I had the same problem with my 1200GS for the 2nd time in Zambia, did the by-pass trick and carried on with my wanderings for another 14,000 miles only replacing the unit with a 2nd hand one from Motorworks after I returned to the UK. In addition to making and fitting the by-pass I taped a plastic bag around the cover working on the logic of no control unit means no heat generated and I really wanted to keep water out. Interestingly enough, the bike seemed to run fairly normally and I didn't find any noticeable increase in fuel consumption. I would advise all 1200GS owners to make a by-pass and put it in their travelling spares kit, now I do albeit a case of better late than never. Ride safe.
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Mike is riding the twisty road in the sky
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