fuel pump noise

[reggit]

OK, my newly acquired FJ1200 has a noisy fuel pump - is this normal or do they run quietly?

[movenon]

I can hear it when I first put power to it. Lets me know that its working (or at least running). My diesel truck is the same way. 
George

[reggit]

The one on mine ticks loudly when it's taking fuel, can't hear it with the engine running though.  I'll probably leave it for a bit and see what happens when the bike is on the road.

[movenon]

Sounds normal to me.. If you ever need to replace the pump do some research as there are a lot of low pressure pumps that will work and all of them less expensive than Yamaha.
Cheers George

[pdxfj]

Not to mention Randy sells the rebuild kit for stock pumps

http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3AF%2FPPointSet

[dougrs]

Sounds normal to me.. If you ever need to replace the pump do some research as there are a lot of low pressure pumps that will work and all of them less expensive than Yamaha.
Cheers George

I recently installed an airtex pump and all new lines. works great, but did have to route the fuel lines a little differently.

[movenon]

Not to mention Randy sells the rebuild kit for stock pumps

http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3AF%2FPPointSet

Might have to add that part to the emergency kit....
TNX George

[reggit]

Thanks all,  I can cross that off the 'to do' list before it hits the road. lol  I'd seen the rebuild kits and thought they are a good idea.

[Pat Conlon]

Might have to add that part to the emergency kit....
TNX George

Just have a brass coupling where you can tie together the inlet fuel line (@ fuel pump) to the outlet fuel line.
Don't leave home without one......It will get you home.

[ribbert]

Might have to add that part to the emergency kit....
TNX George

Just have a brass coupling where you can tie together the inlet fuel line (@ fuel pump) to the outlet fuel line.
Don't leave home without one......It will get you home.

That is an excellent idea Pat. I have one I leave on the bike, in the compartment next to the choke (with my spare key, GPS removal tool and $50 note)

I might have to pixelate my number plate in future photos after that revelation.

I am going on a long trip through very remote country this week and as I have a spare bike in bits I am taking a coil, ignitor and fuel pump with me. I don't have recovery insurance and these are about the only things that can't be jerry rigged on the side of the road.

Noel