Problems with fuel pump priming, Pointy. - SV650.org

03-07-12, 09:30 AM

Hi Guys,

Just after a bit of advice really, i have a K3 pointy and since riding through the last winter when i turn the key in the ignition sometime the fuel will prime but then on other occasions it will start to prime then a second later stop. Sometimes its taken a good 10 times of turning the key before it will prime fully. I have noticed that since the winter the key is a little sticky and hard to turn at times. My K3 only has 14k on the clock, could this be a sign of the ignition barrel on its way out?

Any advice would be great,

Cheers

Badeye

Bibio · 03-07-12, 11:20 AM

try wiggling the wires on the right hand side where they enter the frame. if it starts then it might be a dodgy connector or wire.

03-07-12, 11:24 AM

Hi,

I've recently had them out due to replacing my speedo drive but it was doing this before that and i've even cleaned all the connectors behind the headstock coz they were seriously grotty. Has anyone else had this problem?

TSM · 03-07-12, 01:14 PM

The length of time it takes to prime is not predefined, its based on pressure in the system, if there is any issue re the pressure or pump the bike should flash up FI and the red light.
If so you need to find the way to put the bike in dealer mode to give you the error code else just try starting the bike.

03-07-12, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badeye

Hi,

I've recently had them out due to replacing my speedo drive but it was doing this before that and i've even cleaned all the connectors behind the headstock coz they were seriously grotty. Has anyone else had this problem?

i get this issue, no real reason to it, had the bike 4 years and always done it, ignition on/off a few times will normally sort it, ive also cleaned and checked all the conections more than once but none the wiser

04-07-12, 12:48 PM

It more annoying than anything, i have no plans to sell the SV but i can imagine something like this would put off any potential buyer. I was thinking of replacing the ignition barrel.

11-07-12, 05:56 PM

Mine started this a few months ago, got FI on dash most of the time, turned out to be a worn barrell.

Gareth

DJ123 · 11-07-12, 06:05 PM

does it do it in certain situations? mine generally only flashes up the FI light after filling up. Again, turning it off then on again seems to clear it. It runs fine and doesn't do it when running. Over winter i'll be taking apart, cleaning and checking all connections

03-07-12, 09:30 AM	#1
Badeye Guest Posts: n/a	Problems with fuel pump priming, Pointy. Hi Guys, Just after a bit of advice really, i have a K3 pointy and since riding through the last winter when i turn the key in the ignition sometime the fuel will prime but then on other occasions it will start to prime then a second later stop. Sometimes its taken a good 10 times of turning the key before it will prime fully. I have noticed that since the winter the key is a little sticky and hard to turn at times. My K3 only has 14k on the clock, could this be a sign of the ignition barrel on its way out? Any advice would be great, Cheers Badeye

03-07-12, 11:20 AM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Problems with fuel pump priming try wiggling the wires on the right hand side where they enter the frame. if it starts then it might be a dodgy connector or wire.

03-07-12, 11:24 AM	#3
Badeye Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Problems with fuel pump priming Hi, I've recently had them out due to replacing my speedo drive but it was doing this before that and i've even cleaned all the connectors behind the headstock coz they were seriously grotty. Has anyone else had this problem?

03-07-12, 01:14 PM	#4
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: Problems with fuel pump priming The length of time it takes to prime is not predefined, its based on pressure in the system, if there is any issue re the pressure or pump the bike should flash up FI and the red light. If so you need to find the way to put the bike in dealer mode to give you the error code else just try starting the bike. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

04-07-12, 12:48 PM	#6
Badeye Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Problems with fuel pump priming It more annoying than anything, i have no plans to sell the SV but i can imagine something like this would put off any potential buyer. I was thinking of replacing the ignition barrel.

11-07-12, 05:56 PM	#7
Gareth Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Problems with fuel pump priming Mine started this a few months ago, got FI on dash most of the time, turned out to be a worn barrell. Gareth

11-07-12, 06:05 PM	#8
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Problems with fuel pump priming does it do it in certain situations? mine generally only flashes up the FI light after filling up. Again, turning it off then on again seems to clear it. It runs fine and doesn't do it when running. Over winter i'll be taking apart, cleaning and checking all connections __________________ BMW F800ST

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