K100 wont start

hi all,

just recently returned to motorcycles after marrage, kids divorce etc.
purchased a secondhand 1983/4 bmw k100. all was running ok until i
accidently hit the kill switch whilst reversing the bike with the motor
running. since then it wont start.

there is electrics to the dash and too the started button but the fuel
pump is the only thing that works but there is no ignition? i have
checked the fuses but not being all that familar with the k series i am
in the dark. any leads?

cheers,

wayne

 

Starter motor not rotating



Engine stop switch off.



Fuse blown. Check fuse number 1 located behind the left-hand side panel.



Battery voltage low. Switching on the headlamp and operating the horn will
give a good indication of the charge level. If necessary recharge the
battery from an external source. 1 Load-shedding relay faulty. If the
ancillary circuits are not cut off when the starter motor is operating the
current drain may be sufficient to prevent the motor from rotating. Renew
the relay.



Neutral gear not selected.



Faulty neutral indicator switch or clutch interlock switch. Check the switch
wiring and switches for correct operation.



Ignition switch defective. Check switch for continuity and connections for
security.



Engine stop switch defective. Check switch for continuity in 'Run' position.
Fault will be caused by broken, wet or corroded switch contacts. Clean or
renew as necessary.



Starter button switch faulty. Check continuity of switch. Faults as for
engine stop switch.



Starter relay faulty. If the switch is functioning correctly a pronounced
click should be heard when the starter button is depressed. This presupposes
that current is flowing to the solenoid when the button is depressed.



Wiring open or shorted. Check first that the battery terminal connections
are tight and corrosion free. Follow this by checking that all wiring
connections are dry, tight and corrosion free. Check also for frayed or
broken wiring. Occasionally a wire may become trapped between two, moving
components, particularly in the vicinity of the steering head, leading to
breakage of the internal core.



Boxer

 

Are we to assume you did reset the kill switch to run?

regards,
CrazyCam

 

I also had the fuel line pop off the fuel pump in my K100RT. That's gonna
ruuin your day too.

YOu might wanna unscrew the fuel cap screws (to allow biger access to the
pump) and with your wife's good washing up gloves on, just have a feel to
make sure the lines are connected/clamped properly.

Adam

 

Did you get any funny headlight flickering before it stopped starting?
If so; it's starter-motor brushes.
(Thanks Al)

 

You don't work for Micro$oft do you? Go to start to shutdown!