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cactusjack · 11-25-2013, 04:42 PM

I recommend you join the AMA. For ~$45 (I think) per year, one tow more than pays for itself. Plus, the AMA is a lobbyist group that fights for the rights of riders. If you ride, you should support them.

**Framer** · 11-25-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

Most of the roadside assistance programs do not include bikes. I have AAA and it doesn't cover the bike.

The first level of AAA doesn't cover bikes but the next 2 levels do. I think the one I have will tow your bike up to 150 miles.

**ringadingh** · 11-25-2013, 06:26 PM

Thats the same as our CAA plans here. They're good to have.

**cnc** · 11-25-2013, 08:04 PM

My bike insurance includes towing and road side assist.

**HwyRider** · 11-25-2013, 08:56 PM

I'm fortunate. I have an enclosed trailer to tow it.

**Bamabrat** · 11-25-2013, 09:49 PM

Now that I have a non working bike and crappy insurance, back to the topic

, I followed Haynes directions and hooked up the fuel pump yellow to the positive battery terminal, then black/yellow to the negative terminal...and nothing. No hum. According to Haynes, that means to replace it.

Anyone disagree?

**cnc** · 11-25-2013, 10:07 PM

If those wires are directly at the fuel pump and not somewhere along in the harness where a relay or a bad wire could be the cause then yeah it sounds like the pump might be the issue.

**HwyRider** · 11-25-2013, 10:22 PM

Is there a relay for the fuel pump on your bike or just on the FI models?

**ringadingh** · 11-25-2013, 10:26 PM

Sounds like the pump is dead.

**Bamabrat** · 11-25-2013, 11:12 PM

I will look for a relay that may be in a different location, but I didn't see one. Will check Haynes again as well but fairly sure they don't mention it

**Bamabrat** · 11-26-2013, 05:58 AM

According to Haynes, the carb models don't have a relay

cactusjack · 11-26-2013, 09:06 AM

I think I would look at a wiring schematic to verify if there is a relay or not, I wouldn't necessarily rely on a table of contents.

**Bamabrat** · 11-26-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I think I would look at a wiring schematic to verify if there is a relay or not, I wouldn't necessarily rely on a table of contents.

Good point and good idea. I appreciate it. Haynes has a great color wiring chart. I'll check it out.

cactusjack · 11-26-2013, 09:30 AM

Perhaps someone with a real Kawasaki service manual could check for you as well. I've seen things omitted from Haynes manuals.

Dave · 11-26-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Perhaps someone with a real Kawasaki service manual could check for you as well. I've seen things omitted from Haynes manuals.

But he said he hooked the pump directly to the battery and got nothing. That would tell me the pump's dead, right?

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Bamabrat Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 809	Now that I have a non working bike and crappy insurance, back to the topic , I followed Haynes directions and hooked up the fuel pump yellow to the positive battery terminal, then black/yellow to the negative terminal...and nothing. No hum. According to Haynes, that means to replace it. Anyone disagree? __________________ *VBA #02442* *VROC Member* *PGR (Patriot Guard Riders)* *MMCI (Masonic Motorcycle Club International)* *"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" - Author Unknown* 01 Kaw Nomad 1500 (Vintage Red)
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11-25-2013, 10:07 PM	#52
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	If those wires are directly at the fuel pump and not somewhere along in the harness where a relay or a bad wire could be the cause then yeah it sounds like the pump might be the issue. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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