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My brother has a very nice 1986 Goldwing which is in mint condition. However, Saturday his fuel pump quit and a new one from the dealer is $182.00. Anyone know where to get one cheaper? I suppose he would even take a used one. TIA. Hef
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« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2010, 09:36:18 AM » |
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2010, 11:21:48 AM » |
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My buddy James replaced his with a solid state electric one (on his 81 'wing)
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« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2010, 11:28:31 AM » |
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« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2010, 01:18:27 PM » |
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Thanks for the responses. Sounds like the electric would be the way go. Daniel, do you know how that has worked for your friend? Electric can be purchased for $52.00 from JC Whitney.
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« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2010, 02:02:39 PM » |
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I was riding a 85 Aspencade and kept a booklet of non OEM parts that could be used. Got most of the ideas from the GWRRA tech bd. Of course I have no idea where the book is now but I do remember a posting about using a elec. pump available at Auto Zone and similar outlets. The pump they chose had adjustable pressure which they wanted to set the fuel pressure at stock or lower.
Sorry I can't be of any real help but there are answers out there for a fix.
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« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2010, 07:18:50 PM » |
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Thanks for the responses. Sounds like the electric would be the way go. Daniel, do you know how that has worked for your friend? Electric can be purchased for $52.00 from JC Whitney.
I don't know off hand...we got it on the road at an auto parts store (beat walking). He's been running it for near 10 years. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2010, 04:19:10 AM » |
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The electric pump sounds like the way to go. Does anyone know what to set the fuel pressure at?
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« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2010, 04:27:30 AM » |
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same thing happened to a friend, there are aftermarket fuel pumps that do well
hit a couple wing forums to find what others have used-I did but didn't save the link-anyway, seems there are several alternatives (none are chrome like stock) but 30 bucks was a typical cost.
am surprised the dealer could get one, our local couldn't
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« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2010, 09:52:32 AM » |
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Not sure I like that answer...the 86 'wing has carbs, yes? Not fuel injected? The pressure they list at the bottom...35-40 psi is WAY high for carbs...that's a number for fuel injected. I would think 3 psi is more than enough for carbs... |
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« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2010, 11:39:14 AM » |
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Check out goldwingfacts.com - I know this has been discussed there before.
Also I believe I have a fuel pump off of a 1985 carb. bike - let me know if you're interested in it I'll keep it cheap.
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« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2010, 06:00:04 PM » |
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An after market electric pump is the way to go, but I can tell you from experience that the Facet pump is one noisy critter and will drive you nuts clicking. The electric fuel pumps off the 1100 shadows are about $60.00 cheaper than the Wing pump
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« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2010, 03:30:00 AM » |
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Not sure I like that answer...the 86 'wing has carbs, yes? Not fuel injected? The pressure they list at the bottom...35-40 psi is WAY high for carbs...that's a number for fuel injected. I would think 3 psi is more than enough for carbs... DO NOT use the above 35-40 psi fuel pump. That is the pump on the 1985&86 Fuel injected SE's that Honda built for 2 years. Anything over 3# on a carb is almost too much pressure. Start around 2.5# on an electric pump and go from there. I'm looking for my substitute link for older Gold Wing replacement parts. I got it somewhere. I have an electric pump part # from Advanced Auto if I can find it. About a $30 pump back then. Probably around $50 now. |
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