RE: Test ride reviews - 9

The keyless filler cap works very well for me. But there are a couple of things to know. You can only open the gas cap after turning off the ignition, and there is a time out after a minute or two (don't remember the exact time). It won't open while the ignition is on. The other item is that assembly of the cap to the tank might be a bit fiddly. When I put on my tank bag mount it made the cap not work. I had to take it apart a second time and very carefully reassemble. Then it worked fine again. I think over tightening the fasteners might be the thing, but not sure.

All in all, I find it a great feature.

Zitat von Nibor im Beitrag #116

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Doing a quick search of the forum, I can't find much on the keyless filler cap problem...

What do I need to be on the lookout for, and how easy is it to rectify?

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Bob is 100% right.

I have Keyless on my GS and when I fill up I always push down on the filler cap to relieve the pressure on the opening mechanism before opening the cap and do the same again when I close it.

The unlocking of the filler cap requires the ignition to be off but the key to be within range of the key transponder on the bike. If the person with the key wanders away from the bike the filler cap will lock after a set period, so for example it won't stay unlocked while you go into a garage to pay for your petrol.

I have not had a problem with the bike failing to unlock, though I've read a few posts on various forums from people this has happened to.

I have had the opposite problem on my 1250 GS, where the cap would not seat properly and so could not be locked. It happened in hot weather and only a couple of times. It appeared that the locking mechanism had activated while the cap was open. After fiddling with a little silver plunger inside the lock I got it to close.

The problem seems more common on the 1250. I had no issues over two years and 11,500 miles on my 1200 GS.

Having carefully examined how the lock works, I don't think there is any advantage to pressing on the cap while opening, nor to holding the lever up while closing, nor does the manual mention this, it just says to open with the lever, and push firmly to shut until it clicks.

Fred

I had to hit mine with some lube and it has worked well since; prior to the lube it was a problem most of the time.
Jim

I thought this was a thread for ride reviews?

It is, but one review highlighted a problem with the keyless filler cap, hence the ensuing discussion. I don't see anything wrong with that.

Zitat von Sticky Throttle im Beitrag #127

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I thought this was a thread for ride reviews?

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TMF has now done a comparisson video of the RS vs the GS:

Albeit his own air cooled 1200GS with 1250 shift cam RS

Zitat von andygriff im Beitrag #132

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Albeit his own air cooled 1200GS with 1250 shift cam RS

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Zitat von littleade im Beitrag #133

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Zitat von andygriff im Beitrag #132

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Albeit his own air cooled 1200GS with 1250 shift cam RS

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His bike is a 2014 1200LC Andy. Disappointing part for me is he didn't really touch on which provided the more involving/fun riding experience but seemed to major more on comfort/ease of moving it around etc

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TMF

If you are tall, the GS is best.
If you are short, the GS is best.

Why?

If you are tall, there is more room.
If you are short, it is easier to push it around in your garage.

Hmm.

How about of you are blind, the GS looks best.

If the other drivers are blind, the bulk and insect design attracts attention and creates a road presence for them?

I disagree with him, especially about the parting comment
that the GS is best because so many more people buy them.

But it is his money, and his right to see things his own way, at least he put more thought into his vid than many others.