Facet Fuel Pump, Fuel through the roof

[pxlpig]

Hi all, Long time no hear!!

Honda Fuel Pump packed up finally...after 40k!
Got a Facet Fuel Pump from the wonderful folks in the shop here, all fitted...finally worked out how to get a square into a round hole....., problem i have now got is that my fuel consumption has sky rocketed, i will be lucky to get 130miles from a full tank doing normal riding, used to be able to get 150 - 160miles outta full tank......any siggestion guys n gals?

[StumpyFingers]

Check the mixture screw and carb balance.
It is possible that as the original pump degraded the mixtures were altered to compensate, a new strong pump now needs to be tuned to your needs.

[Steve C]

Check the mixture screw and carb balance.
It is possible that as the original pump degraded the mixtures were altered to compensate, a new strong pump now needs to be tuned to your needs.

That's exactly what happened with mine - old pump getting steadily weaker and delivering less fuel and that was accommodated steadily at each service. When I switched pumps, I was in trouble until next service and then all set back to right levels and all fine ever since.

[Kamaddick]

Sorry to burst your bubble but I am getting well over 200 miles per tank and no, not taking things particuarly easy either!! Cant see it being the fuel pump. Carbs?

[Steve T]

200 - 220 before reserve required.

Get the machine serived - plugs, air filter, tappets, then get carbs balanced.

Just my tuppence worth

Steve T

[pxlpig]

Nice one folks, I'll get the puppy serviced, think it's due for a BIG service anytime now....... good pump though, it eveb clicks mega loud just before i need to switch over to reserve.....an audable warning is incuded free....cant do any good for the pump though, so always try to fill up before that point.....generally at the 115mile mark!

[russt1969]

Keep us informed. I've just bought one too