BMW K1200R 2007, dies when put in gear.

[Freddles91]

Hi there, I'm having a small niggle with my BMW.

Basically it will start in Neutral, then when I put it in gear the engine dies like I just turned the ignition off, (yes the kick stand was up). It will start whilst in gear and behave fine but if I start it in Neutral then put it in gear it does not, once it dies that way it won't even turn over unless I turn the ignition off and on again.

My initial thought was a bit of a dodgy kickstand kill switch and the bolt holding the gear lever/kickstand bits on were quite loose so I tightened them up but to no avail.

Has anybody else had a similar issue with these bikes? Would it be the killswitch?

Cheers in advance.

[stu_m]

if the side stand switch was lose it might need adjusting

[temeluchus]

it will probably also have a clutch switch to look at.
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[Walloper]

My R1200GS fell over one day. (it was on gravel).
When sat for about 10mins to let any oil return to the sump I found it wouldn't start.
It was in neutral but still not start.
I found it would only start when the clutch lever was pulled in.

The dealer told me the switch on the gearbox was faulty (over the phone) So ordered me a new switch. I fitted the new switch and all was fine.

Look for it here.

https://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=0538&mospid=51589&btnr=23_1160&hg=23&fg=05

It will be a cnut to get to.
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[Islander]

Neutral switch, clutch switch or sidestand switch.