Uncle Meat Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 Last winter I bought a 2007 YBR 125 now the weather has got warm it won't start? I have researched it on the internet and it seems to be a common problem with the fuel pump being effected by expanding petrol vapour.Can anyone else confirm this?Assuming that is the case is it a part that I can change myself? or would it be a job best left to a shop. I am moderately handy with a spanner but have been known to balls things up so it has to be pretty straight forward.Many thanks in advance, Dave. Quote
klingelton Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 Yeah, by all accounts its a common problem with the ybr. It's a simple item to replace, I believe it's a few hoses, couple of wires and a few screws. Afternoons work (might as well clean under there while you have the tank off) Quote
Uncle Meat Posted July 11, 2013 Author Posted July 11, 2013 Thanks klingelton... Another question if anyone knows the answer?Do I replace it with another 2007 fuel pump (assuming it might have the same problem) or do I buy a different model to fix the problem? and if so which one?Thanks. Quote
Tango Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 Is it a fault with the fuel pump.....or is it more to do with the location of the pump.....the first one can be remedied by replacing the pump....the second may not be so easy...... Not just that the bike doesn't need any choke in this weather....and it floods if you do?Just bouncing some thoughts around...... Quote
Uncle Meat Posted July 11, 2013 Author Posted July 11, 2013 Is it a fault with the fuel pump.....or is it more to do with the location of the pump.....the first one can be remedied by replacing the pump....the second may not be so easy...... Not just that the bike doesn't need any choke in this weather....and it floods if you do?Just bouncing some thoughts around...... I suppose I could try relocating it? I will have to have a look on saturday afternoon when I finish work.I haven't heard of anyone else doing that though? Quote
Uncle Meat Posted July 15, 2013 Author Posted July 15, 2013 Does anybody have any ideas whether they improved the fuel pump?I am worried that if I order and fit a new one it will still be affected by hot petrol vapour?Is there a later one that will fit?Many thanks. Quote
Guest Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 HiI'm a newbie here desperately looking for help! My boyfriend's YBR has given up the ghost in this hot weather, the breakdown people are with him right now. Apparently the fuel pump on his 2007 bike has seized, so we need a new one. The problem is, I can't find one anywhere on the internet and our local garage want £400 to supply and fit.Any help would be hugely appreciated!We're in Birmingham btwAmy Quote
Zod Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Simple solution, if there is an ID number on the fuel pump then write that down on a note pad and look it up on Ebay. Quote
Uncle Meat Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 I have been looking on eBay for a few week now and haven't seen one for sale.I'm not even convinced changing the fuel pump will solve the problem as it's actually the petrol vapour heating up that is causing the problem (in my case anyway)£400 seems a very high price to pay for a pump? the bike only cost me £200 so it's not really a viable option.Think I'll wait until it gets colder then part ex it against a new Duke 390 and be done with it. Quote
brrian Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 I have had this problem on and off for the past 3 years my fuel pump finally gave up last year which I had replaced at the cost off 300 pounds for a fuel pump it's a joke any way I thought at least it will solve my problem but no its summer and my bike will not start it is fine first thing and after 10 at night but during the day nothing it dosent have to be sunny just above 19 degrees this bike is a joke and if you question a dealer they have never heard of it I cant sell it privately it wouldnt be fair so will have to wait till winter to trade it in it cant come soon enough Quote
Uncle Meat Posted July 23, 2013 Author Posted July 23, 2013 I have had this problem on and off for the past 3 years my fuel pump finally gave up last year which I had replaced at the cost off 300 pounds for a fuel pump it's a joke any way I thought at least it will solve my problem but no its summer and my bike will not start it is fine first thing and after 10 at night but during the day nothing it dosent have to be sunny just above 19 degrees this bike is a joke and if you question a dealer they have never heard of it I cant sell it privately it wouldnt be fair so will have to wait till winter to trade it in it cant come soon enough brrian, I feel your pain.Having searched the interweb for this problem I came to the same conclusion!!!It's a known problem but no one seems to know/admit anything about it?I now have to pay public transport £51 a week until it gets cooler...!!! My bike just sits outside my house during the day but starts fine in the morning...!!!In a few months I will have to part/ex my bike in for a newer one.This seems crazy? but no one anywhere has offered a solution? That seems to be the sad truth. Quote
acting_strange Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Is there any way you could wrap the fuel pump in silver paper/foil?....this should help it to keep cool...Just an idea... Quote
brrian Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 I have taken to carrying a wet bath towel with me to work and placing my bike in the shade and pouring cold water on it every brake it seems to be working not ideal and I get some strange looks But it gets me home I can't wait till sept oct so I can trade it in if they havent put a block on them if they know there problems wont sell it private couldn't live with my self Quote
Lumor_uk Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 why did the cbf 2010 model have similar problem with its fuel pump? Quote
brrian Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Haven't heard about the cbf but when I went for my last mot the guy told me that all the Japanese branded small bikes are now made in china and the quality is not much better than the Chinese imports you can buy so the fuel pumps may be generic Quote
Uncle Meat Posted July 18, 2014 Author Posted July 18, 2014 Gave up bike sold. Someone elses problem. Quote
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