|
02-12-2018, 10:27 PM | #1 |
Jr. Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: VA
Posts: 16
|
98 VN1500 fuel pump question
After installing the SOG and rebuilding carbs. I was able to get the engine running. Idles and revs good, with no strange noises. Radiator fan cycles on and off. So it looks like I will continue with the restore.
I'm questioning why this bike has a fuel pump. It appears the carburetor float chambers are about 3" below the fuel tank. Is this too little drop for adequate gravity fuel flow? Has anyone here tried riding without the pump? Login or Register to Remove Ads
Last edited by ckahleer; 02-12-2018 at 10:31 PM.
|
|
02-13-2018, 05:25 AM | #2 | |
Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 403
|
Quote:
__________________
'09 Voyager |
|
|
02-14-2018, 05:00 AM | #3 |
Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Doncaster UK
Posts: 92
|
Hi @ckahleer The 88 WILL run with NO Probs WITHOUT the fuel pump ! Ran mine with out one for 5 yrs after I Broke down on way to Ferry going to france ! did 2000mls on holiday up hill & down dale ! NEVER missed a beat !
Steve |
|
02-15-2018, 06:33 AM | #4 |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: The Newforest, England
Posts: 4,664
|
It makes me wonder why they fitted one if it's not needed.
__________________
when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find. |
|
02-15-2018, 10:20 AM | #6 |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: The Newforest, England
Posts: 4,664
|
I had to stick a trailer full of beer on mine to slow it up a bit.
__________________
when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find.
Last edited by mick56; 10-26-2018 at 05:59 PM.
|
|