94 K1100RS Starting Problem

[Kaunet]

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I just found this forum and have already found a lot of useful information. Thanks!
I recently acquired a 94 K1100RS in January. I only had it out for 3 short rides last month because of the weather. Last week I rode it to work and when I came out 3 hours later it wouldn’t start. When I turn the key everything comes on like normal but the starter just makes a high spinning sound and doesn’t sound like its engaging. Thanks.

[Inge K.]

Welcome Kaunet!

Do a search with the keywords BMW and sprag clutch on the net (or here)...and you would get tons of info.

[TimTyler]

Some recommend putting the bike in 5th gear and then rolling it backwards a little, the frontwards, then backwards, etc. trying to free-up the sticky sprag clutch.

When you get it working, maybe run some oil treatment through your engine to clean out the sludge.

[Kaunet]

Thanks. I found a couple articles and will try to put some detergent cleaner in and see if I can get it to turn over tomorrow.