Hi everyone,
I have a small problemo. We are in Salta, Argentina at the moment on a BMW R1200 GSA and could do with a bit of advice. The bike was going great guns yesterday but when we went to move on today there was no response from the starter button, the bike is going through its checks and not reporting any problem. I have had this before but it cleared itself after a spray of WD40, no joy this time tho!!! it refuses to start. There is about 15 ltrs of fuel in the tank, and WD has been sprayed copiously over the side stand cut off and kill switch. Battery is only 12 months old and no warning lights coming up on the dash (replaced in Puerto Madryn). We had a few probs with the bike getting hot coming over the 4,800 mtr Paso San Francisco back into Argentina from Chile but as I said ok since then. I have phoned BMW emergency assistance in UK and no help from them, is there an equivelent for South America? I know there is a BMW dealer about 300KM south of here but with my limited Spanish, I am not sure ringing them will help tho I will try tomorrow, then we have the problem of getting the bike there!!. If there is anyone can give us a few pointers (good mechanico in Salta) or can speak Spanish and make a phone call to BMW in San Miguel de Tumuco for us will be appreciated.
Will check back later tonight and tomorrow.
Many thanks in advance.
Kev & Lorraine Hatchett

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RTW Jan 2009 - Aug 2012. Currently in Europe waiting for the next ride
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