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Jan 25, 2011 | 05:57 AM

Coxbow

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Fuel pump

Hi Folks,

Did anyone ever had problems with the in tank fuel pump ?

I'm planing to make some tank mods that will make the full pump inaccessible.

thanks

Jan 25, 2011 | 06:28 AM

Mike T

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Originally Posted by Coxbow

Hi Folks,

Did anyone ever had problems with the in tank fuel pump ?

I'm planing to make some tank mods that will make the full pump inaccessible.

thanks

My bike has the original fuel pump if that helps you decide.

Jan 25, 2011 | 07:45 AM

hspring03

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Pin holes in the lines to the pump are a common problem...

Making it inaccessible really isn't a great plan.

Jan 25, 2011 | 07:46 AM

ItsYBob

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06 deluxe fuel pump went out @ bbbq last year

Jan 25, 2011 | 09:50 AM

DR. V-TWIN

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My gas line from the fuel pump got a pinhole in it when I first got my bike (used) and the fuel line had to be replaced. I say replace the fuel line while you are in there.

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Jan 25, 2011 | 11:25 AM

SUUIE

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You can also start leaking at the check valve and have to replace the check valve assembly which includes the hose spoken about above.

Jan 25, 2011 | 11:37 AM

stevevfd

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That doesn't seem like a good idea. The fuel lines could get pinholes, the filter needs to be changed as part of the service of the fuel system, the pump/electronics could always fail. What would you do then if something happened? The pump is reliable, but you just never know...

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Jan 26, 2011 | 11:40 AM

Coxbow

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Thanks guys,

I knew it wasn’t a good idea, but think I found another way, just do it the “classic” (wanted to avoid that) and custom make a leather tank panel, just have to find something to fill the gap between the console and the tank…