1150 GS running rough after repairs

Keepiru · 01-27-2011, 03:52 PM

Back in November the wind blew over my '02 1150GS in the parking lot, the curb hit the instrument panel, shattering the windshield, the panel, and most of the brackets holding it all together. Between working with the insurance company/bank to buy parts (find new part broken, schedule appt with adjuster, adjuster writes check, take check to bank, they deposit it, place order for part, email order to bank, they release funds (sheesh!)) and the fact that I have an unheated garage, it has taken me until now to get it all back together.

Now it won't idle, constantly sputters, and surges. I can keep it running by holding the throttle up to 1500rpm, when driving at 30mph it constantly sputters, and when I try to accelerate, I get nothing and then a yank the bike out from under me surge.

Looking through the forums and FAQ, I have a couple of ideas.
TPS damaged in fall? (it fell on the left side)
problem with the throttle cables (is there a doc on that, I couldn't find one)
throttle body sync?
fuel problem due to setting for 2 months with no fuel stabilizer

Does it sound like I'm on the right track, anything you would add or subtract? Suggestions on how to check for each problem?

Thanks,
Brandon

maalstroom · 01-27-2011, 04:13 PM

Unseated throttle cable at TB.

/thread

ghostrider1964 · 01-27-2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maalstroom

Unseated throttle cable at TB.

/thread

+1..as I read your post it was my first thought...Look at both throttle cables and make sure they are seated properly...usually the right one is the culprit unless your fall was to the left

piratetreasure · 01-27-2011, 05:24 PM

Keepiru · 01-27-2011, 10:04 PM

You all are amazing. That is exactly what it was. Kinda funny it happens often enough that you have a picture of it.

Thanks again, can't wait to get back on the road after 2 months off. I think that is the longest I've been off of a bike since I got my license.

Brandon

Dan Cãta · 01-28-2011, 05:10 AM

3rd or 4th time this month?

Jim Moore · 01-28-2011, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keepiru

You all are amazing. That is exactly what it was. Kinda funny it happens often enough that you have a picture of it.

Thanks again, can't wait to get back on the road after 2 months off. I think that is the longest I've been off of a bike since I got my license.

Brandon

It's like a game now. First one to post the answer wins. Now you can play too!

tagesk · 01-28-2011, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keepiru

You all are amazing. That is exactly what it was. Kinda funny it happens often enough that you have a picture of it.
Brandon

Sir,
There is an explicit warning about that issue in the GSpot FAQ.
It is indeed frequent.
I've now even added the image in the hope that it is not overlooked by anyone.

[TaSK]

Galloglaich · 01-28-2011, 02:17 PM

let you who is without sin cast the first stone....

Keepiru · 01-28-2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tagesk

Sir,
There is an explicit warning about that issue in the GSpot FAQ.
It is indeed frequent.
I've now even added the image in the hope that it is not overlooked by anyone.

[TaSK]

Yeah, I did see that in the FAQ and it was on my list of things to check. Although the name "Running on one cylinder" is a bit too specific, I'm not sure that mine was running on one cylinder, or that I would know if it were. Perhaps renaming it to "bike runs rough after doing unrelated repair" would stand out more. That said, the picture helps a lot, even with the description not quite matching, I would have checked that.

Brandon

tagesk · 01-28-2011, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keepiru

Perhaps renaming it to "bike runs rough after doing unrelated repair" would stand out more.

Brandon

Good idea; I'll change it.

And, if I may add, your reply was just what I was hoping for. I did not mean to harass you
for not finding it in the FAQ. I am sorry if I came across in that manner!

[TaSK]

EDIT: And now it has been done.

piratetreasure · 01-28-2011, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keepiru

You all are amazing. That is exactly what it was. Kinda funny it happens often enough that you have a picture of it.

Thanks again, can't wait to get back on the road after 2 months off. I think that is the longest I've been off of a bike since I got my license.

Brandon

Rest assured it has happened to all of us (me more than once....) and the initial "oh shit what have I done to my bike now" feeling is replaced by a HUGE sigh of relief once we remember to check the damn cable! Welcome to the club!

BERNERBUDDY · 01-28-2011, 07:52 PM

Yep!!! On the day I bought my '01 gs, while riding home, it happened to me. And that was exactly what I thought to my self. What the F... have I gone and done now. The rough running does leave you w/ a bit of an empty feeling. BB

fishwich · 06-24-2012, 02:58 PM

My right side TB cable became unseated this morning as I was replacing the battery. Hard to start and wouldn't idle without some throttle. Dammit!
All is well now. Thanks!!

def · 06-24-2012, 04:00 PM

The late Rob Lentini helped me when I removed my tank and unknowingly dislodged the RH throttle cable from the ferrule.

Thanks Rob, RIP.

01-27-2011, 03:52 PM	#1
Keepiru ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 63	1150 GS running rough after repairs Back in November the wind blew over my '02 1150GS in the parking lot, the curb hit the instrument panel, shattering the windshield, the panel, and most of the brackets holding it all together. Between working with the insurance company/bank to buy parts (find new part broken, schedule appt with adjuster, adjuster writes check, take check to bank, they deposit it, place order for part, email order to bank, they release funds (sheesh!)) and the fact that I have an unheated garage, it has taken me until now to get it all back together. Now it won't idle, constantly sputters, and surges. I can keep it running by holding the throttle up to 1500rpm, when driving at 30mph it constantly sputters, and when I try to accelerate, I get nothing and then a yank the bike out from under me surge. Looking through the forums and FAQ, I have a couple of ideas. TPS damaged in fall? (it fell on the left side) problem with the throttle cables (is there a doc on that, I couldn't find one) throttle body sync? fuel problem due to setting for 2 months with no fuel stabilizer Does it sound like I'm on the right track, anything you would add or subtract? Suggestions on how to check for each problem? Thanks, Brandon __________________ Motorcycles tell us a useful truth: we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good, but that’s no reason not to enjoy every minute of the ride. --Dave Karlotski '02 BMW 1150GS, '83 Honda Nighthawk

01-27-2011, 04:13 PM	#2
maalstroom Ferret Legger Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Laguna Madre Oddometer: 455	Unseated throttle cable at TB. /thread __________________ ...................... My gears grind more and more each day.

01-27-2011, 05:24 PM	#4
piratetreasure Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2004 Location: SW Florida, FMB Oddometer: 527	__________________ "He who rides the tiger finds it difficult to dismount." Rudyard Kipling

01-27-2011, 10:04 PM	#5
Keepiru ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 63	You all are amazing. That is exactly what it was. Kinda funny it happens often enough that you have a picture of it. Thanks again, can't wait to get back on the road after 2 months off. I think that is the longest I've been off of a bike since I got my license. Brandon __________________ Motorcycles tell us a useful truth: we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good, but that’s no reason not to enjoy every minute of the ride. --Dave Karlotski '02 BMW 1150GS, '83 Honda Nighthawk

01-28-2011, 05:10 AM	#6
Dan Cãta Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Cluj, Romania Oddometer: 1,465	3rd or 4th time this month? __________________ R 1100/1150 Intake(Throttle body) repair kits - Now with nstructions!!! Waterproof HES (Hall effect plates) for R 850/1100/1150 beemers boxer-upgrades/webstore

01-28-2011, 02:17 PM	#9
Galloglaich Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Scotland Oddometer: 212	let you who is without sin cast the first stone.... __________________ civilisation begins with distillation

01-28-2011, 07:52 PM	#13
BERNERBUDDY Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 132	Yep!!! On the day I bought my '01 gs, while riding home, it happened to me. And that was exactly what I thought to my self. What the F... have I gone and done now. The rough running does leave you w/ a bit of an empty feeling. BB

06-24-2012, 02:58 PM	#14
fishwich Stubbly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 857	My right side TB cable became unseated this morning as I was replacing the battery. Hard to start and wouldn't idle without some throttle. Dammit! All is well now. Thanks!!

06-24-2012, 04:00 PM	#15
def I have little to say Joined: Feb 2004 Location: The woods and mountains of Alabama Oddometer: 6,307	The late Rob Lentini helped me when I removed my tank and unknowingly dislodged the RH throttle cable from the ferrule. Thanks Rob, RIP.

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