Anybody? I can't figure it out for the life of me other than maybe an efi issue?

 

I can't get the video to play on my phone. Just throwing this out there but have u thought of the fuel pump. I have seen where the pump will lose pressure on startup shorting it fuel. Once started the pump continuously runs, so it runs fine. Try turning the key on & off several times before that cold start. Just a suggestion.

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Sounds valid. Is there any way to check that pump specifically? Or do you think I would just have to replace it?

 

Sorry phone screw up

 

There should be a port on the fuel rail to check fuel pressure. Try turning the key on & off several times before start and see if that helps.

If u need pm me your number and ill call u.

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If u have a gauge to check fuel pressure hook it up to the rail and turn on the key.

Then turn off key and the rail should hold the pressure with out dropping for a while.

I try not to replace anything unless its cheap or I know for sure it needs to be replaced.

Also be careful when pushing on that Schrader valve on the fuel rail, fuel will spray out meaning serious fire hazard if u r not careful.

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Thanks for the tip! And I'll pm you.

 

Jz, Ive got the same problem you do here in Jerzey. Temp drops below 60 and I have to take my truck to work. Depending on how cold it is, it will normally try starting till the battery runs dead without kicking over. Check out the thread below. It didnt work for me, but others have sworn by it for the 02-03's.

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-16812.html

 

I've got the same issue on my 03. It happened when i replaced my TPS sensor and ever since then I've had the issue. I think it has to do with the adjustment screw on the fuel rail. Also, there is a popping noise, might be backfiring, associated with it. I'm not trying to thread jack, just trying to diagnose the same issue as you. Is there a certain point for that screw to be set?

 

Apologies if this isn't the right thread but I have a 2000 R1 which I have rebuilt. It has been starting fine, the previous issue was a dead battery. However, I have now put the front bodywork on and the bike won't start. All that happens now is the starter relay clicks. I have tried another battery but still only clicks. I have tried a jump stater on the bike but when I attach it nothing happens at all, no clicks, nothing. Additionally the neutral light doesn't show after I attached the jump starter. Any help would really be appreciated. Thanks