Another HES victim?

[outpost22]

Well, I think you can add me to the list. My '96 RT with 50,000 miles just suddenly quit today on a freeway overpass. Luckily I was able to coast up onto a handicap ramp and sidewalk. The bike would turn over but not restart. I couldn't hear if the fuel pump came on or not as there was too much noise from traffic.

The funny part was I had just emailed BMWMick about getting an HES as preventative maintenance.

 

Anyway, I will check the coil and also replace the HES no matter if it was the culprit or not. I assume if the coil was the problem, the bike would not restart (?). Well, it did restart after sitting about 20 minutes and I rode it home.

 

Just curious if there is anyone in the far No. California or Oregon region who has done one of these and wouldn't mind helping me do the repair?

Thanks

[outpost22]

If the fuel tank has to be removed, what size fuel hose clamp is required to shut off gas flow on the RT?

[smiller]

The fuel tank will have to be removed. There are several types of special-purpose clamps available for the job of temporarily pinching off fuel lines, available at most auto parts stores, Sears, Pep Boys, etc. Here is just one example.

[bmwmick]

If the fuel tank has to be removed, what size fuel hose clamp is required to shut off gas flow on the RT?

 

Before I put the quick disconnects on my RT, I used a couple of punches to plug the hoses. Worked great.

 

Oh, I never did get your reply to the HES E-Mail I sent you in return.

 

Mick

[outpost22]

If the fuel tank has to be removed, what size fuel hose clamp is required to shut off gas flow on the RT?

 

Before I put the quick disconnects on my RT, I used a couple of punches to plug the hoses. Worked great.

 

Oh, I never did get your reply to the HES E-Mail I sent you in return.

 

Mick

 

Mick,

Check your PM

Thanks

[OoPEZoO]

The fuel tank will have to be removed.

 

?????? To replace a HES ??????

 

I beg to differ on that. I just did mine last month in a hotel parking lot (see HERE). We didn't remove the tank. We just unbolted the rear and moved it out of the way enough to squeeze a hand in there to get at the connector.

[smiller]

I beg to differ on that. I just did mine last month in a hotel parking lot (see HERE). We didn't remove the tank. We just unbolted the rear and moved it out of the way enough to squeeze a hand in there to get at the connector.

Mine was tie-wraped in a way that required removal of the tank, but yes, that connector is the only thing you need to access so if you can get it apart without removing the tank then you're good to go so yeah, I agree it's worth a try. From what I've seen I wouldn't count on this in advance though.

[OoPEZoO]

Mine was tie-wraped in a way that required removal of the tank, but yes, that connector is the only thing you need to access so if you can get it apart without removing the tank then you're good to go so yeah, I agree it's worth a try. From what I've seen I wouldn't count on this in advance though.

 

OK.....I cheated . We cut the zip-tie holding the connector. I always carry a ton of spare zip-ties, so I just cut it and replaced it.

[outpost22]

Update:

 

The bike is back together. Went ahead and replaced the alternator belt, and the fuel filter. Figured might as well as I had the fuel tank off and the alt cover off. Also checked the coil and it was fine.

 

Anyway, she fired right up and ran great.

Thanks for everyones help, especially BMWmick for sending out the HES and answering all my dumb questions.

[OoPEZoO]

Nice, welcome to the club

[mshuell]

Mick is on my "Good Guy" list.

 

Best Wishes, Mark Shuell.

[Parrothead]

Mine crapped out yesterday in the vegas heat. Bike started about 15 minutes later. Already have the harness from Mick so it looks like some time off from work this week.