mm482 Posted June 7, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 7, 2013 I just got off the phone with estcwjoe (Joe Pat). He is in Blacksburg Va., at his sisters. His bike will not say running and he thinks it is the fuel pump. His sister is going to carry him to an auto parts store to get an fuel pump. If he can get it fixed he will head on up to MD, but if he can’t get it running right he may have to head back south. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted June 7, 2013 Share #2 Posted June 7, 2013 Unplug the pump, bypass pump, fill the tank and ride it like you stole it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted June 7, 2013 Share #3 Posted June 7, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted June 7, 2013 Share #4 Posted June 7, 2013 Hoping he'll get it fixed. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted June 7, 2013 Share #5 Posted June 7, 2013 There is a point set under the plastic end cap on the factory pump, Take the cover off and use an emmory board or nail file and clean the contact points. It will work untill ya get home. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted June 7, 2013 Share #6 Posted June 7, 2013 Spoke with him this morning. He performed a bypass on the oldgirl and hadn't even stayed at the Holiday Inn...LOL http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=holiday+inn+commercials&mid=970DF84DB7CBE5CDE69E970DF84DB7CBE5CDE69E&view=detail&FORM=VIRE2 With any luck we should be rolling in around 5 ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamamike Posted June 7, 2013 Share #7 Posted June 7, 2013 Saw the vid...now I get it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Barrycuda Posted June 8, 2013 Share #9 Posted June 8, 2013 There is a point set under the plastic end cap on the factory pump, Take the cover off and use an emmory board or nail file and clean the contact points. It will work untill ya get home. Mike Now THAT was a brilliant idea. How do you guys figure this stuff out??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted June 8, 2013 Share #10 Posted June 8, 2013 Now THAT was a brilliant idea. How do you guys figure this stuff out??? I think some of the best ideas for fixing things come while pushing a 800+ pound motorcycle that don't run. Makes you think faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted June 8, 2013 Share #11 Posted June 8, 2013 I think some of the best ideas for fixing things come while pushing a 800+ pound motorcycle that don't run. Makes you think faster. that is very true, and i always take apart failed items to look for a fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthandy Posted June 8, 2013 Share #12 Posted June 8, 2013 that is very true, and i always take apart failed items to look for a fix. Darn good idea. I did that last year when my ignition switch failed. I was able to repair rather than replace and it has worked fine ever since. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepforkriver Posted June 8, 2013 Share #13 Posted June 8, 2013 I think some of the best ideas for fixing things come while pushing a 800+ pound motorcycle that don't run. Makes you think faster. Oh, I have to use that as my signature....:rotf: Can I?????? PLease please please:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted June 8, 2013 Share #14 Posted June 8, 2013 Oh, I have to use that as my signature.... Can I?????? PLease please please:rotfl: Feel free...... no charge for the truth. Now as for some of the BS.......... Please see attachment below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 10, 2013 Share #15 Posted June 10, 2013 Thanks for all the help on this! AKRefuge and Kevin (don't remember his forum name) replaced my pump while I was doing swr checks and carbtunes at MD. What a great group of folks we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted June 10, 2013 Share #16 Posted June 10, 2013 U get ure tire fix'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 11, 2013 Share #17 Posted June 11, 2013 Yamaha of Louisville fixed me up this morning after Spider (Rex) texted me to give them a call. I had forgot how much dealers charge for service and tires but they had me back on the road in a couple of hours and were real nice about everything. I came close to trading my bike in on a 2012 Venture but thought better of it. Thanks for all the calls, text, posts and e-mails!!!! Made a bad situation a whole lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted June 11, 2013 Share #18 Posted June 11, 2013 Nice job Rex!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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