Windscreen stuck intermittently? 2012-R1200RT

[Gadgetech]

This is the second time in probably a month and a half that I've gotten on my bike and went to adjust the windscreen up and it wouldn't budge. There haven't been any indications that something is broken and the screen has worked previously in the day before not working. Both times the windscreen has been in the full down position.

The first time it happened I was riding along, adjusted my screen down and then maybe 5 minutes later tried to adjust it up and it wouldn't move. About 10 minutes after that it worked fine and has up until 30 minutes ago.

This time, I adjusted it down and parked it shortly there after for about 30 minutes. I got back on the bike and the screen wouldn't budge for my whole ride back to work which was about 20 minutes.

Has anyone had these issues or are you able to suggest what might be the issue. I'm sure if I take to the dealer, it'll work by the time they get to look at it.

[mneblett]

Has anyone had these issues

Yes.

or are you able to suggest what might be the issue.

Dead/dying left grip cluster switch. BMW is *still* having problems with the new design switch clusters. Warranty replacement.

[Gadgetech]

Nice, thank you for the info.

[mneblett]

No problem. The second owner of my K16GTL has experienced the same windshield problem, and my '12 R12RT had its right switch cluster replaced for a defective starter switch.

[racer7]

The older switches had their issues, too, but the ones on my 08 RT and 06 K GT have been fine. The new switch design was supposed to be an improvement but seems more like just another bit of cost cutting for manufacture- there are quite a few reports of failures of what ought to be an easy 100% reliable part..

Just get it on record and get your dealer to replace it eventually- covered by warranty.

[Gadgetech]

It still isn't working. My hope is that'll be the case in the morning when I take to the dealer. Any bets?

[Gadgetech]

And of course it works just fine this morning.

[Gadgetech]

Fortunately they were able to duplicate the issue and are ordering a new switch.

[mac1054]

Mine is stuck as of today! Pulled into my garage after a full days ride, went to put the windscreen down and .......nothing.....Arrgghhh.......off to the dealer!

[liv2ride]

Mine is stuck as of today! Pulled into my garage after a full days ride, went to put the windscreen down and .......nothing.....Arrgghhh.......off to the dealer!

Sorry to hear your first post is not a positive one. If your bike is still under warranty don't hesitate bringing it in for a warranty replacement. There is apparently a new part number for the left cluster that is expected to correct the issue.

Feedback from those who have experienced issues is that the switches that fail did not have a discernable feel when pressing but the newer model number switch does.

Anyway, welcome to the forum and I hope once past this issue your ownership is filled with many happy and memorable miles.

Aloha.

Scot

[mac1054]

Sorry to hear your first post is not a positive one. If your bike is still under warranty don't hesitate bringing it in for a warranty replacement. There is apparently a new part number for the left cluster that is expected to correct the issue.

Feedback from those who have experienced issues is that the switches that fail did not have a discernable feel when pressing but the newer model number switch does.

Anyway, welcome to the forum and I hope once past this issue your ownership is filled with many happy and memorable miles.

Aloha.

Scot

Aloha Scot, even with the "fail" the day was still excellent and this problem should be covered under warranty. A minor inconvenience but these things happen.

Cheers,

John