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 When researching the bike, you may encounter a lot of hits for a fuel pump issue. When researching the bike, you may encounter a lot of hits for a fuel pump issue.
  
-While the issue exists, it is not as wide spread as some are lead to believe.+While the issue exists, it is not as widespread as some are lead to believe.
  
 Essentially they can fail. Essentially they can fail.
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   * No fuel pumped over your feet if you disconnect the fuel line and engage the ignition.   * No fuel pumped over your feet if you disconnect the fuel line and engage the ignition.
  
-In some instances a sharp thump on the side of the tank can be utilised for a tempory cure. But get it replaced as soon as possible.+In some instancesa sharp thump on the side of the tank can be utilised for a temporary cure. But get it replaced as soon as possible.
  
 An Aprilla part is hugely expensive, however well worth carrying for 3 years when the pump fails in the middle of [[https://new.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/brucep/northern-hemisphere-rtw-91-days-in-2013/still-breaking-in-kaz|Khazakstan]]. An Aprilla part is hugely expensive, however well worth carrying for 3 years when the pump fails in the middle of [[https://new.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/brucep/northern-hemisphere-rtw-91-days-in-2013/still-breaking-in-kaz|Khazakstan]].
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 +Fortunately, there are cheaper options. These have been detailed [[Fuel Pump|here]].
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 +Just a note to say if you do replace the pump, pinch up the electrical connectors to the pump module. if taken off a few times they can become loose and I did have a breakdown when one slid off.
fpump.1604525407.txt.gz · Last modified: 2020/11/04 21:30 by ytc1