I'll get to the point in a moment.......

[ribbert]

My bike has occasionally not wanted to start over the last year or so, requiring a thump on the fuel pump to spring to life. Not such a big deal if you can identify it immediately and not spend time chasing it down.

A few weeks back even this didn't work. Hmmm, break out the hammer. Even that didn't work (must be serious)
This forced me to carry out a 5 minute repair that should have been a 5 minute maintenance job a long while ago, cleaning up the points. A bit of a tidy up with some emery and away we go.

My point is, fuel pump points, like ignition points, require maintenance and should be cleaned occasionally.

So, all you blokes with them new fangled fuel delivery thingo's fitted to you bike, add it to your service schedule.

Much better job in the garage with a beer in you hand than on the side of the road.

BTW, no need to remove the pump, just remove the plastic end cap.

Noel

[giantkiller]

Should go in the files so someone stranded can easily find it. Thank you for this Noel. Now that I have the 89, good to know.

[Zwartie]

Much better job in the garage with a beer in you hand than on the side of the road.

What in the world are you talking about???

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9724.msg92533#msg92533

It seems I prefer to learn things the hard way...

Keep in mind that if your fuel pump does give up the ghost for good you can always bypass it. Just be sure to keep the tank above 1/2 full and don't flog it too hard and you should be good. Worked for me for two days between South Dakota and Montana.


Zwartie

[racerrad8]

Or better yet, replace them since they are 20+ years old and sanding them makes them thinner every time.

RPM fuel pump point set

Randy - RPM

[Capn Ron]

Or better yet, replace them since they are 20+ years old and sanding them makes them thinner every time.

RPM fuel pump point set

Randy - RPM

+1  I put Randy's new points in two spare fuel pumps...Not difficult to install with just a bit of soldering.  They are now in the growing pile of spares to keep the ol' girl running for another 22 years!   

Cap'n Ron. . .

[Joe Sull]

I don't have one of those but the subject has a catchy title 

[yamaha fj rider]

Good advise thanks Noel. Haven't given the fuel pump much thought, it just sits there doing it's job. Time for a little preventive maintenance. Thank you again Noel.

Kurt

[movenon]

Much better job in the garage with a beer in you hand than on the side of the road.

What in the world are you talking about???

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9724.msg92533#msg92533

It seems I prefer to learn things the hard way...

Keep in mind that if your fuel pump does give up the ghost for good you can always bypass it. Just be sure to keep the tank above 1/2 full and don't flog it too hard and you should be good. Worked for me for two days between South Dakota and Montana.


Zwartie

No points involved:  Facet Solid State Cube 40171 with check valves.



George

[Pat Conlon]

Only a Luddite has points in their fuel pump! 

[TexasDave]

This luddite truly appreciates the FJ fuel pump on the outside of the tank. The Harley's on the inside of the tank and what a PITA to work on.  Dave

[movenon]

Only a Luddite has points in their fuel pump! 

Those points remind me of the old tube car radio's with vibrators in them.  Kind of sounds like one and about as reliable .... 
George

[ribbert]

Only a Luddite has points in their fuel pump!  

.....or rides a bike that was designed in the early 80's and has been out of production for 20 years.

I agree!  As would anyone who has owned a British car with an SU fuel pump. My next pump will be solid state. Even though my current one is still going strong at 110,000 I would not have the same confidence in a new points pump. They don't make things like they use to.

Noel