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Stanley J Valentine Posted on Feb 10, 2016
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New battery, but the bike does not crank when start button is pushed - what could be wrong? The bike still has the original starter motor.

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hosea malika

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  • Posted on Aug 02, 2008

SOURCE: bmw z3 roadster 1.9

it seem like you are having problems with the ignition switch,replace it and it should be fine.goodluck"!!!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 06, 2010

SOURCE: New bike 2008 k1200 gt starting problem when hot

if the clutch burned out it must have been slipping causing lots of heat inside were the starter is, all this extra heat wont do the starter any good at all, if its still under warrantee get it back as its clearly not right,, not at all like bmw?

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trollmcs

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  • Posted on Apr 07, 2010

SOURCE: 1985 R80 40,000 miles. Battery has difficulty

If battery and starter are as good as you say try checking the condition of the earth leads from battery to frame and any earths from engine/starter motor to frame. A corroded terminal could be the problem. Also check pos wire from battery to starter and any relay in system.

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revs135

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  • Posted on Feb 01, 2011

SOURCE: vehicle would not crank when

possible the starter solenoid is faulty. may have to replace the starter motor.

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