Fuel pump controller bypass and ring antenna?

[Goo]

I have heard that the ring antenna and the fuel pump controller can fail on BMWs - Am I right in thinking that the FPC issue is only on 1200GS's and that the ring antenna issue was dealt with successfully? (apparently my F650GS was manufactured after this issue (14/11/08))

Just wondering if I should be carrying spares/bypass cable.

Thanks!

 

[Tim Cullis]

FPC issue seems to only affect R1200GS and some R1200RT bikes.

Ring antenna issue is rare on F650/800GS, though I had a problem on my 09 F650GS twin when it hadn't even got 600 miles on the clock.

Wouldn't advise carrying spares though.

 

[martin c s]

Hi Goo,
The fuel pump relay failed on my 800. 3years 4 months old 11000 miles. £120 approx.
Ring antenna was changed much earlier under warranty.

 

[ILMV]

I had ring antenna problem, don't know many 800 owners who have had it though.

 

[stephen.stallebrass]

This is an interesting one... I've not heard of many going on the 800. I've been pondering myself whether or not to carry a spare ring antenna and FPR bypass cable? We'll see how this thread develops.

 

[Tim Cullis]

Here's the thread re my antenna problem: http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213964

 

[v8legend]

As all these people reporting problems have pointed out. Ring antenna problems don't really occur on the 650/800!

 

[BM_donator]

Broken down - suspect fuel pump?

My bike is back in my garage tonight having been ferried home on a recovery van.

I suspect the fuel pump as it is cutting out completely and randomly and something under the false tank is making a horrible buzzing noise when the ignition is switched off.

Luckily I have BMW extended warranty so lets see what happens when the dealer can pick it up and assess it.

 

[BM_donator]

My bike is back in my garage tonight having been ferried home on a recovery van.

I suspect the fuel pump as it is cutting out completely and randomly and something under the false tank is making a horrible buzzing noise when the ignition is switched off.

Luckily I have BMW extended warranty so lets see what happens when the dealer can pick it up and assess it.

Fuel pump controller replaced by BMW call-out technician at my home. 10 min job.
All up and running again.

Technician did say that the replacement is a revised unit - due to known problems. Apparently the old units are silver and the new units are black.

 

[Greggers]

My ring antenna was replaced before 1300 miles...