Buckhouse
Registered user
About two weeks ago i changed down into second and my bike died.Pulled over,turned off and then on again and waited for bike to run through it's self check.Bike started again and was fine.Didn't think much more about it,just one of those things.
On saturday evening i went to my local garage,which is about half a mile away and bike was fine.when i left the garage and got into third bike died again.Same thing happened five times to get home.Ran up bike in garage at a steady 3500rpm and it would die after about 30secs.Disconnected battery,left for a few mins and reconnected,opened the throttle fully twice [with ignition on]ie-computer reset.Still no good.
Bike has done 14000m and the warranty runs out on sunday!
Phoned CW in Dorchester on Tues morning as they are closed on Mondays.Was advised to look at fuel pump and see if there was any water under unit.There was a small amount but the well that it sits in aws only about one eighth full.[even with recall for updated o ring.]CW say they will send new unit in post FOC and advise to replace with o ring and silocone sealer to prevent further ingress of water.
On the back of the fuel pump unit there is a covering of black sealant.This was starting to let go on one edge so i removed it completly and underneath is a printsd circuit board.This board has burned out so a new unit should sort the problem.Was also advised to check unit every three months or so for water.
So when bike is out in the rain or getting washed the recess will fill with water and cover the seal and stay there untill it evaporates.Which also badly corrodes the cooling fins.
This gets me thinking,how to remove the water and stop unit drowning again?Wick it away!!!! Went to garden centre and got two large oil lamp wicks at a cost of £1.90.Placed the end of the wick in the lowest forward part of the recess and secured with 300mph tape.Then ran the wick forward on the top of the tanke and down behind the metal bracket that holds the bottom of the side cover on, which is a good snug fit.I then poured in a small amount of water and within 30secs it was bone dry.Tryed the same again with the cover on which still clickes into place fine and still wicks well.Drip drip drip onto back of mudguard.Will refit wick when new unit is fitted and sealed.For peace of mind i think i will carry a spare unit on next big trip.If not for me then maybe for another GS!
All sounds a bit Heath Robinson but if it keeps my bike running thats fine by me.You don't miss it till you ain't got it.
Hope this idea will be of use to some of you.
You really should try and keep your bits dry!!!!!!
On saturday evening i went to my local garage,which is about half a mile away and bike was fine.when i left the garage and got into third bike died again.Same thing happened five times to get home.Ran up bike in garage at a steady 3500rpm and it would die after about 30secs.Disconnected battery,left for a few mins and reconnected,opened the throttle fully twice [with ignition on]ie-computer reset.Still no good.
Bike has done 14000m and the warranty runs out on sunday!
Phoned CW in Dorchester on Tues morning as they are closed on Mondays.Was advised to look at fuel pump and see if there was any water under unit.There was a small amount but the well that it sits in aws only about one eighth full.[even with recall for updated o ring.]CW say they will send new unit in post FOC and advise to replace with o ring and silocone sealer to prevent further ingress of water.
On the back of the fuel pump unit there is a covering of black sealant.This was starting to let go on one edge so i removed it completly and underneath is a printsd circuit board.This board has burned out so a new unit should sort the problem.Was also advised to check unit every three months or so for water.
So when bike is out in the rain or getting washed the recess will fill with water and cover the seal and stay there untill it evaporates.Which also badly corrodes the cooling fins.
This gets me thinking,how to remove the water and stop unit drowning again?Wick it away!!!! Went to garden centre and got two large oil lamp wicks at a cost of £1.90.Placed the end of the wick in the lowest forward part of the recess and secured with 300mph tape.Then ran the wick forward on the top of the tanke and down behind the metal bracket that holds the bottom of the side cover on, which is a good snug fit.I then poured in a small amount of water and within 30secs it was bone dry.Tryed the same again with the cover on which still clickes into place fine and still wicks well.Drip drip drip onto back of mudguard.Will refit wick when new unit is fitted and sealed.For peace of mind i think i will carry a spare unit on next big trip.If not for me then maybe for another GS!
All sounds a bit Heath Robinson but if it keeps my bike running thats fine by me.You don't miss it till you ain't got it.
Hope this idea will be of use to some of you.
You really should try and keep your bits dry!!!!!!
