Our 2023 BMW S1000RR WON'T SHIFT!! BT Moto Diagnosis and Fix

[@thoughtaken]

i appreciate the timely video, considering the issues i’ve been having on my 2023 s1k that being said i’ve tried everything you’ve stated in your video to no avail so far. tried holding the lever out, adjusting the clutch, dealer replaced the micro switch, dealer even gave me an aftermarket lever to try and no progress. I even personally tried an aftermarket quick shifter that worked perfectly for about 300 miles until it just stopped working, unless i would jiggle it at a red light (which would get it to work for about 20ish miles before it would stop working again). no reinstallation process could get it to work like it did before, so strange. starting to think it’s just something wrong with the computer on the bike, especially with others in my area are having the same issue without any fix either

[@BT_Moto]

@@thoughtaken might want to check wiring and make sure you’re getting continuity under riding conditions. If all else fails, go back to 100% stock on everything related to the QS and lever, then do a trans adapt, tps adapt, throttle valve adapt. If that doesn’t help then log tps to see if that’s having issues, as that may also be a cause for a no shift situation.

[@thoughtaken]

@@BT_Moto i appreciate your knowledge, im exploring my lemon law options with my bike at the moment though. i hope with the next gen’s they make a more reliable platform, i can imagine dealing with people blaming your tunes for BMW’s manufacturing processes gets exhausting

[@taylorv4]

@@thoughtaken You're bike isn't a lemon, you're a lemon lmao

[@rrydinhigh2452]

@@taylorv4

[@Reaperzx6]

@@taylorv4 he gets these bikes and knows nothing about them then spreads wrong information to his viewers 💀

[@Waldo1122]

$20,000 bike by the way. Gotta love how prices keep going up with Ducati and BMW and quality steadily goes DOWN!

[@lg740xx]

Oh please - they all have service departments

[@natecote1971]

I have a 22 that is my daily, full arrow evo exhuast, velocity stacks, iat relocation, flapper delete slr tune that has 38,000 miles with original motor and I do my own services by the manual with zero issues. Also have a 24 with the same mods, +4 swing arm, lowered and lots of weight reduction roll race bike with 1400 miles that I tuned at 300 miles and have raced it since with no issues I love the s1000rr!

[@Cobradaddy]

Every bike has gone up in price you dolt! The BMW is $200 more than a ZX10, they really charge so much more for their bike huh🙄

[@Waldo1122]

@@Cobradaddy The ZX10 has upgraded to a digital display, modern electronic assists, premium suspension, better ergonomics, and retains the good ole Japanese reliability, that justifies a price increase. BMW has only gotten more unreliable and a perfect example is their bike literally exploding during WSBK...

[@Cobradaddy]

@@Waldo1122 Everything you just named the BMW has had and does it better. Nobody gives a shit about WSBK, we ride these on the street.

[@AngelGomez-ym6cw]

@ThoughTaken

[@mk3brent]

Common problem that’s been around for a long time with the S1000, not just this generation. Earlier models have a bracket you can rotate to bypass the switch. No need to adjust the tension if you don’t want to.

[@CubanRider]

Thank you, very timely reminder to adjust mine after having issues shifting on the '23 S1000R.

[@GenghisKhan311]

When's a new video coming?

[@brilliantspeedsuperbikes]

My problem at the track on my Bren-Tuned 2023 S1000RR was an extra long delay when quick shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. All other quick shifts and downshifts were perfect. I forgot I had changed the clutch lever. I’m glad I was referred to this post. I adjusted the clutch slack and voila! Quick shifts are working normally. Thank you for posting this.

[@TheDudeAbides.]

Thank you. Mine was def not set up correctly from the dealership... at least 1.5 turns out...

[@superpedro4691]

Great video !! I'm having the same issue in the SFV4 from 5th to 6th BUT I have a Brembo without microswitch now what could be the fix here? I have adjust from 18 to 20 on the lever having the same result either caught in neutral or simple it won't change gear. What could be wrong ? Thanks

[@SantiTheDev]

Same problem on my 2024 S1K when going from 5th to 6th at high rpm 150+mph The gear indicator goes blank and it just stops revving until I let off the throttle and back again then it catches the gear…

[@SantiTheDev]

BTW bike is new and has 2000 miles barely.

[@stephenweewoo]

It’s the clutch issue, mine did this as well. It’s so sketchy. I had a tech tighten mine and the issue stopped

[@philipparana9225]

On the track we just flip the metal bracket to keep the lower switch engaged permanently. It's 30 percent deflection to activate the switch

[@2pac1581]

I have the same problem when I downgrade from 6 or 5 or 4 when I walk hard and downgrade it does the same thing to me as you the speedometer disappears and I hear the click in the gearbox

[@TheRealBhuado]

in general, another skill issue from riders that literally do not know anything about bikes.

[@krisztianprokin6357]

put the lever guard also on the clutch side, and the wind will not pushing the lever so much, or at all

[@jarmorappu397]

Not real

[@kelvincardona2397]

Believe it or not it’s a thing. my friend had the same issue that micro switch is very sensitive and he has a 2021 before this video this video came out he was reading on the forums. He adjusted the clutch lever and it fixed the issue. And he has 12,000 miles on it

[@bjeniel]

I replaced a lot of clutch switches when I was working at a BMW Motorrad dealership. It doesn't only happen on the S1K; it also happens to the GS, K1600, and RT. You can bend the tabs back to make it work, but eventually, they will bend again.

[@BT_Moto]

@@bjeniel true, this is the bike we hear about the most though

[@bjeniel]

@@BT_Moto The problem might happen more on S1K because they have a clutch cable compared to the others ones that are hydraulic. So it has more free play and has to be adjusted more frequently. At least thats what makes sense to me, I might be wrong though.

[@mikem.s1k]

This worked for my 23 s1k. Violent shifting after lever change. Now it's tight and shifts about 95% better!

[@Farhan.DucatiS1k]

Great video, I have the 2024 S1000RR and noticed this issue on the track and some on the street going from 4th gear to 5th gear underload. I am going to trying these adjustments and test again. I have the Full Arrow Comp EVO and Stage 1 Tune with 1600 miles on the bike.

[@vasfar9]

This is the One (if I could) or Yamaha 23/24. Ducati is next Level business.

[@nekegrant8997]

Damn I was having this issue when I first unlock my 24 S1K… I was wondering why my bike wouldn’t shift after 4th or 5th then I realized it’s the wind blowing the clutch lever back so then I started riding with my index finger pushing it out 😂😂

[@MrJayjay0420]

This has been a common issue on all generations. Happened to me on my 2016 RR and my 2021 XR

[@Try2KeepUpK]

Expect a hug and a beer if I ever meet you IRL. You told me this personally in an email. But ty ty ty for making a video. I've been trying to inform everyone but I don't have the platform you do. 💙💜❤️

[@shamanatshshama2376]

Bt please talk about throttle body issues when RPMs go slowly that twist grip throttle specially on k67 model u need to change throttle body

[@petes0213645975]

I’ve hardly ridden my bike since tuning it due to this issue.. just went and adjusted my clutch, can’t wait to test it out next time I get the chance.

[@pizzaparty-r1c]

Hard accelerations also cause the lever to get push back.

[@davidciesielski8251]

Thank you.

[@lg740xx]

Good video

[@xtralight1]

Had same issue on the track, I tried to adjust my rearset and shift lever, but nothing worked. So I had the great idea to push the clutch lever like you did, and « voila » problem solved!

[@BT_Moto]

@@xtralight1 microswitch tabs might be a little too bent

[@Cr3atureOfNature]

Break in service is very important, but mechanics at dealerships usually don't check shit. You're lucky if they at least change the oil and clean the oil filters.

[@BT_Moto]

@@Cr3atureOfNature unfortunately that can happen, always good to learn how to do this stuff yourself

[@OGDzharo]

I have a question ⁉️ If i do the transmission position select sensor reset and throttle calibration. Is it changing any set ups on tune?

[@BT_Moto]

@@OGDzharo adapt resets to not affect tuning, though it may smooth out the bike if jerky

[@OGDzharo]

@@BT_Moto thank you

[@3089280288]

BMW always had bad shifters.

[@Kelmypineda01]

Thank you I was just about to reach out to you guys because I took my bike to BMW for this problem going from 5 to 6 gear we was talking about doing a update on the bike I decided to wait here we are now

[@Kelmypineda01]

Is like a jerk motion going into 6

[@Manuel-265]

I not inglis.