Bimota Forum

jakoblt · Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 61 Location: Denmark

Hi

I was on Tour last friday. I had been driven for about 4 hours in rain when The engine suddenly stops. I pulled over and tries to start again and it wouldent. The last 15 km before That happend i noticed That when i was giving full throttle/gas it was Like the engine wouldent take revs.
I fuelled 20 km before this started. I cant find the problem. Can anyone Help me?
Since it is with fuel injection Can it be water?
Any Help would be much apriciatet.

Brgda.

Jakob

oily · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire

Probably one of two things..........

dodgy Italian electrics which usually pack up as soon as a rain cloud appearers on the horizon...

OR water in the fuel Crying or Very sad

Bimota's do not tend to enjoy being run in the rain, especially for four hours Wink

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morebhp · Joined: 02 May 2012 Posts: 302 Location: Marbella, Spain

A very sophisticated safety feature? Wink

Poor quality fuel?
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fish · Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Posts: 138 Location: australia

hi mate mine and some of my mates sb6,s have the problem of water making its way onto the coils and doing the same thing.Worth having a look.
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jakoblt · Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 61 Location: Denmark

Hi All of you

Tanks for the replys:) I Will try to check what you have suggested. There are no bimota mechanichs in Denmark. So All answers are apriciatet.
Brgds

Jakob

oily · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire

There are NO bimota mechanics in the UK Wink

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Pompey · Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough

I can name 3 ...
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oily · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire

Is this a game?

are they Bimota trained?

What are the criteria for being a Bimota mechanic?

3? Shocked

That's more than the Bimota factory Laughing

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jakoblt · Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 61 Location: Denmark

If its water in the fuel Can i put carb alcohol in the tank even when its with fuel injection?
If its the Coil what do you suggest i do? Buy new or what ?

Brgds

Jakob

Evilchicken0 · Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London

First thing to do is take the bodywork off and let it dry out - then if it starts ands runs ok it's more likely to be elecrtrical.

If you look in the tank with a torch you might see if there's water in there. It would sink to the bottom so it could have got in when you filled up. Drain the tank and use new fuel.

Did the motor turn over ok - if it was slow to turn I'd suspect the battery and charging system.

If it turned over ok but wouldn't fire then the igniton or fueling. Check the fuel filter and listen for the fuel pump clicking.

If you suspect the electrical loom take the connectors apart one by one see they're clean an put a small amount Petrolium Jelly (Vaseline) on them before putting them back together.
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Vince186 · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 7:54 pm Post subject:

One small addition, check all fuses.
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jakoblt · Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 61 Location: Denmark

Hi evil

This is a great Help. I Will try this and Will let you All know How it ends. Thanks to All of you for the Help. If this dont work i Will try the local Yamaha dealer.

Brgds
Jakob

jakoblt · Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 61 Location: Denmark

Hi

I finally got the bike a part. It is the fuse for "injection system protection" has anybody got an idea what to do. I Will of course install new fuse but what then?

Brgds

Jakob

Evilchicken0 · Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London

Is it an inline fuse or part of a fuse box ??? either way clean it up and put bit of vaseline on the connectors.
Follow the wires and check the next componant to see if water can get in it and cause a short.
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akito-man · Joined: 27 Jan 2012 Posts: 361 Location: fife,scotland

Doesnt your bike have air ducts to the air filter? Maybe sucking water in?, did you fill up with part bio fuel? This has been known to cause probs on some bikes, connectors- you can get a silicone connector spray from a good electric supplier, or as prev said , vaseline! The water could be blocking the injector causing a protection fail on the fuse, it wont fine mist like benzine does, better than feeding your engine aqua! My sb8 had just a wee bit of rain on wed night, and was instantly noticeable, sucking droplets and into the air filter! Was out today and was ok! You can also get a product thats fuel freindly and it gets shut of water whilst in fuel tank, but better to drain as there might have been water in the fuel you bought!also water is heavier then petrol, so you might be able to salvage most of your fuel! No smoking or naked ladies;) good luck!
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