mralex714 Posted September 5, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 5, 2014 I have been having an intermittent problem with my fuel pump. Without any other symptoms the bike will stall because the pump has stopped. I have changed the fuel pump, pump relay, filter and TCI without any luck. If I tap on the pump it will start. I was able to check the voltage to the pump when it wasn't working, the voltage was all over the place and never got a good reading. I have an 1100 mile trip planed for next month and would really like to get a good fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted September 6, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 6, 2014 Sounds to me like bad points. I bought a new point switch kit for $32 from: http://www.PartsVenue.com. I have their address if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peder_y2k Posted September 6, 2014 Share #3 Posted September 6, 2014 "Voltage all over the place" would indicate a bad connection or bad ground. Even bad wiring somewhere in the pump circuit. You could try to power the pump directly from the battery using a fused jumper. This would confirm or eliminate the wiring issue. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted September 6, 2014 Share #4 Posted September 6, 2014 You will only have voltage for a few seconds after you power up using the key or cycling the kill switch, unless the engine is rotating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donvito Posted September 6, 2014 Share #5 Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) To test the pump, I removed the pump discharge hose after closing the petcock. Attach a hose from the pump into a gas can. Find the wire that runs from the relay to the pump and use a jumper wire to power the pump. If it pumps, the problem is the relay or somewhere between the ignition switch and the relay. I tested the voltage at the relay and it would drop to 10 volts which isn't enough to power the pump. To solve the problem, I cleaned the connections going to the relay and pump, cleaned the contacts inside the kill switch and replaced my glass fuses with a new fuse box. I haven't had the problem since. You can also test the voltage at the back of the relay plug while it's plugged into the relay. Test at start and while it's running. Turn on lights and accessories to see if the voltage drops. Here's the post regarding my problem: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=84989&highlight=fuel+pump+issue Edited September 6, 2014 by Donvito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted September 6, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 6, 2014 I replaced my 2nd gen pump with the Mr Gasket one. About $50 pump fittings and all. A first gen may be a bit different on fittings. but then you dont have to worry about points going out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mralex714 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted September 16, 2014 I disconnected the tip over switch and so far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Anderson Posted August 16, 2015 Share #8 Posted August 16, 2015 were is the tip over switch located Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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