XBS fuel pump. Cheap and easy!

[Cooter]

Ok, so admittedly I didn't search as much as I could have but I was VERY happy how it turned out!
My '05 XB-12S fuel pump was working fine, but would get loud on occasion. I didn't want to be left stranded one day, but $364 for the assembly from ASB was a little hard to swallow for "preventative repair".

I found this:http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Intank-Fuel-Pump-for-2003-2006-Buell-XB9SX-XB9-XB9S-Lightning-/271228480626?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f267a2c72&vxp=mtr
I'm sure it the same "Mustang pump" but even le$$!
and this:

$4.45 in stock at Napa.

I was able to remove the pump assembly by simply:
Putting the front on a stand
using the rear jack point
Removing the lower shock bolt to let the swingarm down
drain the tank
unbolt the pump assy
used a 10-24 screw with a fender washer in the puller hole, and pried carefully with a large flathead screwdriver
I put "painters tape" on the swing arm to not scratch it
the pump assy came out about 3/4 of the way
a 90* clockwise twist and it popped right out

so, for $43.43 and about 2 beers time I now have a perfectly running bike and a silent fuel pump!
Me happy round eye!

 

[snrusnak]

That's not the same as the mustang pump, that actually looks identical to the buell pump. The mustang pump has a slightly different filter/sock and it's more of a PITA, so looks like you made out well.

 

[pagedownhere]

good find! that would be the same for the 12 right? I need to fix mine as it primes....but doesn't stop. Keeps going then I start her up. I think it means the wires are frayed and shorting.

 

[Cooter]

It was truly identical in dimensions, fittings, and spade connectors the right size. Lucky me! The sock was a little pita as it was a little bigger and more rigid with plastic bracing, but everything works perfectly, I can't even hear it prime!

@Pagedownhere I would certainly do more checking (wiring) before I bought a pump to replace... I don't know whether the prime is controlled by a timing circuit (ecm) or a pressure switch? But a quick look in the manual (that you can download from here) will tell ya.