I am so glad i came across your channel. I have an 05 Roadstar Midnight Silverado and I am about to change my fuel pump. In the past couple of weeks my pump would randomly just stop working, causing my bike to shutdown while riding. This little tip you have just shown could have saved me from having to call a friend to come get me and my bike with the trailer. I will always remember this tip. Thank you
Thanks for watching 👍. Yes definitely a life saver trick , especially if your a long way away from home , it saved me alot of headache when mine went 2500km from home . Safe travels
👍Very common problem on Roadie. Maybe do a video on hiding fuel pump behind right side cover. Looks way better. I did it myself years ago. Gives great access if this problem pops up
Definitely a weak point on these bullet proof bikes . I'll definitely halfto look into that , I'm currently still running pump less , had a request to do a video on it and making sure I can give good info on it for anyone wanting to go / try that route. Thanks for watching and safe travels 👍
Outstanding video! Thanks so much for the great roadside tips on how to get home. Do you have any tips for a 08 fuel injected Roadstar with the pump in the tank? Keep up the great work :)
Thanks ! I do not , I haven't worked on any of the fuel injected ones , but your injectors need a minimum PSI for the injectors to work / work properly , my guess would be you would halfto replace the pump to get the bike running again , but I would think it would be a much more robust/ longer lasting pump , and being submerged in the cool fuel helps to keep the pump cool and last longer . Would be a good idea depending on how pricey the pump is to do some research and see when most people are saying those pumps fail and Maybe change it at a similar mileage for peace of mind on trips if you have any big ones planned ( I'm not sure what mileage the fuel injection pumps fail at) . Sorry for the rambling, but hope that helped . And thanks for watching, safe travels 👍
Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!!! I have a video on removing it permanently, if you have issues with the bike not getting fuel , raise up the fuel line high as you can will help , and in a pinch blow into the tank to pressurise it , it helps to open the needle and seat if you do have that issue when the line is to low ( no pump we would have about 0.3psi and with factory pump it's about 2-3psi) I've been pumpless for about a year now and seems to be pretty good, took a bit of playing to get the bugs out of it but seems to be good . If you put a new fuel pump on get a OEM one, I've had a few people comment that they put an aftermarket one on and had lots of issues or they failed within a month and ended up buying OEM after anyways . Safe travels 👍
Wow! A simple fix to a potential shutdown. They shouldn't put unnecessary parts in the system. Keep it simple, keep it reliable. Road Stars are air cooled; that's why I own one.
Less is more for sure, I definitely like a basic running system, it's nice when there is a break down to have a chance to fix it to get home, I've had this bike now for 13 years and still love it , Yamaha makes some great bikes. Sorry for the late replies, been a busy week here , haven't had a chance to get caught up. Thanks for watching
Very informative video, thank you. I’m trying to set up my dad with the correct line in case this happens. You mind telling me what diameter line you used? I’d like to make sure he doesn’t have any leaks and it’s tight fit but still able to install. Thank you. Happy Victoria Day, btw.
Thank-you and thanks for watching! Just went and looked at the steel line I used but there was no size on it, believe it is 5/16" (steel gas / brake line) , and the rubber line should be 1/4". If the fuel line is to low in relation to the carb, may have an issue after its sat abit that the bike seems to not get gas ( needle and seat stay closed , I havem had this issues since I got my fuel line as high as I could, but if you do have that issue , put the bike on reserve , take the gas cap off and blow into the tank with your cheeks tight on the tank, it looks ridiculous, but gives abit of extra pressure to get the fuel flowing if you have that issue , it happened to me a few times when I was below 1/2 a tank , now with my line as high as I could get it, it's been good ( pump puts out around 3psi, and I forget now but I think with gravity feed we are around 1/4 to 1/4 a psi. What year is his bike ? The older models the float was set lower than the newer models with the lower float setting it's said it needs to be adjusted to run right ( mines 2006 , float level was good and I did not half to touch it) ( 2004 and up I believe were the higher float setting) . The forms also say the 2mm needle and seat needs to be changed to a 2.5mm then was updated to 3mm needle and seat , I went 2500km with the stock 2mm on a trip crusing around 120km/h, had no issues, put the 3mm in once I got home and dident really notice any difference, it's easy to change but unless the bike feels like it needs it , not sure if it's worth the money/time to change the needle and seat. You must be in Canada as well, happy Victoria Day to you as well. Hope this helped and I didn't ramble to much ( I have a video on going pump less permanently that I think I covered everything in as well) Thanks for watching, any questions just ask 👍
@@ClargoGarage Thank you for the reply and info. His is a 2005 Road Star Silverado. It has well over 100k miles on it and looks like just rolled off the showroom floor when he picked it up. I’m in Michigan and we have close neighborly relationship with CA- in fact in places we are due north of CA!
Any time , that's great , he should have no float issues without the pump , I have a bit over 188000km around 120000miles. They really are great bikes. My wife grew up in Michigan , we are probably pretty close haha I'm in Ontario, international bridge area end of 75 north, I'm in Michigan quite a bit riding/ traveling
Hey Clargo, we have the same bike. when you say they go through fuel pumps do you mean the oem yamaha pumps? if so how many km are you getting from a pump? I have 21.000km on my 06.
Hi Samiam, thanks for watching, yes the OEM ones I seemed to get around 45000km ish on them , I've never used an aftermarket one, but have talked to some people on here that have , and some of them where bad right out of the box, and it seemed everyone seemed to go pumpless or back to a OEM pump. Long as you know how to bypass it in a pinch, you can at least get home and decide when the time comes whether you go full pumpless or replace the pump (the pumps are easy to replace, I do have a video on that , last time I bought one I think it was around $250ish ). I did have someone comment a month or so ago that they put a vacuum fuel pump from a riding lawnmower on there Suzuki, and it got me wondering if I should look into that to give everyone a 3rd option but we will see , bikes running good and I have so many projects on the go, but if curiousity gets the best of me, I'll end up trying that haha
On my bike i have a 1500 intruder suzuki i got rid of the electric fuel pump and put a vacuum pump from a riding mower.. its never ran better plenty of power also
Those are great bikes, that's a great idea, my bike is running excellent with no pump, been running this way for two seasons now, just did a 11000+km 9day trip few weeks ago with no issues, but may halfto hunt down a vacuum pump this winter and try that , give everyone a 3rd option to try , I like that idea, thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching
@@ClargoGarage i'd like to see that option as well. I've been having issues with losing power/cutting out/bucking etc while on hwy. I am going to try the fuel pump bypass and see what happens. I am from Windsor Ontario as well!
@JeffArcand-b5r thanks for watching, check out episode 47, could also be the accelerator pump, I had a buddy that his failed and it did similar symptoms when accelerating easy to check , and if that is the issue I have a video on removing the carburetor, it's not to bad to get on off , let me know what you find or if you have any other questions, thanks for watching 👍 and I'm in Sault Ste Marie, far but not that far apart haha
I am so glad i came across your channel. I have an 05 Roadstar Midnight Silverado and I am about to change my fuel pump. In the past couple of weeks my pump would randomly just stop working, causing my bike to shutdown while riding. This little tip you have just shown could have saved me from having to call a friend to come get me and my bike with the trailer. I will always remember this tip. Thank you
Thanks for watching 👍. Yes definitely a life saver trick , especially if your a long way away from home , it saved me alot of headache when mine went 2500km from home . Safe travels
Awesome info Jordan, taking a trip thru BC in a week
That's awesome, hopefully you don't need this info for your trip , but if you do, you will know what to do to finish your trip , safe travels 👍
👍Very common problem on Roadie. Maybe do a video on hiding fuel pump behind right side cover. Looks way better. I did it myself years ago. Gives great access if this problem pops up
Definitely a weak point on these bullet proof bikes . I'll definitely halfto look into that , I'm currently still running pump less , had a request to do a video on it and making sure I can give good info on it for anyone wanting to go / try that route. Thanks for watching and safe travels 👍
Outstanding video! Thanks so much for the great roadside tips on how to get home. Do you have any tips for a 08 fuel injected Roadstar with the pump in the tank? Keep up the great work :)
Thanks ! I do not , I haven't worked on any of the fuel injected ones , but your injectors need a minimum PSI for the injectors to work / work properly , my guess would be you would halfto replace the pump to get the bike running again , but I would think it would be a much more robust/ longer lasting pump , and being submerged in the cool fuel helps to keep the pump cool and last longer . Would be a good idea depending on how pricey the pump is to do some research and see when most people are saying those pumps fail and Maybe change it at a similar mileage for peace of mind on trips if you have any big ones planned ( I'm not sure what mileage the fuel injection pumps fail at) . Sorry for the rambling, but hope that helped . And thanks for watching, safe travels 👍
Thank you so much for your help and insight I just love my Roadstar and I appreciate your videos. Ride safe.
@@ClargoGarage
Thanks ! And me too , there a great bike , nothing else says buy me , love my Yamaha 👍
Brother!!! You just saved my ass!
Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!!! I have a video on removing it permanently, if you have issues with the bike not getting fuel , raise up the fuel line high as you can will help , and in a pinch blow into the tank to pressurise it , it helps to open the needle and seat if you do have that issue when the line is to low ( no pump we would have about 0.3psi and with factory pump it's about 2-3psi) I've been pumpless for about a year now and seems to be pretty good, took a bit of playing to get the bugs out of it but seems to be good . If you put a new fuel pump on get a OEM one, I've had a few people comment that they put an aftermarket one on and had lots of issues or they failed within a month and ended up buying OEM after anyways . Safe travels 👍
Wow! A simple fix to a potential shutdown. They shouldn't put unnecessary parts in the system. Keep it simple, keep it reliable. Road Stars are air cooled; that's why I own one.
Less is more for sure, I definitely like a basic running system, it's nice when there is a break down to have a chance to fix it to get home, I've had this bike now for 13 years and still love it , Yamaha makes some great bikes. Sorry for the late replies, been a busy week here , haven't had a chance to get caught up. Thanks for watching
Very informative video, thank you. I’m trying to set up my dad with the correct line in case this happens. You mind telling me what diameter line you used? I’d like to make sure he doesn’t have any leaks and it’s tight fit but still able to install.
Thank you.
Happy Victoria Day, btw.
Thank-you and thanks for watching! Just went and looked at the steel line I used but there was no size on it, believe it is 5/16" (steel gas / brake line) , and the rubber line should be 1/4". If the fuel line is to low in relation to the carb, may have an issue after its sat abit that the bike seems to not get gas ( needle and seat stay closed , I havem had this issues since I got my fuel line as high as I could, but if you do have that issue , put the bike on reserve , take the gas cap off and blow into the tank with your cheeks tight on the tank, it looks ridiculous, but gives abit of extra pressure to get the fuel flowing if you have that issue , it happened to me a few times when I was below 1/2 a tank , now with my line as high as I could get it, it's been good ( pump puts out around 3psi, and I forget now but I think with gravity feed we are around 1/4 to 1/4 a psi. What year is his bike ? The older models the float was set lower than the newer models with the lower float setting it's said it needs to be adjusted to run right ( mines 2006 , float level was good and I did not half to touch it) ( 2004 and up I believe were the higher float setting) . The forms also say the 2mm needle and seat needs to be changed to a 2.5mm then was updated to 3mm needle and seat , I went 2500km with the stock 2mm on a trip crusing around 120km/h, had no issues, put the 3mm in once I got home and dident really notice any difference, it's easy to change but unless the bike feels like it needs it , not sure if it's worth the money/time to change the needle and seat.
You must be in Canada as well, happy Victoria Day to you as well.
Hope this helped and I didn't ramble to much ( I have a video on going pump less permanently that I think I covered everything in as well)
Thanks for watching, any questions just ask 👍
@@ClargoGarage Thank you for the reply and info.
His is a 2005 Road Star Silverado. It has well over 100k miles on it and looks like just rolled off the showroom floor when he picked it up.
I’m in Michigan and we have close neighborly relationship with CA- in fact in places we are due north of CA!
Any time , that's great , he should have no float issues without the pump , I have a bit over 188000km around 120000miles. They really are great bikes. My wife grew up in Michigan , we are probably pretty close haha I'm in Ontario, international bridge area end of 75 north, I'm in Michigan quite a bit riding/ traveling
Hey Clargo, we have the same bike. when you say they go through fuel pumps do you mean the oem yamaha pumps? if so how many km are you getting from a pump? I have 21.000km on my 06.
Hi Samiam, thanks for watching, yes the OEM ones I seemed to get around 45000km ish on them , I've never used an aftermarket one, but have talked to some people on here that have , and some of them where bad right out of the box, and it seemed everyone seemed to go pumpless or back to a OEM pump. Long as you know how to bypass it in a pinch, you can at least get home and decide when the time comes whether you go full pumpless or replace the pump (the pumps are easy to replace, I do have a video on that , last time I bought one I think it was around $250ish ). I did have someone comment a month or so ago that they put a vacuum fuel pump from a riding lawnmower on there Suzuki, and it got me wondering if I should look into that to give everyone a 3rd option but we will see , bikes running good and I have so many projects on the go, but if curiousity gets the best of me, I'll end up trying that haha
I might be doing that on this trip lol
Is there vented caps available for this bike
Thanks for watching, and I've never looked into it, but I'm sure there is something available , but I don't know of any off the top of my head .
On my bike i have a 1500 intruder suzuki i got rid of the electric fuel pump and put a vacuum pump from a riding mower.. its never ran better plenty of power also
Those are great bikes, that's a great idea, my bike is running excellent with no pump, been running this way for two seasons now, just did a 11000+km 9day trip few weeks ago with no issues, but may halfto hunt down a vacuum pump this winter and try that , give everyone a 3rd option to try , I like that idea, thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching
@@ClargoGarage i'd like to see that option as well. I've been having issues with losing power/cutting out/bucking etc while on hwy. I am going to try the fuel pump bypass and see what happens. I am from Windsor Ontario as well!
@JeffArcand-b5r thanks for watching, check out episode 47, could also be the accelerator pump, I had a buddy that his failed and it did similar symptoms when accelerating easy to check , and if that is the issue I have a video on removing the carburetor, it's not to bad to get on off , let me know what you find or if you have any other questions, thanks for watching 👍 and I'm in Sault Ste Marie, far but not that far apart haha