2005 BMW F650GS Dakar: I cannot get this bike started in cold weather. I was hoping to keep riding to work until the first snow, but I am afraid it will leave me stranded. Any ideas?
BMW F650GS - difficult cold starting
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I had a 2007 F650gs. Had no problems with cold weather here in Alabama. Coldest I rode in was 20*F. Try one of these two web sites if you haven't already ADVrider - Powered by vBulletin under Thumpers or The Chain Gang • Index page under Tech. facts.
Hope this helps
Noah
Hope this helps
Noah
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Looked at the chain gang last night and the cold weather tips were inconclusive. Tried their tips this morning to no avail. I will look at the other site. thanks
Here is one I found for you by doing a quick search. I am sure there are more.
Cold Start Dakar 650
Noah
Cold Start Dakar 650
Noah
SHERMAN FJ62
Charlestons' King of Cruisers
MORE INFO. DOES IT SEEM IT IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS NOT ENOUGH POWER FROM THE BATTERY. IF YOU ARE USING THE ORIGNAL BATTERY IT COULD BE the problems since battery tend to have trouble when the temp drops.
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Battery was replaced a year ago. The problem is pretty consistent. The colder it is, the longer it takes to start. When it is turning over, it seems to me no spark. I dont get that firing rumble until around the tenth attempt. Runs fine when it finally starts and restarts fine when warm. Same symptoms from last year. I have tried the official starting procedure and variations with throttle as some have posted on the chain gang.
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Bike will not start under 35 degrees. It ran today as temps were in the 40s. Found a Service Bulletin which addresses this problem. I'll have to check with my dealer. Problem is it is not a recall, nor VIN related, but may be covered under warranty if the problem is consistent and reproducable, which it is.
http://faq.f650.com/GSFAQs/Photos/MiscPhotos/0002006-058-BMS-CII-update-CD-19.pdf
http://faq.f650.com/GSFAQs/Photos/MiscPhotos/0002006-058-BMS-CII-update-CD-19.pdf
I have trouble sometimes, I just floor it while cranking and it finally goes. No problem with restarts when warm(engine).