Fuel pump or Regulator issue?
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 14
Likes: 2
From: Orange County, Calif
Fixed it !! I replaced the regulator, (only thing left was the fuel pump) don't know why it went bad; maybe had something to do with the 121,600 miles.
Now just got to fix the fuel gauge float; guess i bent it a bit taking it in and out so much, ran out of gas and the gauge still showed 1/4 tank.
Now just got to fix the fuel gauge float; guess i bent it a bit taking it in and out so much, ran out of gas and the gauge still showed 1/4 tank.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 594
Likes: 10
From: Seminole County, FL
I just put a $25.00 pump in and it works as well and will last as long as any HD $300.00 replacement.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 594
Likes: 10
From: Seminole County, FL
Sorry, after checking I found out I only paid $14.98 for my new fuel pump!
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 594
Likes: 10
From: Seminole County, FL
Just do an eBay search. There were several fuel pumps available, Bosch, Delco, and others. Highest price was around $60.00.
I think I picked the Delco, not sure. It came with the strainer, wiring, mounts, hose, clamps.
I replaced everything in my tank for under $150.00, and $45.00 was spent at the dealer for the regulator and housing.
I have had decent luck on eBay, risers, filler strips, fuel parts, gaskets a lot cheaper than the dealer or JP Cycles, good stuff too, drag specialties & others.
I think I picked the Delco, not sure. It came with the strainer, wiring, mounts, hose, clamps.
I replaced everything in my tank for under $150.00, and $45.00 was spent at the dealer for the regulator and housing.
I have had decent luck on eBay, risers, filler strips, fuel parts, gaskets a lot cheaper than the dealer or JP Cycles, good stuff too, drag specialties & others.
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Surrey, Canada
Fuel Tank Issues?
I have a 2004 Road Glide and have a problem (I think) with my fuel tank...when the fuel gets close to a 1/4 tank and if I stop suddenly or on a decline the bike stalls?
Easy fix, keep lots of gas in tank. (no not really but was a band aid) on a recent trip I stopped for lunch with a half a tank of gas. When I went to start if bike (in an upright position) the bike
started to sputter like it was running out gas? When I started the bike while it was on the side stand, it ran fine but as soon as I straighten up the bike it started to sputter again?
Fortunately, I was close to gas pumps and filled the tank and the bike ran fine, I made in home by filling up with gas every 50 or 60 miles... a few times during the ride home the bile would start to sputter like it was running out of gas but fortunately again it only lasted a few minutes then the bike ran fine and I made it home?
Appreciate nay suggestions as to what this may be..thank you, Glen Alan Slobodian (GAS)
Easy fix, keep lots of gas in tank. (no not really but was a band aid) on a recent trip I stopped for lunch with a half a tank of gas. When I went to start if bike (in an upright position) the bike
started to sputter like it was running out gas? When I started the bike while it was on the side stand, it ran fine but as soon as I straighten up the bike it started to sputter again?
Fortunately, I was close to gas pumps and filled the tank and the bike ran fine, I made in home by filling up with gas every 50 or 60 miles... a few times during the ride home the bile would start to sputter like it was running out of gas but fortunately again it only lasted a few minutes then the bike ran fine and I made it home?
Appreciate nay suggestions as to what this may be..thank you, Glen Alan Slobodian (GAS)
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Bay Area
I have a 2004 Road Glide and have a problem (I think) with my fuel tank...when the fuel gets close to a 1/4 tank and if I stop suddenly or on a decline the bike stalls?
Easy fix, keep lots of gas in tank. (no not really but was a band aid) on a recent trip I stopped for lunch with a half a tank of gas. When I went to start if bike (in an upright position) the bike
started to sputter like it was running out gas? When I started the bike while it was on the side stand, it ran fine but as soon as I straighten up the bike it started to sputter again?
Fortunately, I was close to gas pumps and filled the tank and the bike ran fine, I made in home by filling up with gas every 50 or 60 miles... a few times during the ride home the bile would start to sputter like it was running out of gas but fortunately again it only lasted a few minutes then the bike ran fine and I made it home?
Appreciate nay suggestions as to what this may be..thank you, Glen Alan Slobodian (GAS)
Easy fix, keep lots of gas in tank. (no not really but was a band aid) on a recent trip I stopped for lunch with a half a tank of gas. When I went to start if bike (in an upright position) the bike
started to sputter like it was running out gas? When I started the bike while it was on the side stand, it ran fine but as soon as I straighten up the bike it started to sputter again?
Fortunately, I was close to gas pumps and filled the tank and the bike ran fine, I made in home by filling up with gas every 50 or 60 miles... a few times during the ride home the bile would start to sputter like it was running out of gas but fortunately again it only lasted a few minutes then the bike ran fine and I made it home?
Appreciate nay suggestions as to what this may be..thank you, Glen Alan Slobodian (GAS)
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 7
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From: East Bay Area California
You definitely have a pin hole or a leak in one of the convoluted fuel lines inside your tank. When youre at about half a tank or so with the bike off. Open the fuel cap and look inside with a flash light and at the same time turn your ignition and run/stop switch on to prime the fuel pump. Mist bubbles swirling fuel hissing sound etc. that would be a leak in the system.