No start, no fuel pump, blown ignition fuse :(

[Hydrophilic]

Alright gentlemen, my problem started on a ride that was fine, went 70 miles out and half way back lost all gauges, throttle was crap and had to slide over to the shoulder. I pull over and no fuel pump or starter. I get a push start that gets me going for maybe a quarter of a mile before it putters out and dies. I get a tow home and the first thing I do is check the fuses and replace the battery. With the new battery and ignition fuse in I turn it on, fuel pump kick on for one second then click and the ignition fuse is blown. I looked a bit around online and I'm thinking either my fuel pump is bad or I have a wire grounded out somewhere. I was wondering if someone could point me in the direction of tracking down the culprit. Please and thank you.

 

[user_deleted]

you're on the right track. think about what happened here which will help narrow down the problem: during your 70 mile ride you had no idea what the draw was on your battery...or the output of your charging system. in all likelihood you lost charging output and were running on battery alone. when it finally ran out of steam so did your bike. the "bump start" only lasted 1/4 mile because that's what your battery could give you. what you are now describing is likely the result of either a faulty VR....VR connector plug behind the front pulley cover...faulty ignition relay(it's in your fuse box)...or fuel pump that is consuming excessive voltage. replace the fuse, unplug the fuel pump, try again. if fuse still pops you're problem isn't the pump.

 

[rchuff]

Once again John has it nailed down . Can't get any better than that.:up:

 

[Hydrophilic]

So I disconnected the fuel pump and put the new fuse in and no blown fuse and got the starter back. So it looks like the fuel pump is my problem. That is unfortunate since they seem to be running around $330...

 

[Chicknstripn]

Check out the fuelpump rebuild thread. Should only cost you about $50 tops to rebuild the thing. Also, once you pull the pump you might discover that your issue is as simple as repairing some frayed wires.

 

[rchuff]

Like Chick said you can fix wires if they are the problem or rebuild the pump.

 

[user_deleted]

Once again John has it nailed down . Can't get any better than that.:up:

thanks a ton ricky. always appreciate your kind words.

 

[user_deleted]

So I disconnected the fuel pump and put the new fuse in and no blown fuse and got the starter back. So it looks like the fuel pump is my problem. That is unfortunate since they seem to be running around $330...

board member shawn did this write up 2 years ago and he is excellent with such things. will guide you thru it.
http://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthread.php?38173-DIY-Fuel-pump-fix-Cheaper-than-replacement-from-HD

 

[Chicknstripn]

That's the write up I was taking about! Thanks for, once again, picking up my slack lunatic!
I used that write up as a guide about 2yrs ago and found that all I needed was to repair some frayed wires. While I was in there I replaced the fuel screen and filter. Easy peasy. Regardless, all the parts can be found at your local auto parts store.
Good luck and let us know what you decide to do!