I have a 2004 R1150R with a current 23,000 miles on it. A few months ago, it began to give me minor issues that turned into a no-start situation.
Problem Background
The first indicator of a problem occurred when I was leaving work. The bike was cold and the "choke" was pulled in all the way in. It struggled to start and died unless I gave it gas. After warming up, the bike did not have any noticeable issues and I was able to make it home.
Two weeks later, I was leaving my home for a ride and the bike died about a mile away and has not started since.
I first tested the following:
Based on these tests, I assumed that the HES (Hall Effect Sensor) had failed. I removed the sensor and sure enough, one of the two HALL sensors had failed (tested using this).
I replaced the HES with a brand new and tested HES sensor. I reassembled the bike and it still won't start.
I retested the following:
The bike will turn over but will not start
Does anyone have ideas on what I should test next? I greatly appreciate any help in solving this issue.
Thank you!
Problem Background
The first indicator of a problem occurred when I was leaving work. The bike was cold and the "choke" was pulled in all the way in. It struggled to start and died unless I gave it gas. After warming up, the bike did not have any noticeable issues and I was able to make it home.
Two weeks later, I was leaving my home for a ride and the bike died about a mile away and has not started since.
I first tested the following:
All four spark plugs -> Non-consistent spark
Fuel injectors -> visible fuel spray
Fuses -> All fine
Relays -> All fine
Fuel Pump -> I could hear it whirling when the bike was started
Side Stand -> Side stand was up and the bike was in neutral
Starter Motor -> I could hear the starter motor. I also removed the cover behind the front wheel to expose the alternator belt. When the bike was trying to start, the alternator belt would move.
Battery voltage -> New battery with a voltage around 12.9V.
Kill Switch -> Seemed to be functioning because I could toggle it on and off and hear the fuel pump whirl on whenever kill switch was in "On" position.
Based on these tests, I assumed that the HES (Hall Effect Sensor) had failed. I removed the sensor and sure enough, one of the two HALL sensors had failed (tested using this).
I replaced the HES with a brand new and tested HES sensor. I reassembled the bike and it still won't start.
I retested the following:
All four spark plugs -> All had spark
Fuel injectors -> Visually see fuel spraying out of both
Fuel Pump -> Can hear it whirl during start. I can also manually crank the motor and here it start
All fuses -> Good, tested each for continuity
All relays -> Good
Reset Motronic -> Pulled relay 5 for 5 minutes to reset Motronic just in case
Side Stand -> Was up and bike was in Neutral
The bike will turn over but will not start
Does anyone have ideas on what I should test next? I greatly appreciate any help in solving this issue.
Thank you!
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