fuel pump question

[Shamue]

2008 RSV, Fuel pump will not hold proper pressure. Bike runs a little week.

Have one on order.

Does anyone know the out-put operating pressure of the OEM fuel pump?

Or where this information can be found.

I have this idea I can find an after market pump to carry on trips as a back up, if I can get the specs on the OEM pump.

 

Have had success doing this with Cages. Used to work in auto part industry and saved a lot of people money on pumps for Volvos and BMWs back 8 or so years.

Thanks.

[flb_78]

It's only about 3-5 PSI. There is an aftermarket Mr. Gasket fuel pump that many have used. I'll do some searching.

[flb_78]

http://venturerider.org/forum/showpost.php?p=380679&postcount=13

 

 

...You can buy a Mr. Gasket 3 psi pump from most Auto Parts stores for about $40.00 that works quite well.

 

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[BoomerCPO]

If your Dealer will allow it cut the OEM fuel pump connector off and save it for use on the Aftermarket back-up fuel pump.

Several of us have the Mr. Gasket aftermarket fuel pumps which we carry as a spare pump. I don't have the particulars on hand but I'm sure other members here will chime in with that info. I bought mine at Auto Zone but I'd bet NAPA has them also.

Boomer.....who's running with an 03 OEM fuel pump thanks to Bubber.

[Shamue]

Thanks for the responces.

I'm on my way to get this set up as a spare.

[flb_78]

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Mr-Gasket-2-to-3-5-PSI-42-GPH-electric-fuel-pump-for-import-carburetors/_/N-25jp?itemIdentifier=732036&_requestid=714033

 

Mr Gasket 42S

[LilBeaver]

Do note that the 'new' Mr. Gasket 42S WILL NOT WORK based on the new fuel nipple configurations. *Now searching for the thread that discussed the correct one to look for*

 

Also, I hope that the one you have on order is being covered under warranty, those suckers are expensive!

 

Post # 6 in this thread: http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=53500

Most has been answered. I don't think your fuel pump is toast. Mine was, and the distance before dry was 2 blocks.

 

2) regarding the redesign, the old design had the output nipple screwed in so that you could insert a right angle fitting. The new design has a built-in output nipple, so it may extend far enough to create a problem getting the necessary right angle.

 

Thanks for letting me say nipple in a G-rated way.

 

Dave

 

 

Other helpful thread:

http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=49702&highlight=gasket+fuel+pump

Edited March 30, 2011 by LilBeaver

[utadventure]

On an '08, shouldn't this be a warranty item?

 

Dave

[Kirby]

Warranty covered mine!!

[Shamue]

The pump is being covered by warranty, but I had to remind them of the 5yr unlimited milage. The service writer/mgr is new, just started 2 weeks ago after being with a Honda

dealer for the past 5 yrs and a HD dealer for 12 before that.

I also told him to check everything on the RSV and correct anything that is covered by warrany wheel to wheel, I would not be a happy camper if I pick up the bike and find something that should have been corrected.

Will see...

[LilBeaver]

The pump is being covered by warranty, but I had to remind them of the 5yr unlimited milage. The service writer/mgr is new, just started 2 weeks ago after being with a Honda

dealer for the past 5 yrs and a HD dealer for 12 before that.

I also told him to check everything on the RSV and correct anything that is covered by warrany wheel to wheel, I would not be a happy camper if I pick up the bike and find something that should have been corrected.

Will see...

 

Yikes, best of luck to you!

[WilsonTAMU83]

Guys, I just a Mr Gasket at Pep Boys last week and installed as illistrated in Ponchs pictures. Works great!

 

Kelly