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Harley-Davidson Fuel Pump $$$$$$$
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I definitely feel your pain. Recently had to have the inner primary bearing replaced on my "06 Dyna Superglide and about the same cost. Well, ya know, it's H-D (translation: Hi Dollah). I figure as long as I can ride, however, it's cheaper than a psychiatrist and a lot more satisfying.
Ranger514
Member
You're certainly not alone. Riding ain't cheap any more. Friend of mine just spent $1200 on replacing engine parts on his customized Street Glide. I'm gonna have to shell out about $500 on my BMW sometime next month, but it's worth it to be able to get out. Riding is definitely therapeutic.
Vulcan Bob
Member
That's not too bad, paid over $400.00 for a Delco fuel pump for my Pontiac Grand Am four years ago, installed it myself. So far so good with my two injected Harleys fuel system wise.
A factory service manual is often a worthwhile expenditure for any
vehicle you plan to keep several years beyond the warranty.
vehicle you plan to keep several years beyond the warranty.
Maddog 521
Member
Harley Davidson parts and service is always expensive. I need a new battery for my 04 geezer glide and they said $188. I guess I'll have to install it myself, just to save the labor cost.
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indiandave
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BearBio
Member
Just last week I got a quote from a mechanic to replace a bad sender unit in my 2005 Frontier. Was going to be ~$1300. said they had to replace the whole fuel pump ($500 part). I had researched it on the web and the part was $300-$400 OEM from the dealer, PLUS they said tranny, transfer case, oil (I knew that one needed changing), radiator, brakes, power steering fluids all needed replacing, as well as shocks and struts. This was on top of the $1300. Also, I told them it was the sender unit (a fault on 2005 Frontiers @ about 50K miles) but they charged me $160.00 for running a diagnostic. OH, and would take 2-3 days.
Had they wife call around==got an estimate of ~$800. Had the local garage do the fluids==didn't need replacement and they topped them off, lubed, flushed radiator for $200. The wife called around and found our old mechanic at a new location. He did it in 2-3 HOURS and replaced just the sender unit ($146.00) for a total of $510.00.
You really gotta be careful!
Had they wife call around==got an estimate of ~$800. Had the local garage do the fluids==didn't need replacement and they topped them off, lubed, flushed radiator for $200. The wife called around and found our old mechanic at a new location. He did it in 2-3 HOURS and replaced just the sender unit ($146.00) for a total of $510.00.
You really gotta be careful!
gdnagle
US Veteran
Ah the joys of not having a stock vehicle. Now I don't have a fuel injected engine or modified in any way, as mine is a 94 and it is completely stock. But with well over 100K before I had to stop riding back in early 2000, tires every two years, battery every two years, not dead but didn't want to get left stranded as I drove it about 150 miles every day to and from work all year plus recreation on top of that. A alternator and regulator, melted the plug, and that has been all. Stoped riding as I had knee injury and at the time I thought the engine locked up. Thought maybe the alternator but figured I just replaced it so with the miles figured maybe something in the engine. Tore it down and found problem to be the Chinese alternator magnets came loose with the inferior adhesive they used and wedged between the inner primary and crank shaft, and haven't put it back together yet as I'm still waiting for a knee replacement at most 10 years for the knee as it's a WC case. Now if I could just come up with a cheap side car I'd be set.
They come out with the electronic and computer controlled stuff and that's when things get expensive. Same with cars. Now my 58 pan all I've ever done to it was every couple hundred miles just take the cover off the generator and clean the commentator. Can't ride that cause I can't kick start it anymore and in my old age the rigid frame would kill me.
Not a H-D, but two weeks ago a lady(?) hit my King Ranch (2007)in the right front...20" tire.. $450.00..OEM 20"wheel...$1700.00 The rest was a bumper,fender, front door, repairs to rear door, some suspension stuff...Total w/ short tow just north of $10,000.00.... Glad her insurance paid that bill + 2 weeks rental... I'm just glad they didn't total it..
JIM..............
JIM..............
We're lucky here with 2 or 3 good independent shops so we aren't enslaved to the Harley dealership. (Labor up to $105.00 an hour now!)
And lets admit that for 99% of us, a Harley is 100% a LUXURY item. Thank God we live in a country that allows us to afford toys like these.
And lets admit that for 99% of us, a Harley is 100% a LUXURY item. Thank God we live in a country that allows us to afford toys like these.
Art Doc
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
I'm old...forgive me...this is 1st time I ever heard of a fuel pump on a motorcycle. Needed with fuel injection?
ironhead7544
Member
The only fuel pump I ever had on a Harley was gravity. And no electronics. Points and plugs. My '75 does have the new-fangled automatic spark advance with the weights. I dont trust it really. Manual advance is better.
KLYDE
Member
I have a 2001 Electra Glide I bought brand new. Right near the last of the carbureted offerings. 55 thousand miles and like new. I worked as a motorcycle wrench when younger so I do all my own work. I'll never sell or upgrade that bike as I am old school and don't have the knowledge, electronic tools or desire to mess with the new fangled stuff such as fuel injection or ABS brakes. Stuff just ain't right on a motorcycle.
Plus HD incorporates planned failures in the new bikes. Every change they have done within he last 10 years cheapened the product and reduced reliability.
Plus HD incorporates planned failures in the new bikes. Every change they have done within he last 10 years cheapened the product and reduced reliability.
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Me either. All my bikes (British and Japanese) were gravity feed. Maybe it does have to do with fuel injection.
DWFAN
US Veteran
A fuel pump on a motorcycle. What will they come up with next? The day they stated using fuel injection turned your bike into a money pit. I'll keep my '62 hot rod Sportster and my 78 1/2 FLH thank you very much.
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