GS Fuel Injection issue

[TurboCharger]

Miquel is having a prob with fuel injection, I will summarise for everyone in case someone has a better idea.

Miquel wrote:
"When I was riding about 100-120 kms, suddenly, the
bike had a small failure on the gas injection, just half second, as
there was no petrol going the cilinders, and again it worked again.
The same happend few times, about 10 times, one every 20 or 30 km"

From my understanding and experience this is unlikely to be the fuel pump controller. When my FPC died there was no signs it just went and the effect was like running out of petrol. Although I don't rule it out entirely I suggested to Miquel to check the quality of the fuel and perhaps try an injector cleaner.

I also think that maybe he should check the air filter as pour air flow might also be a problem.

Has anyone got another idea?

FYI Miquel is riding a BMW R1200GS 06 or 07 model I think, so the fuel filter is not servicable.

[MikeS]

My 1150 has been doing similar things but I've a feeling it might be battery related. Mine would stutter as if running out of fuel after 1/2 mile or so but seemed ok on a long run. Turned out the old battery had a problem and seemed to be ok once I had it replaced. However recently its been acting up again and reckon its the cold weather/lack of use so have recharged it and once this snow fecks off, will try it again.

[TurboCharger]

Thanks Mike I'll pass on the info.

Probably an issue with bad fuel but you never know.

[TurboCharger]

Miquel wrote:

"By the way, my fuel problems finished as soon as I filled the tank with libyan petrol (cheap and good). Take care about the Siwa gas station. I think petrol was mixed with some oil or water. "

So lesson is to be wary of the Egyptian petrol quality.

[dajg]

$5 bucks says your fuel pump is gonna die soon...

total power failure f650 twin - stuck in khartoum - ADVrider

[TurboCharger]

Originally Posted by dajg

$5 bucks says your fuel pump is gonna die soon...

total power failure f650 twin - stuck in khartoum - ADVrider

I'll take your $5 and raise you $20!

Different bike different pump. You can't take an example of f650 to r1200 and extrapolate one person's experience because of similar problems to another, but since you did, I'll be happy to take your money


Anyone else want to weigh in on this one, it might get interesting very quickly.