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by jcf66
Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:09 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Stumped - won't start
Replies: 19
Views: 4866

Re: Stumped - won't start

I understand as these things can get fustrating. The relays rarely fail and if not the kill switch it almost surely is the switch in the clutch leaver. Remember if the side stand is in the down position and the trany is in any gear (or no neutral light) the starter button will not work (without the...
by jcf66
Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Stumped - won't start
Replies: 19
Views: 4866

Re: Stumped - won't start

Albeit regretfully, I am tapping out and will take it to the dealer for repair. I spent the past two hours taking apart the kill switch/starter hosing and I couldn't see any broken wires. I got in as far as I could - going in any further, like to the wiring under the ignition, probably exceeds my sk...
by jcf66
Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:55 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Stumped - won't start
Replies: 19
Views: 4866

Re: Stumped - won't start

I have a similar thread on the MOA forum - they recommended checking connectors and fuses. Tried all that too.
by jcf66
Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:26 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Stumped - won't start
Replies: 19
Views: 4866

Re: Stumped - won't start

It's not the side stand, kill switch, or in gear. The thing that really has me is I'm not hearing the fuel pump start up. I suppose it could wire connection from throttle to the fuel pump I suppose, and I will certainly check again tomorrow (getting too dark in the garage).
by jcf66
Sun Mar 09, 2014 5:54 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Stumped - won't start
Replies: 19
Views: 4866

Re: Stumped - won't start

Thanks AZBMWRIDER, but that was the first thing I checked!
by jcf66
Sun Mar 09, 2014 5:02 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Stumped - won't start
Replies: 19
Views: 4866

Stumped - won't start

I went out to fire up the r1150r this afternoon, and hit the starter button - no click, click, click - nothing. I don't hear the fuel pump whine either. I tried jump starting it, still nothing. Lights, clock, horn, brakes and all other electric circuitry seems to work. I replaced the handlebar riser...
by jcf66
Thu May 09, 2013 4:56 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Just got a tall seat - world of difference
Replies: 3
Views: 1397

Just got a tall seat - world of difference

I just put the tall Rockster seat on my 2004 r1150r and took it for a spin. MAN what a noticeable difference! At 5' 11" with long legs, I was just too cramped with the lower stock seat. If anyone needs a low seat, shoot me a note - I'd consider selling it (make me an offer) or trading it for so...
by jcf66
Sun May 05, 2013 6:44 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: NEW OWNER, seat height?
Replies: 24
Views: 7233

Re: NEW OWNER, seat height?

I've only owned my '04 for about a month and a half, but the low seat height was getting to me too. I just plopped down $143 for a used '04 OEM Rockster seat on ebay. I thought about saving the cash and using it toward a better aftermarket seat in the future, but I needed something now as my knees w...
by jcf66
Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:13 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Stoked new owner of a 2004 R1150R!
Replies: 12
Views: 3805

Re: Stoked new owner of a 2004 R1150R!

Posting pictures is not intuitive - I'll try to figure it out when I have more time. It appears as if you cannot add them from your computer, you must instead link to a photo sharing website?
by jcf66
Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:25 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Stoked new owner of a 2004 R1150R!
Replies: 12
Views: 3805

Stoked new owner of a 2004 R1150R!

My name is Jeff and I've been in the market for a good used motorcycle for a long time after selling my Bonneville a couple years ago. Although I found numerous bikes to purchase and came close on a couple, something just never felt right about them so I waited....and waited....and waited. I have al...