R1150RT Fuel Pump Help

[xgman]

About 5 miles from home I noticed a strong gas smell, however my '02 R1150RT continued to run OK. After I got home and shut the bike down an inspection revealed one of the fuel line snap fittings had come loose and had leaked some gas. (IMO, as the bike ran after the gas leak, the line that leaked must have been the return line). After reconnecting the fuel line fitting, the bike will not start. My question: Is it possible running the rest of the way home without fuel circulating has damaged the fuel pump? I can hear what sounds like the fuel pump pressurizing when I turn the key on. The shop manual does state that circulating gas is what cools and prevents damage to the fuel pump bearings.

Anyone had any experience with this or care to offer a suggestion? TIA

[BradfordBenn]

If I remember right, the 02RT had a recall because of a fitting on the fuel system. I know because I had that problem and the dealer took care of it.

From http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/results.cfm

Make : BMW Model : R SERIES Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V028000 Recall Date : JAN 15, 2004
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 39000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE O-RING IN FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLING COULD BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM INVOLVING CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST ALL CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS. ALSO, ALL FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLINGS WILL BE INSPECTED. IF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE QUICK-DISCONNECT O-RING WILL BE REPLACED. IF DAMAGED, THE COUPLING WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

[kbasa]

Is there something in the fitting that's blocking the fuel flow?

[riderR1150GSAdv]

The pump is also cooled by the fuel in the tank so it ought to be allright. I would however bring the bike to the dealer as the recall may be effective for your bike too.
Good luck!!

[xgman]

Thanks to all. It is at the dealer's, hopefully to be fixed in time to head for Stagecoach next week. Merry Christmas to all!

[xgman]

Got a call from the dealer this AM. Seems one of the hose clamps inside the tank had also come loose, fuel pump is OK. Funny thing is, the dealer was the last one who removed and worked inside the tank. Can't complain, tho, all was covered by warranty, including a roll-on ride to the shop. Close call, mileage is 35,550!

[Bfish]

...now do a good deed for continued good luck! :clap