Won't Start/Reserve

[Bogdan]

I've had my 2002 1150R for a year and a half. It currently has 27k miles. This morning was the first time it won't start. It turned over ok; it seemed to be starved for fuel as I didn't smell much gas which usually indicates fuel but no spark. Then again, I have little experience with the Motronic system. As I was riding home, a week ago, the yellow reserve light turned on, but I only traveled 17 miles before parking the bike. Do these bikes have a history of, sometimes, not starting when on reserve ? Should I add a gallon of gas and try again ? Any advice/thoughts appreciated.

[Doug]

How did it work out? Just out of gas?

[AZBMWRIDER]

When you turn the key to the run position, can you hear the fuel pump run, then stop after a few seconds ??

[eburr]

I am betting the issue is fuel related. First, how old is the gas that was in the tank? If old and 10% ethanol, it may have experienced phase separation, lowering it's combustibility and ability to fire off. I would add a gallon of fresh fuel, make sure the battery is fully charged and try it again. Even though fuel injected bikes are not as prone to fuel system issues trhan carbed bikes due to ethanol, that doesn't mean they are immune. Always stabilize your fuel if it will be in the bike longer than a month and a half is my rule. Good luck.

PS: a good shot, 1-2 ounces of Berryman's Chemtool has always worked well for me to keep things clean every few tank fulls. Than and religious use of Starbrite or Stabil ethanol fuel stabilizer.

[towerworker]

Hopefully by now you've got it going. But just in case.......the above responses are good ones. But I would add my 2 cents. Stay away from ethanol gas if reasonably possible. After adding a gallon or two of gas make sure the pump fuel pump comes on and then shuts off (with energized ignition) and I would make sure the two fuel line quick disconnects are still firmly connected. Also the simple things........tranny in neutral and kill switch set to "run". Amazing how many times we overlook that little switch.