08 610 dies on the Hiway, but runs fine in the city

[North]

The gas going into the filter is fine. The gas coming out and going into the fuel pump is black. The gas flow from both petcocks is fine and the gas is clear.

 

[mekanik]

Black is from failing fuel pump backwash to filter. Bin there, seen that.

 

[North]

Black is from failing fuel pump backwash to filter. Bin there, seen that.

Thanks

Rick

 

[xr8d]

Cactus,

I think bikes are more sensitive to fuel because of their state of tune. It is pretty common to get 1 hp or more per every 10 cc's of displacement (my 25 year old streetbike was a 1200cc that put out 140 hp). That would be like a new mustang putting out 500 hp with NO supercharger or turbo. It can be done, but isn't common in production cars. This is just my theory of course, and I may be way off, but it makes sense to me!

 

[The Pope]

my fuel pump showed up from ca. cycleworks. it is a direct replacement -same dimensions, same inlet and outlet. just have to get the hoses disconnected from the old one.

 

[North]

I ordered one and hope to get it next week.

 

[North]

Well, I got my new Fuel Pump and installed it. The Bike runs fine, but I have not gone on the Hiway yet.


One thing though. The hose going from the fuel filter to the pump has a one-way spring ball valve. I guess to stop gas from flowing back into the filter. Well to make a long story short, not knowing it was there, I broke it. So, I was wondering if not having it, is going to be a big deal.


I would order a new one, but it does not show up on the parts list.



Thanks

 

[North]

Went on the hiway and bike still dies.