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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 07:09 PM
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Hey, I have a -09 Electra that has been sitting with old fuel for roughly a year, last time it was started was 8 months ago.

The bike didn't start and I have tried following:
  • Replaced the battery with a new one.
  • Replaced the old fuel with fresh fuel.
  • Checked that it has spark.
  • Replaced the starter relay with a new one.
I can hear fuel pump buzzing when i turn on the switch but It seems as it doesn't get fuel.
  • The bike started when tried with start fluid at the inlet filter. Runs on start gas and then it dies again.
  • I emptied the tank again and replaced the fuel filter inside the tank with a new one, the old filter did look really bad after 12 years.
I have it assembled again but do you have other ideas on what to check before I fill her up with gas?

Thank you for your help

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Old Mar 20, 2021 | 07:45 PM
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You said it runs on either . I have an 08 UC , and had a similar issue , found the plastic fuel hose had a crack in it . I changed the entire assembly , pump , filter etc.... Then no issues . Open gas cap turn on ignition and see if you here a hiss , spray . T are known to crack the plastic fuel hose , causing no fuel pressure . Lots of luck !!!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2021 | 08:07 PM
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You already have her back together with a new filter and fresh fuel. Give her a whirl. If she runs adding sea foam will help clean things up as well.
did the filter look like this


That was my 2010 last year and still ran like a champ.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2021 | 10:13 PM
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I'd start with a new fuel filter. I am under the impression they should be changed every 2 or 3 yrs regardless.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2021 | 10:25 PM
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Fuel pressure test. Check injectors.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2021 | 05:30 AM
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Did you try disconnecting and then re-connecting the quick-connect fitting between the tank and fuel line? I have had trouble with the internal check valve sticking and stopping fuel flow. It's free and easy to try . . .
 
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The fuel filter looked swollen and discolored but not as black as yours.
 
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Thank you! Good idea.
 
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Originally Posted by cookiemech
Did you try disconnecting and then re-connecting the quick-connect fitting between the tank and fuel line? I have had trouble with the internal check valve sticking and stopping fuel flow. It's free and easy to try . . .
Good Idea, did not think of that
 
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Originally Posted by 1957buick
You said it runs on either . I have an 08 UC , and had a similar issue , found the plastic fuel hose had a crack in it . I changed the entire assembly , pump , filter etc.... Then no issues . Open gas cap turn on ignition and see if you here a hiss , spray . T are known to crack the plastic fuel hose , causing no fuel pressure . Lots of luck !!!
Thank you! Good idea.
 
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