BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi Easy Rider et al, Sometimes it will start when I release the starter then restart, but not all the time. There are numerous times now where it still does not start after a number of attempts. The last occasion it took 20 mins to start, that was when I returned the bike to the dealer. Interestingl...

Battery was replaced about 6 weeks ago, but did not resolve the issue.

Hi David, yes I have seen that and sent it to the BMW dealer; still waiting to hear back from them. But thanks anyway.

Hi all I have an intermittent starting issue with a new R1250RT (SEP 19 with 1600 miles on the clock). When I try to start it sounds like the battery does not have enough power to turn the engine over. It tries but gives up. This can happen first thing before going on a ride, or it may start easily ...