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Re: [ST] fuel pump noise



When I first turn on the key, I get the fuel pump whine. I wait 4-5 seconds for the whine to stop before starting the engine. If I start up while the pump is still making noise it seams to take a long time to stop.

David W. Funk
'00 Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Allyoop" <allyoop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 

> Since I bought my 2000 Sprint ST in July (6300 miles) I've noticed a whining 
> or squealing noise when I turn on the key and start the bike. It's coming 
> from the right side below the seat. I presume it's the fuel pump. At the end 
> of a ride the noise has quit. 
> 
> 
> 
> Somebody commented recently that early Sprints had a fuel pump noise 
> problem. My question: Is it more than that? Can I expect the pump to fail 
> prematurely? Should I pick up one of the pumps I see on ebay, just in case? 
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks for the feedback! 
> 
> 
> 
> Walt Greenwood 
> 
> Everett, Washington USA 
> 
> 36 F this morning. Bike resting comfortably in garage. 
> 
> 
> 
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