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#405931 sprt220 (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1010 fuel pump 6 Years, 6 Months ago   When I turn the key on I don't hear the fuel pump going on. Never did that. In the mornings it's hard to start but once it's started there's no problem.If I stop it starts right away but still no pump sound.Anyway to test the pump? Ken   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #405932 smokescreens (User) lifes better riding twins Platinum Boarder Posts: 17430 Re:fuel pump 6 Years, 6 Months ago   best way to test the pump is to pull the line going into the carb and turn the key. the pump wont kick on if there is enough pressure.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #406067 MidStar07 (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 826 Re:fuel pump 6 Years, 6 Months ago   Maybe I'm not getting the joke, but wouldn't that just spray fuel outta that line?!?   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #406068 TheSheepdog (User) Famous last words Watch this S*&^ Platinum Boarder Posts: 1450 Re:fuel pump 6 Years, 6 Months ago   MidStar07 wrote: Maybe I'm not getting the joke, but wouldn't that just spray fuel outta that line?!? Yes IF the pump is working it will give you a continuous stream. Put the hose into a gas can to save the gas.. If it isn't working then it won't spray. Good test to see if the pump works. SD   Logged     The Sheepdog The most dangerous thing on the planet....... a 2nd LT saying \\\\\\\"based on my experience\\\\\\\"   The administrator has disabled public write access. #406071 smokescreens (User) lifes better riding twins Platinum Boarder Posts: 17430 Re:fuel pump 6 Years, 6 Months ago   MidStar07 wrote: Maybe I'm not getting the joke, but wouldn't that just spray fuel outta that line?!? Yea, I wasn't trying to be an ass . If the fuel pumps out your pump is fine if it dont then the pump is shot or not getting power   Logged     Last Edit: 2011/08/03 14:03 By smokescreens.     The administrator has disabled public write access. #406085 coalstoves (User) Are YOU Sure Expert Boarder Posts: 574 Re:fuel pump 6 Years, 6 Months ago   If the Bike runs its working. The only time I hear the start up clicks of the fuel pump is after the bike has sat 12-18 hours, the pump repressurizes the system. The fact you do not hear clicks most of the time is good, it means your needle valve and seat inside the carb are sealing properly. My bike used to give a couple of clicks every time I turned the key and eventually got to the point it was idling poorly, I had to replace the Needle Valve and seat, they were leaking and this can be attributed to ethanol in the Gasoline in my less than humble opinion. Go ride it.   Logged     My Bikes Page SEAT LINK 1999 XV1600AL - ROAD STAR Never Time To Do It Right But Always Time To Do It Twice   The administrator has disabled public write access. #406086 Warden (Moderator) Moderator Posts: 9535 Re:fuel pump 6 Years, 6 Months ago   coalstoves wrote: If the Bike runs its working. The only time I hear the start up clicks of the fuel pump is after the bike has sat 12-18 hours, the pump repressurizes the system. The fact you do not hear clicks most of the time is good, it means your needle valve and seat inside the carb are sealing properly. My bike used to give a couple of clicks every time I turned the key and eventually got to the point it was idling poorly, I had to replace the Needle Valve and seat, they were leaking and this can be attributed to ethanol in the Gasoline in my less than humble opinion. Go ride it. Good to know. Mine does that exact thing (rarely clicks unless it's been sitting overnight). Makes perfect sense and gives me a little more piece of mind. (and some argue I have very little mind to give up)   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #406092 greenpus (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 3215 Re:fuel pump 6 Years, 6 Months ago   Sheepdog wrote: MidStar07 wrote: Maybe I'm not getting the joke, but wouldn't that just spray fuel outta that line?!? Yes IF the pump is working it will give you a continuous stream. Put the hose into a gas can to save the gas.. If it isn't working then it won't spray. Good test to see if the pump works. SD wouldn't it be easier to just start the bike and turn off the petcock so the carb runs out of gas and dies? Turn ignition off, turn the petcock back to the on position and then turn on the ignition switch. THe pump will turn on and you'll be able to hear if it is working and pressurize the carb.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #406124 sprt220 (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1010 Re:fuel pump 6 Years, 6 Months ago   Thanks guys I will try all of the above. Just weird because it has always started right away in the mornings. Ken   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #406131 Starkruzen (User) Starkruzen Platinum Boarder Posts: 1461 Re:fuel pump 6 Years, 6 Months ago   Make sure your kill switch is not on...becuase if it is and you turn your key the pump won't work. just saying..   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access.

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