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General Category => Yamaha FJ1100 / FJ1200 Running Problems => Topic started by: yarin on August 10, 2011, 11:50:34 AM

Title: fuel pump and float bowl level
Post by: yarin on August 10, 2011, 11:50:34 AM
I have a stock fj1200, it has low miles The carbs were off and in pieces when brought the bike.  I rebuilt the carbs and went to a 12.5 main.  it has a Vance and hines.  I read here that you can remove the fuel pump and it will run fine for regular use, ( not high revs or racing it).  I have tried everything to get the idle mixture right. i have read Mark salvisberg Factory pro guid.  it runs great from 3000 rpm on up but it bogs off the line and it stumbles on the Bilp test.   NOW, will putting the fuel pump back on effect this low end fuel delivery and or float bowl level, ect  Thanks for any input!
Tommy
Title: Re: fuel pump and float bowl level
Post by: yarin on August 10, 2011, 12:07:10 PM
I might add that it is a 1992 fj1200
Title: Re: fuel pump and float bowl level
Post by: andyb on August 10, 2011, 12:22:00 PM
Yes
Title: Re: fuel pump and float bowl level
Post by: SlowOldGuy on August 10, 2011, 12:26:30 PM
Sounds like a fuel level problem to me.

DavidR.
Title: Re: fuel pump and float bowl level
Post by: yarin on August 10, 2011, 01:06:55 PM
 I heard a yes. Thanks Andy,  I will warm it up, hook up the pump and give it a blip test comparison with the fuel pump  installed! 
Title: Re: fuel pump and float bowl level
Post by: yarin on August 12, 2011, 01:22:52 PM
OMG It worked, has much better response to blip ect! idle screws 4 turns out now.  i will tweek them more after i Sync them tomorrow!  Thank you Andy!