fuel pump

[Guest Moonie]

I recently purchased a 01 V11, the bike was running well until last weekend. When I tried to start it, it would not fire and I noticed no sound coming from the fuel pump. I checked the fuses, they were fine. I put a test light on the fuel pump terminals and turned on the ignition, it did not light up, so I believe there is no power reaching the pump. Any ideas? I'm new to Guzzis and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[al_roethlisberger]

relays

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.... but seriously, make sure all your relays are seated, and your neutral light, clutch, and side-stand switch are all operating.

 

al

[Cliff]

Don't forget the kill switch

[al_roethlisberger]

Don't forget the kill switch

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... haha, no kidding. I've done that. One feels mighty stupid at that point, and typically just walks away to get a drink and calm down

 

 

[DeBenGuzzi]

Don't forget the kill switch

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Man I thought I was the only dumbass who's done that, Don't forget looking around to make sure no one saw you, I sure did (one time I was at a biker coffee shop ) Don't do like that but it happens to the best of us only done it 3 times to date so far. something that stupid sticks in my mind for some reason.

[jrt]

I think EVERY biker has done the kill-switch dance.

[stormsedge]

And I've discovered mine won't run (and bike won't crank) when in gear with the kickstand down...okay, I actually knew it before, but forgot in the middle trying to straighten out some other mechanical mayhem in the garage...the dog was very amused. k

[mikie]

relays

 

.... but seriously, make sure all your relays are seated...

al

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Absolutely, what he said. I've experienced this often.