bike cutting out after a few seconds

[keff]

I started the bike today to set off for work , engine started fine , then died after around 5 seconds. Tried to start again but no joy . I turned the engine , left for a few seconds , then turned it on again . It started fine again then lost power after a few seconds and died again . Is this a symptom of the dreaded fuel pump failiure ?
When the engine was briefly running i opened the throttle slightly and it immediately died .
Any info much appreciated

 

[DrFarkoff]

I started the bike today to set off for work , engine started fine , then died after around 5 seconds. Tried to start again but no joy . I turned the engine , left for a few seconds , then turned it on again . It started fine again then lost power after a few seconds and died again . Is this a symptom of the dreaded fuel pump failiure ?
When the engine was briefly running i opened the throttle slightly and it immediately died .
Any info much appreciated

Yep Sounds Like it there is a "workaround" that you can use to verify that it is the controller but I've lost all my bookmarks when the puter crashed and burned

 

[keff]

Have read several similar threads and it would appear that the fuel pump relay is to blame , the bike is under warranty til november , any ideas on how long it will take BMW assist to turn out , do they routinely carry the parts to fix this , i'm assuming most of their work will be fuel pump related .

 

[Fabio]

If you started it on the center stand was the back wheel turning? Had exactly the same problem on my first bike a few years ago. Stick your foot on the back wheel to stop it turning and try again.

 

[keff]

Does anyone have the number for BMW assist handy , left the key at home with the bike and don't have the number written down anywhere

 

[shugie]

0800 777111
0208686 2444

 

[keff]

cheers mate , they're coming tomorrow , bloke on the phone reckons they'll sort it there and then , roll on the weekend

 

[Tim Cullis]

If you find it's the fuel pump controller can you please add yourself to the 'roll of honour' at http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152727

Tim

 

[everywherevirtually]

Hi keff

Hi Keff,

I'm the guy that pulled up on the F800GS this evening as you were pulling out of your drive. I realise this is not on topic but you are not subscribed yet
so I can't send you a private message (PM)

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