Mikealiasmike Posted July 31, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 31, 2014 Started up bike to go for a quick ride to store and smelled gas before starting it. 2005 RSTD Once started raw gas was pouring out of left side tail pipe and tail pipe joints. Sure hope someone in here has suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted July 31, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 31, 2014 If you are taking significant volume of liquid....I would be concerned one of your left cylinders was full of fuel when it was started. You might have lucked out on a possible hydo lock damaging the engine. Is the oil level now high....check for possible gasoline in crankcase. One or more carbs having leaking float needles. Any chance the bike is running an aftermarket fuel pump.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikealiasmike Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted July 31, 2014 Yes on fuel pump. Installed a couple weeks ago. Will go out and check crankcase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikealiasmike Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted July 31, 2014 Not smelling gas in oil and it looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted July 31, 2014 Share #5 Posted July 31, 2014 Okay... I would shut off the fuel petcock to prevent more leakage till you sort it out. One problem that seems to occur is while the stock fuel pump has spring loaded valves some of the aftermarket units do not. Even though the float needles are supposed to seal in a perfect world, the stock pump valves gave a secondary barrier to fuel getting through the float needles when parked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted July 31, 2014 Share #6 Posted July 31, 2014 Maybe for the benefit of others post the make/model of fuel pump in the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikealiasmike Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted July 31, 2014 Model I installed which is coming back out is Import Direct Part number E16041 Thanks for the help. Looking for replacement pump now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakester Posted July 31, 2014 Share #8 Posted July 31, 2014 I would not run the bike til this issue is resolved. I had a rstd that did the same thing on rt rear cylinder, hydro locked when starting and bent a rod...pulled the plug , blew the cylinder out, started bike and...instant engine knock. No fun to deal with. Rod bent and the piston skirt was contacting the crankshaft counter weights. Best of luck on yours. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted July 31, 2014 Share #9 Posted July 31, 2014 I think since the pump point set can be replaced, rebuilding the OEM is a better path. Most owners don't shut off the fuel petcock every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikealiasmike Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted July 31, 2014 New fuel pump ordered. Cheapest I found was from http://www.yamahapartsmonster.com/oemparts/a/yam/50047be8f8700209bc79907e/fuel-tank 238.00 delivered. Most others were from 280-325.00 OEM. Thanks for all the input. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE50 Posted July 31, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 31, 2014 I think since the pump point set can be replaced, rebuilding the OEM is a better path. Most owners don't shut off the fuel petcock every time. I do all the time now. Just make it a habit. At least my other bikes have vacuum petcocks so you don't have to on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted July 31, 2014 Share #12 Posted July 31, 2014 I would take all of the sparkplugs out before trying to start up the bike, .. and crank the bike over a few times to blow any possible fuel out of the plug hole instead of a possible hydrolock damaging your engine. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted July 31, 2014 Share #13 Posted July 31, 2014 I think he already had it started Brian... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted August 2, 2014 Share #14 Posted August 2, 2014 Doh! I gotta actually read. Not just skim stuff. Thks Neil Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rougeray Posted August 3, 2014 Share #15 Posted August 3, 2014 Here is some information posted by VentureFar. Since you have already bought a new pump you can get a set of these points and rebuild your old pump and have a spare. Sure beats buying a new pump! It is an aftermarket set. This is where I got them and how much I paid. You can buy them from many sources and almost all the others are less expensive and free shipping. It is only because of the exorbitant charge for shipping that I do not recommend my supplier. just google 18-4615 and you will see the same part everywhere and cheaper.. Same part, exactly. Even the service writer at North Hollywood Yamaha when pressed agreed a better fix is points replacement instead of a whole new fuel pump. 18-4615 - K&L Supply Universal Fuel Pump Point Switch Kit Universal Fuel Pump Point Switch Kit Color: Black @$33.95ea. Subtotal: $33.95 Shipping: $17.77 via UPS Ground Estimated Delivery: 2/24/14 - 2/27/14 Sales Tax: $0.00 Total Amt: $51.72 http://www.powersportswarehouse.com 329 By pass 123 Seneca, SC 29678 864-888-8123 Hope this helps. VentureFar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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