Is the BMW R1150GS a dual spark ignition?
In 2003 – 2004, BMW manufactured the R1150GS with dual-spark ignitions. One component of that ignition that is of concern is the Ignition coil. This looks like an extra large spark plug cap for the spark plug that is horizontal into the top of the valve covers. I regularly ride this GS off-road through water crossings.
Why is the spark plug on my motorcycle not working?
The spark plug is considered good if it is undamaged and a spark appears between the electrode and the cylinder head. Move the spark plug to a different location and try again, if a spark does not appear. If the spark plug does not produce a spark, the ignition coil may be causing the problem. Remove the spark plug from the cable cap.
What’s the part number on my 2004 R1150GS?
The part number for the ones on my 2004 R1150GS is the same part number used on a 2012 GS. If they weren’t reliable, they wouldn’t continue to use them. Additional, a dual-spark bike has four coils; two inline and two regular type coils.
What should the color of a spark plug be?
Look at end of the spark plug that was in the cylinder and examine it. You will likely see one of the following conditions. A normal spark plug will have brown or grayish-tan deposits on the side electrode. Everything is just fine with your spark plug; you can reinstall the spark plug.
In 2003 – 2004, BMW manufactured the R1150GS with dual-spark ignitions. One component of that ignition that is of concern is the Ignition coil. This looks like an extra large spark plug cap for the spark plug that is horizontal into the top of the valve covers. I regularly ride this GS off-road through water crossings.
The part number for the ones on my 2004 R1150GS is the same part number used on a 2012 GS. If they weren’t reliable, they wouldn’t continue to use them. Additional, a dual-spark bike has four coils; two inline and two regular type coils.
When did the single spark go to twin spark?
Thank you. I think year 2002 was the last of the single spark, 2003 went to the twin spark. I believe the twin spark is to eliminate surging at low revs with the real lean mixture. I removed the CatCode Plug and balanced the carbs and the surging is not noticeable.
Why are the Dual plugs on a BMW 1150?
Many have the opinion that the dual plugs were implemented to ‘fix’ surging. BMW never claimed that. And it hasn’t. The secondary plugs help combustion and on the hexheads it helps with pinging and engine knocking. Surging can be minimized by careful tweaking of all engine adjustments.