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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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Does anyone else have a High pitch humming noise coming from the inside of their gas tank? Mine does that from time to time. Ive done some searching and couldnt find a def answer to the problem. Maybe the fuel line inside the tank rubbing against the tank? Anyone know? thanks
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Yea i just thought it was the fuel pump.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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yeah the fuel pump comes on for a few secs when i flick the switch, but this sound is totally different. Its a very high pitch hum.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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maybe its early signs of your injector pump is going out?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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Same sound here.... like a loose bolt that hit the tank under acceleration !
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Fuel pump. It should buzz for a couple of seconds when the ignition is turned on, then shuts off. If you are running low on gas, it it possible that the pitch will be higher as the pump struggles and leans out.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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no this noise is not the buzzing noise when the bike turns on. This is while it is running.
 
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Here is a video of someone removing the pump from the tank. You might wanna pull it out an take a look at whats goin' on in there. Not sure if you will need to replace the gasket before you re-install her.

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Alright thanks! guess thats the only way to see if somethings wrong
 
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I had a whine / high pitched noise today coming home from work.

I am lower on fuel than I normally let her get, so maybe that's why I had such a whine today.
 
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