Africa Twin Fuel Pump
At this years HU meeting i was kindly informed that the fuel pumps on Africa Twins pack up at around 20,000miles; i just didn't know this. Mine was approaching 15,000miles. I thought i could leave it and deal with the problem on a cold wet night when the pump packs in, or deal with the problem now.
So as soon as i got home i searched the web, and true enough, there were several solutions suggested by different owners. The one i took on board was buy a car pump and fit that. It seamed to me th most logical.
After visiting several motor factors, i eventually ended up at a motor electrical factors. With the help of their parts book, we chose a solid state pump usually fitted to a catapiller, that had the correct back pressure f 2-4psi, flow rate of 113 litph, and was similar size. Cost £51 inclusive. (the Honda pump was £130+vat).
Then i went to air compressor retailers who supplied the parts for taking the 6mm fuel pipe up to 10mm as on the honda. £3.02.
I have fitted it, had a run out, and it works fine.
At least this pump will probably last the life of the bike, and not throw the towel in every 20k. And i still have the old one as a back up!
Hope this is of use to anyone.
Chris
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