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Bike won't start
Written by yankeesmuggler on 3/31/2012 at 08:57 pm

124,000 miles on Yankee Smuggler I- no fuel pump issues
151,000 miles on Yankee Smuggler II- no fuel pump issues.

I am replacing the fuel filter on YS II in April just because it's
had 151,000 miles of gas flowing through it and I think it won't hurt:-)

Tim Davies
Seneca Falls, NY
Yankee Smuggler II 1998 (150,000+ mi)

IPCRC #4
AMA #688662

"The ride is the objective, the destination is the excuse!"

On Mar 31, 2012, at 4:51 PM, Marc wrote:

>
> Has anyone had to replace their fuel pump or the fuel pump relay?
> Just wonder how often these fail. I know the ignition system works
> 'cause I have spark, and all the relay/safety switches work, so the
> problem now has to be fuel supply.
> --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "Marc" <mlipmd@...> wrote:
> >
> > Can the outlet of the tank get clogged with something? I can feel
> the plastic hose leading to the fuel pump under the left side of
> the trunk lid when it's open and it I feels kind of limp- like it's
> empty.
> > The only way to look at that is by removing the center cover I
> guess and getting to the fuel tank.
> > Is there a strainer inside the fuel tank at the outlet tube?
> >
> > --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "patriot" <pgrwhistler@> wrote:
> > >
> > > If you got a blue spark on the plug it is probably that you
> aren;t getting gas??
> > >
> > > --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "Craig" <craigmrihit@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Guys, not to hyjack this thread but I want to vouch for
> Glenn. I just bought an Ignition control module from him for a
> great price and it works as he promised. If the OP needs anything
> Glenns the guy.
> > > >
> > > > Craig
> > > >
> > > > --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "glennschechter"
> <glennschechter@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Marc I'm not going to guess what's up w/ your PC, but if it
> turns out to be your coils, I have both complet sets down to the
> original boots. They R off a 1998 PC w/ only 9,900 miles that has
> been in a garage for many years, out of the rain. If you like to
> call me fell free. Glenn (949)633-5074 P.S. Please text & I'm not
> looking to score alot of money. If anyone needs anything please
> text me
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
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