new relay - still same problem - then got hold of auto electrician who opened solenoid and cleaned it - still same problem - then bought brand new solenoid - and yes - still the problem...

Forgot to mention that when it battles to start when hot if I then short circuit it on the solenoid with a screw driver it starts fairly easy?? So difficult to think that it can be the battery?

I am battling to get a answer on how to resolve problem? My 1200 GS 2005 model easily starts when cold but after few km's riding it just gives a click click noise and battles to start. Battery is good. New solenoid and relay. Starter has been opened and serviced. Anybody know what else could be...