sputtered and died...

[jwagreen]

Also make sure you connected the electrical connection on the fuel pump when you put the tank back on and the fuel hoses are connected and not pinched.

[DavidT]

Eureka... pulling the fuse worked, it fired right up and I just got back from a quick ride. Is there anything else I should do after replacing the HES?
I can't thank you all enough for all of the great advice. Hopefully, someday I can chime in with something that will help someone.

[AZBMWRIDER]

Does the fuel pump run ???

[jwagreen]

I would reset the Throttle positing sensor. It is easy and takes one minute to do by turning on the ignition key (don't start) and fully open and close the throttle a couple of times, then turn off the ignition key.

[DavidT]

Got it, I will do that when I get home. Everything sounds pretty good except when I let off the starter button there is a little bit of a rubbing sound near the flywheel. I wonder if I scuffed something up when I pinned it to break the nut on the pulley loose.
At any rate, it is such a relief to hear the old girl run again. I can't thank you all enough.