efi help

[johnnied]

My bike is a new 08 picked it up in March(left over). Its been great so far,however today went for a ride and pulled over for a pop . may 5-10 mintues, bike would not start, fuel pump was no coming on and red malfunction light was light. let it set for another 20-30 mintues and it started rode it home,turn it off and same thing all over again. Does the pump run of off the ecu or does it just get power to the switch? Going to pull the tank off and look for bare wires?? Any help would be great. Thanks

 

[erldawg]

I believe there is a relay that powers the fuel pump. Whistler had that issue in the past. U may want to check that as well.
SHould still be under warranty...

 

[Brew]

Yes, suggest you take it back to the dealer for warranty work...:2thumbs:

 

[johnnied]

the closes one is around 2-2 1/2 hours away , I can here the relay clicking, I check it oout later today

 

[johnnied]

well its been 3 days and the bike starts (pump runs} so far its good

 

[REMorris]

Take it to the dealer for warranty work.
Otherwise, it's going to strand you somewhere, probably on a Sunday. Then that leads to a thread beating down BDM.

 

[erldawg]

Take it to the dealer for warranty work.
Otherwise, it's going to strand you somewhere, probably on a Sunday. Then that leads to a thread beating down BDM.

Murphy"s Motorcycle Law !

 

[johnnied]

dealer is sending tank back and ordering a new fuel pump, the tank liner is coming apart

 

[Brew]

Glad they're taking care of ya...:2thumbs:

 

[pknowles]

Should start a new thread on this one but, I'll ask it here. Why does some bikes have liners in the gas tank and other don't?Yea, it's probably a dumass question

 

[BigDogBro1]

You need to check the battery terminal connections and make sure you check each individual WIRE CRIMP that goes to the battery terminals. I had several wire crimps that were loose and the EHC would die, killing the bike. TUG on the wire crimp connectors and make sure they are TIGHT!

 

[erldawg]

You need to check the battery terminal connections and make sure you check each individual WIRE CRIMP that goes to the battery terminals. I had several wire crimps that were loose and the EHC would die, killing the bike. TUG on the wire crimp connectors and make sure they are TIGHT!

Good call BigDogBro1....I also found these wires worn through the insulation. Note these are the compression release wires located in the engine wiring harness that goes up under gas tank. It was rubbing on the bottom plate of the gas tank. Does not hurt to pull the tank and check all wires.

 

[ezrstl]

It would be a good idea to replace the relay. I know you hear it 'click' but that does not gaurantee that there isn't a problem inside the relay keeping power from getting to the pump. I have had one experience with intermittant failure exactly like you are speaking about. It's a quality relay, but still mand-made. Replace it, and remember that the horn relay next to it will interchange with the pump relay.

 

[johnnied]

well the dealer told me new pump.Not sure if they are going to re-line or new tank, I drop the bike off Jan 7th I'm thinking I won't get a call til 2 week of April?? Anyone else care to guess on a return date????

 

[erldawg]

That sucks. They cannot give you a date? I saw a pump on ebay but that does not help you tank issue....

 

[johnnied]

the parts are back

 

[johnnied]

its back in the house runs good

 

[johnnied]

well the bike is back, the next day is the day we got the news about BDM, that was close. Bike runs as new so far

 

[johnnied]

I picked the back up,done and it was close cause they told me that they recivied the parts on Friday and bdm closed that Monday, It's all good