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Went to start my bike yesterday and heard a weird chirp from my fuel pump and nothing since.
When you toggle the ignition switch now, no sound inside tank at all.
Bike cranks and cranks, no fire.
Last time bike was on the road it had front/rear abs brakes fluid replaced only.
I've certainly done my fair share of wrenching on HDs but not sure I want to tackle the fuel pump.
I've done all these recommendations from past posts so far.
Would love to know if there is anything I am forgetting before I have it towed in.
All fuses tested left side of bike
All relays tested left side of bike
Spark plugs removed and cleaned
No broken wires on starter
Detached battery for a few hours, cleaned contacts.
FOB battery new
Fresh non-ethanol gas
Battery charged just to rule that out (2 yrs old)
Went to start my bike yesterday and heard a weird chirp from my fuel pump and nothing since.
When you toggle the ignition switch now, no sound inside tank at all.
Bike cranks and cranks, no fire.
Last time bike was on the road it had front/rear abs brakes fluid replaced only.
I've certainly done my fair share of wrenching on HDs but not sure I want to tackle the fuel pump.
I've done all these recommendations from past posts so far.
Would love to know if there is anything I am forgetting before I have it towed in.
All fuses tested left side of bike
All relays tested left side of bike
Spark plugs removed and cleaned
No broken wires on starter
Detached battery for a few hours, cleaned contacts.
FOB battery new
Fresh non-ethanol gas
Battery charged just to rule that out (2 yrs old)
Shoot a little starting fluid in the TB and crank the motor, see if the motor fires. If it does that does indicate lack of fuel. I would then want to attach a fuel pressure gauge to also insure that there is no pressure coming from the pump. Then you start with checking wiring to insure that voltage is going to the pump.
Pump is easy to remove. Leave the tank on the bike but cover the paint. You'll need to take the allen bolts off the front and back of the tank dash, remove it and the vent hoses, electrical connections, then use a hammer and flat screwdriver to turn the metal ring anti-clockwise to remove the pump. It all comes right out of the top. I stuff a rag into the tank neck around the bits I'm working on because I like to drop things. Grab a filter kit, too.
I work way too much, bike has approx 5300 miles on it.
Had a friend come over this evening and helped me test good 12v at the wiring harness at the top of the tank.
I had not realized you need to remove the tank console to get to the test point but was easier than I thought.
Needless to say, I will be changing out the fuel pump. Never had one of these go before in my 20 years of riding.
First I would take it out and check the filter, fuel pickup strainer, and all the connections before I spent $190 on a pump.
Takes a little finesse to get the filter clip back in, don't drop it into the tank.
Make sure you have a service manual as that will help you.
You don't need the special tool for the locking ring, just a good flat end punch and tap it with a hammer. Tape around the area so as not to damage the pain if you slip with the punch.