Fuel Pump Relocation

[BrianG]

Has anyone relocated the V11 fuel pump without removing the air box? To where? Pics??

[al_roethlisberger]

In which of the three "stock" locations on the 00-02 V11s is yours located?

 

1&2 are swapped locations of the filter and pump, either on top of the frame or underslung over the left cylinder.

 

3 is the old Centauro/Sport1100 location, where it is located out in front of the engine subframe, above the lowered oil-cooler.

 

Jaap has option 3 for example, which seems to be fairly rare, but a late model 2002 option before Guzzi opted for the in-tank solution starting in '03. This again, interestingly, is a throwback to earlier models than the V11.

 

We can only assume that this was to finally give some creedence to the vapor lock issues some experienced with the 1 or 2 location.

 

 

So to obliquely answer your question.... although I don't know of anyone converting a 1 or 2 located fuel pump to the #3 location, I am sure it could be done easily if you ordered the correct parts.

 

I do know that one owner moved his pump, or maybe the filter, up into the fairing of the LeMans... although I don't recall who.

 

In my opinion, after going through my extensive relocation project.... the best solution is to be patient and source a salvage 03+ tank(with internal pump/filter), have it painted, and install it.

 

It's a much cleaner solution, IMHO better looking tank, and solves all problems with the earlier system.. without the headache of relocating the external system.

 

al

[BrianG]

Mine has the filter on top and the pump on the left side of the spine.

 

Does the in-tank-pump fuel tank fit the earlier models?

 

In which of the three "stock" locations on the 00-02 V11s is yours located?

 

1&2 are swapped locations of the filter and pump, either on top of the frame or underslung over the left cylinder.

 

3 is the old Centauro/Sport1100 location, where it is located out in front of the engine subframe, above the lowered oil-cooler.

 

Jaap has option 3 for example, which seems to be fairly rare, but a late model 2002 option before Guzzi opted for the in-tank solution starting in '03.  This again, interestingly, is a throwback to earlier models than the V11.

 

We can only assume that this was to finally give some creedence to the vapor lock issues some experienced with the 1 or 2 location.

So to obliquely answer your question.... although I don't know of anyone converting a 1 or 2 located fuel pump to the #3 location, I am sure it could be done easily if you ordered the correct parts.

 

I do know that one owner moved his pump, or maybe the filter, up into the fairing of the LeMans... although I don't recall who.

 

In my opinion, after going through my extensive relocation project.... the best solution is to be patient and source a salvage 03+ tank(with internal pump/filter), have it painted, and install it.

 

It's a much cleaner solution, IMHO better looking tank, and solves all problems with the earlier system.. without the headache of relocating the external system.

 

al

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[al_roethlisberger]

Succinctly, yes

 

See:

 

2003 Tank Retrofit

 

Wasted Fuel In Tank

 

2003 Fuel Tank Capacity

 

 

...and one of our "longer" threads:

 

Relocating Fuel Pump

 

 

Again, in the end, sourcing a 2003+ tank with the internal pump/filter is the cleanest option if one is interested.

 

al