on the way home .......

[brainfart]

I filled up with gas and jumped on the freeway. 15 miles later exited to a major street and just cruised along in the 88 degree sunshine.

then my 07 RSV (55k miles) began to sputter.

checked the petcock, it's in the down position.

coasted to the side and began diagnosis....

 

pulled the seat, tank side covers. located the fuel lines.pulled the line off the carbs and turned the key. hmmm fuel pump non functional

until i tapped on it several times... YES- i tapped!

 

replace tank, connect fuel lines and fire it up.

let it idle while putting everything back together.

 

cruised the remaining 40 miles w/o incident.....

 

anyone else had fuel pump problems?????

[Condor]

I've never had one go, but I think if tapping got it going again I'd replace it just for peace of mind.... I'd hate to be on a long trip somewhere and have it croak....

[Sleeperhawk]

Take it back and tell them too put a new fuel pump in.

That is what the warranty is for.

[brainfart]

that's the plan - i texted my service tech asking him to order a replacement.

problem is - the RSV is my daily driver...

 

we'll see what happens.. THX!!

[Tombo]

I believe there have been several instances of fuel pump problems on the 07 RSV. I had mine lock up on me during an M&E last year when trying to start-up after lunch. I think someone said they thought it was overheating or something similar. I have only had it happen once.

[brainfart]

thought - do i really need a fuel pump?

can't i just use the gravity feed from the tank???

 

might be worth a try in a pinch.

[BigBoyinMS]

Some Road Star riders go pumpless with no problem. Some others install a bigger needle valve to allow the fuel into the carb easier. But they always open up the vent in the cap and make sure the tank vent is open.