BMW K1100LT - first prob

And that didn't take long.

After a trip in heavy rain, the neutral light/gear position indicator is
having a fit ofthe vapours. Showing 0 in first, 1 in second, and the
neutral light comes on in second, 1 in third, 1 in fourth (neutral light
comes on in fourth too), 1 in fifth, and then after a while in fifth
shows 5, drop down to fourth, shows 4, then as before.

Suggestions? Hog? Timo?

 

The Older Gentleman says...

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http://www.ibmwr.org/ktech/trans-switch.shtml

 

PX it for a ZZR1400.

 

That seems like good advice, or just disconnect or tape over the clocks.
It's only a SOB.
Getting the 'arm out is a doddle on those TOG, if required.

 

"If you take the TGPI switch apart DO IT IN A SHOE BOX! " ... anti ping
fuckit technology ...

 

I reckon there's something wrong with it.

It should mist up inside so badly that you can't see the numbers.

 

LOL..

I finally figured it's the instrument bulbs that cause it. I'm wondering if
its possible to fit LED bulbs in there then there'd be no slight heat build
up.

 

The clocks can be sorted out for mist. They do a compound to put on the
inside of the glass too. LED's are a good idea though and it would be
easy to do.

 

I've tried various methods over the years .. .sadly the only "compound" I've
had is fairy liquid , is there a factory version then?

Any tips on de misting .. ?

Re the LED's I've just found some at 4 quid each, I seem to recall there's 4
bulbs in there so it's a 16 quid try out.

 

Yes they produce a clear waxy stuff. Or did.
Small hole in the back of the housing with a bit of pourous tape was
what we did i think.

 

Thanks .. I'll ask the local dealership if its still available

 

My old K100Rs used to fog its instruments, but I though that they'd
fixed it on later models. Obviously not.

 

Fit halogen bulbs - should dry it out a treat.

 

My K1100RS did it from new - I reckon the first stage of the assembly
line was a bloke who breathed into the speedo/tacho unit then sealed it.

 

Do you really have to take the sodding swingarm out to replace a neutral
switch?

 

The Older Gentleman says...

This will be on one of those really reliable and well designed BMWs
then?

They've probably priced the switch at 100 quid to discourage you from
replacing it anyway.

 

That's pretty much the link I would've had to dig out, too...

 

Bastard.

I'll have a word with the dealer it came from.