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View Poll Results: Has your fuel pump failed?
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3rd May 2017
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 143 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 Custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2007
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Originally Posted by Folkie
Just on the '07 - '09s, you mean? Mind you, my mate had an '07 883 Low, and never had a 'fuse issue'.
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Yeah, as this is a thread on the 07 fuel pump I figured it would be understood I meant 07s, though I'm sure you're correct... those in parts of Arizona might have the moisture evaporate quickly enough after a rain and save them the dielectric grease every year. |
4th May 2017
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Optimist with experience
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Rolling hills of S. IN
Posts: 648 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 Custom Sportster/Buell Year: 07
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07, 50K no fuel pump problems- clutch, rocker cover gaskets, voltage regulator and other minor issues, but so far no fuel pump (Opps, I probably just jinked myself)
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4th May 2017
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Biker
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Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 6 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2007
Reputation: 10
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Mine makes weird noise every now and then. I put a spare in my saddlebag when going for a trip.
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23rd July 2018
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 201 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 2005 XL1200Custom
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changing a fuel pump
Mine will squeal on start-up after sitting for a month or more. I am considering replacing my fuel pump on my 2012 Custom. How big of a job is it? Can it be done with the gas tank left on the bike? Thank you!
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23rd July 2018
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I think I like Sportsters
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Collegeville, PA
Posts: 7,068 Sportster/Buell Model: 883L (sorta) & a 1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 1200CX Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2016 Other Motorcycle Model: XR1200X Other Motorcycle Year: 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hammer6315
Mine will squeal on start-up after sitting for a month or more. I am considering replacing my fuel pump on my 2012 Custom. How big of a job is it? Can it be done with the gas tank left on the bike? Thank you!
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Not sure why you would want to replace the fuel pump (that start up squeal after sitting is normal, all mine do that). Depending on the miles, you may consider replacing the fuel filter.
But, replacing the fuel pump isn't difficult (same with the fuel filter). I would remove the gas tank to do it, it's simply two bolts that hold it onto the frame. You have to remove the fuel line, overflow line, and wires either way. I've never even considered doing it without removing the tank. The tank should be nearly empty, but if you set it on it's side before unbolt the fuel pump, you could probably have quite a bit of fuel still in it. Just be careful handling the fuel tank with fuel in it (it sloshes around). |
23rd July 2018
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 201 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 2005 XL1200Custom
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I have intermittent issues with the bike as I ride over bumps. Considering trying fuel pump change.
Oh, how has your '07 1200R (Orange bike) been?
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