Re: Hit a bump, R1100RS won't run

[Mick <bmwmick@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 09:45 PM 7/9/2007, you wrote:
> '01 R1100RS, ~51K miles.  The shocks need replacing and I haven't
> gotten to this, so the ride is harsh on bumpy roads.  I hit a large
> pothole, hard, at 20 MPH.  Both the temp. and fuel gauges on the RID
> immediately maxxed out at full bars and the engine died.  Couldn't
> restart it, and had to push it home (fortunately only about a mile).
>
> When I turn the ignition key to on, I don't hear any short mechanical
> buzzing (which is the fuel pump, right?), and the RID maxxes out the
> temp. and fuel (clock still displays correct time).  Starter,
> headlight/turn signals and warning lights all continue to function.
>
> Any ideas on where to begin looking?

Craig,
  Lift the fuel tank and check the 5-pin connector on the right side.
It passes all the power to your fuel pump and signals to the fuel
gauge and low fuel indicator.

Mick
Tucson