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by DavidT
Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: Other BMW Bikes (OBB)
Topic: K75 Way Too Rich
Replies: 0
Views: 1952

K75 Way Too Rich

I have a k75S that is running extremely rich. It will start but fuel will literally drip from the exhaust. I have checked the fuel pressure, changed the water temperature sensor and now have the air flow meter on the bench. The temperature sensor on that checks out and the spring on the vane appears...
by DavidT
Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:55 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Heated Grips
Replies: 5
Views: 2478

Re: Heated Grips

Just checked and the grips do have wires running into the end of the handlebars, so I have the switch, the fuse is in the fuseblock and the grips appear to be the heated variety. I guess I need to start troubleshooting to see what problems there are. I am just wondering if there is any connection at...
by DavidT
Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:06 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Heated Grips
Replies: 5
Views: 2478

Re: Heated Grips

So, if I take the bar ends off and see no wire going back into the handlebar I can probably assume that they took the heated grips off? I have to think that even if that is the case, if the switch and other components are there it wouldn't be an incredibly costly venture to put the grips back on.
by DavidT
Wed Oct 21, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Heated Grips
Replies: 5
Views: 2478

Heated Grips

When I bought my R1150R the gentleman told me that the reason that the heated grips didn't function had something to do with the throttle control that had been installed. I really didn't give it much thought, but after 30,000 miles of riding, some of it in very cool weather, I am more than intereste...
by DavidT
Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:25 pm
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Thrills in the Hills
Replies: 2
Views: 3817

Thrills in the Hills

Is anyone from mid Missouri planning to go to Harrison Arkansas for the rally next weekend (October 1-4)?
by DavidT
Sun Jul 26, 2015 1:41 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Sticky Brake Lever
Replies: 5
Views: 1817

Re: Sticky Brake Lever

Spray lube fixed the problem. I think a fluid change makes sense as well.
by DavidT
Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Sticky Brake Lever
Replies: 5
Views: 1817

Sticky Brake Lever

My front brake lever feels a bit strange, occasionally it feels like it drags a bit then the brakes engage more harshly than normal. The servo seems to be kicking in as it should and the fluid in the reservoir on the lever is good. Could simply putting some spray lube on the lever help or does this ...
by DavidT
Thu Jun 18, 2015 8:02 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: sputtered and died...
Replies: 24
Views: 7687

Re: sputtered and died...

Got it, I will do that when I get home. Everything sounds pretty good except when I let off the starter button there is a little bit of a rubbing sound near the flywheel. I wonder if I scuffed something up when I pinned it to break the nut on the pulley loose. At any rate, it is such a relief to hea...
by DavidT
Wed Jun 17, 2015 9:03 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: sputtered and died...
Replies: 24
Views: 7687

Re: sputtered and died...

Eureka... pulling the fuse worked, it fired right up and I just got back from a quick ride. Is there anything else I should do after replacing the HES?
I can't thank you all enough for all of the great advice. Hopefully, someday I can chime in with something that will help someone.
by DavidT
Wed Jun 17, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: sputtered and died...
Replies: 24
Views: 7687

Re: sputtered and died...

Just put the new HES on the bike, I now have spark but the bike will still not start.
Any ideas?
by DavidT
Sat Jun 13, 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: sputtered and died...
Replies: 24
Views: 7687

Re: sputtered and died...

2002, 30,000 miles. I thought about the wire loom but didn't know how to chase that down.
by DavidT
Sat Jun 13, 2015 11:41 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: sputtered and died...
Replies: 24
Views: 7687

Re: sputtered and died...

I put it all back together today to trailer it home and await parts. After I put it back together, it fired right up ran great for a few minutes. I turned it off and tried it again after short while, but when I turned on the key, the fuel pump whined for more than the normal time, the tach jumped ar...
by DavidT
Fri Jun 12, 2015 4:29 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: sputtered and died...
Replies: 24
Views: 7687

Re: sputtered and died...

I can't thank you guys enough. I pulled the coil and tested it, and am going to do the same with the sensors.
by DavidT
Fri Jun 12, 2015 2:30 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: sputtered and died...
Replies: 24
Views: 7687

Re: sputtered and died...

I do have another question, when I called the shop in Iowa City, they said that there were two sensors and that they were around $350 each. They also said that there was no way to bench test them to see if they were bad, they said you had to hook it up to the computer... So is there more than one, o...
by DavidT
Fri Jun 12, 2015 1:47 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: sputtered and died...
Replies: 24
Views: 7687

Re: sputtered and died...

Thanks, sounds like I have plenty to check. I live in Jeff City, but am at my parent's in Kahoka, I guess it is more like two hours south of Iowa City, I was about an hour and a half away when I broke down...
by DavidT
Fri Jun 12, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: sputtered and died...
Replies: 24
Views: 7687

Re: sputtered and died...

By the way, we must be close, I am sitting at my parent's house about an hour and a half south of Iowa City.
by DavidT
Fri Jun 12, 2015 10:22 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: sputtered and died...
Replies: 24
Views: 7687

Re: sputtered and died...

By the way, thank you all for the quick responses. I am trying to get the old girl running so I can get home without a trailer...
by DavidT
Fri Jun 12, 2015 10:18 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: sputtered and died...
Replies: 24
Views: 7687

Re: sputtered and died...

I was able to pull the plugs and found no spark, the fuel pump does whine when you turn on the key and the disconnects were good. What is the Hall Effect Sensor?
by DavidT
Fri Jun 12, 2015 9:17 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: sputtered and died...
Replies: 24
Views: 7687

sputtered and died...

On the way to the Pure Stodge Rally last night and got caught in a downpour. 25 miles later the bike started cutting out and eventually died. I will say that while sitting alongside the road I kind of remembered that the bike stuttered a little about an hour before I had issues. Anyway, I trailered ...
by DavidT
Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Drilling out my baffle
Replies: 4
Views: 2120

Re: Drilling out my baffle

The only insert that I have is the one with about a 45 degree bend, I think there may also be a straight insert available, but thought drilling holes in the one I have might be something to try. I haven't checked too close, but the bend in the insert may only be because of the angle of the outlet on...