Re: R100RT won't start

[Bob Hadden <kbhadden@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Doug is probably giving you the best advise here, but don't forget to 
check the kill switch.

Yah, I know, you already did that, but I had to say it just in case ;-))

Bob Hadden '98RS, '62R27


On May 28, 2004, at 4:37 PM, Matt Warren wrote:

> I have a 97 R1100RT that has sat idle for 18 months or so. 20k miles 
> on it.
> After doing some routine work on it, it won't start. Turns over but 
> not a
> single sputter.
>
> This is what I did:
>
> - Replace throttle/choke/throttle body cables.
> - Oil/filter change, Mobil 1 15w50, BMW filter
> - Gearbox oil change, BMW Gear Oil 80w90 GL5
> - Final drive oil, BMW Gear Oil 80w90 GL5
> - Air filter, stock BMW
> - Spark plugs, Autolite's (per advice of IBMWR.org tech notes)
> - Checked and tweaked valve clearances (small tweaks on 2 valves)
>
> Battery is strong and it cranks just fine. But does not fire.
>
> - Pulled both plugs, confirmed strong spark.
> - Disconnected right fuel line to injector, had strong flow.
> - Drained old gas and put in 1 gal of fresh.
> - I can hear the fuel pump going when when key is turned.
>
> Anybody have any ideas!?!? I'm getting stumped. It was running fine 
> when put
> away 18 months ago.

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