Sportster fuel filter and low fuel sensor replacement
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ธ.ค. 2017
- A video showing how to replace the fuel filter, strainer, and the low fuel sensor on a 2007 Sportster XL1200C. If doing it over, I'd use zip ties inside of the hose clamp.
I'm at 24k on my 2019 iron 1200. I'll be replacing my fuel filter at my next oil change and feel confident in doing it by seen this video. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
Thank you for posting, I hope everything goes smoothly!
Hey man, thanks for taking your time to put this together for us. Your video exposed what I thought would be a challenging job and I now I'm confident I can tackle this on my own. Much appreciated.
One step at a time, nice and easy 👍
Thanks to you I changed my fuel filter 2 years ago looking at this video and I’m trill riding the bike. Thanks partner.
Feels great doing a job like this yourself, eh?
This video was great! I just got bike that has been sitting for 7 years with a full gas tank...not good for the ole fuel pump, so your video will help me out a ton as I replace all the components!
Awesome, thanks! It's funny watching my old videos, LOL.
thanks i needed this because i bought the official front brake cylinder mounted fuel gauge.
Nice video! Just did mine… thanks for sharing 😊
Glad to help!
That’s where Harley gets you ... maintenance n parts.. doing the work yourself saves you a ton ...
Roads are shit here too.. wood pellet stove is fired up.
Congratulations for the very educational video I have a 203 Iron 883, and I have a problem, after 10 meters of road, the fuel reserve warning light comes on!
even if I have a full tank of petrol. it always stays like this..
I thought it was the float?😢
Sounds like you need to do some diagnostics with an electric meter
I took my tank off a few months ago and installed a new high flow fuel pump. I have two large washers not sure where they went any idea? I’m guessing it went towards the bottom of the tank?
LOL, not sure. You can look up the parts diagram at www.shopronniesharleydavidson.com They have a link at top for the Parts Finder
So glad I found you ! I had gotten sick then in and of hospital but anyway I opened my tank and I couldn't believe the rust in my tank so I took it down the fuel pump assembly is rusted too ! I wanted to ask you where the strainer is did it will off ? Please help ! Thanks you sharing !!
Hi, I don't quite follow your question. The strainer is the part I removed at 16:30. The new one gets pushed on and then the strainer gets bent 90ﾟand is clamped or zip tied to the unit as you can see at 17:00.
By the way, glad to hear you are out of the hospital and on the mend!
BluesriderDF hey there thanks for getting back to me. Ok after I pulled the fuel pump out , it was and still is rusted bad so I know I’ll have to get a new one , but what I was asking is I saw 2 Allen head screws well at least I think it is ! 🤷♀️ but I saw you just pull it off , at 1600 - 1603 is that you did ? I have a 2008 Sportster . And where did you order your parts ? I’m looking J&P Cycle and they have the pump for $69 at Harley they want almost $300 and the fuel filter $90 it’s like wow I wonder if it got gold made in it ! 🤦♀️🧐 I apologize what all the questions, I’m trying to learn how to do it myself ! Again thanks for all your help and sharing your video ! You have a great day !
Oh I missed a few words hope you can understand . Not so good at typing ! And we have the same bikes just 1 year difference . I see you have more videos I will be going back and checking em out ! Thanks for sharing and taken the time to explain ! Have a good one ! It been hot down in Alabama , I wish I would snow here ! Talk or text you back if I have a question if that’s alright !
@@veronicastewart1959 The clamps on the fuel filter kit I bought were too large. The kit was from Drag Specialties. I know Harley parts are expensive, but the fitment is correct. Sometimes aftermarket parts can be a bargain that work out well but other times they can disappoint. Read the reviews before you buy. There must have been a lot of condensation in the tank to rust that bad.
Hey thanks for the video. Just curious, what lead to you deciding to replace the fuel pump? I am about 75 percent sure I need a fuel pump, but just wanted to find out what you experienced before I go drop a hundred and fifty bucks.
I didn't replace the pump, I replaced the filter (which consists of a cartridge filter and an intake screen), and I also replaced the fuel level sensor. The low fuel light on my speedo would come on and off at random intervals for the last year, and it seems the sensor is a common failure item on these bikes.
HD Motovlog I don't know why I thought you had replaced the pump. I'm spaced out today I guess
Ha ha, no worries!
My low fuelight started flashing on my ‘15 48 today. Im wondering what the issue is
I don't know if this is just anecdotal or not but I added fuel injector cleaner to my tank and the issue with the light seemed to improve for a while... but eventually I replaced the switch.
Where can i find a gas pump kit for a Harley Davidson Sporter 1002 from 1998?
Sorry but that's way before my time.
Question to you sir... My fuel pump of my Iron 883 2014 is jammed apparently... And the Harley folks in India want to replace it... Is the manual you are referring to publicly available. Even if I screw that up, I will still have to get a new part.. Which you have already mentioned.. No matter which country... Harley's part is silly expensive.. So I want to try to fix it on my own before I succumb to the price of a replacement part..
Rachit Jaiwant If you search eBay, you can elektronic (PDF) service manual for not too much money. It's cheaper than buying the book.
Rachit Jaiwant I know things are really expensive for Harley overseas. Good job trying to do this yourself!
Thanks... Will come back and post here on the results of my excursions, whatever the result. Your video was very helpful!
Congratulations for the very educational video I have a 203 Iron 883, and I have a problem, after 10 meters of road, the fuel reserve warning light comes on!
even if I have a full tank of petrol. it always stays like this..
I thought it was the float? 😢
Would this procedure work on the 2.1 gallon sportster tank?
Sorry I didn't reply sooner. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with that smaller tank, so I'm really not sure.
In the manuals parts breakout picture of the gasket, if you look at the nubs on the outside and inside of the gasket you will see the tapered end of those nubs (the rounded end) goes down just like you have it and the bigger (flat end) of the nubs goes up, again, just like you have it. I use the same kind of hose (comes coiled up and does not want to be straight) for draining my gas too. But what I do is take a steel coat hanger and straighten it out and cut a piece a few inches longer than the distance between the front of the gas cap and the smallest part of the gas tank (the seat end). I stick that into the hose as far as I can put it in (even with the end that goes into the tank). This makes the hose straight and allows you to put it into the very back corner of the tank, but does not interfere with the siphon flow. I will then tilt the tank so that is the lowest part (front of the tank up) and can get all but a very tiny amount out of the tank (about 2 tablespoons). The reason I make the rod (coat hanger) a few inches longer is so that I can squeeze the hose where the rod is to insure that it does not slide out of the hose while inserting or removing. And, if for some reason it slipped out of the hose it can never ever fall all the way into the tank but will always be a few inches sticking out. Also, if you find that special tool for the clamp it too expensive for you, you can do what I did. I took a pair of "end nipper pliers that are shaped just like them and filed down the sharp edge, they work just great and can usually get them at places like Harbor Freight A LOT cheaper ($6.99 for the 10" ones) than that special tool! Sorry that I got long winded here, didn't mean to write a novel.
Great tips, thanks! Too bad you live 2,500 miles away! I went back and looked at the manual, I see the nubs you are talking about now. One suggestion someone had was to use stainless steel safety wire instead of a clamp. Interesting idea, it's not like it has to hold a lot of pressure. Well, glad it's done. I was out snow blowing in 4ﾟ again this morning, lol.
in your video description, you said you would "use zip ties inside of the hose clamp". i'm assuming you meant "instead". would a zip tie be enough strength to keep it together?
Chris Namgung: Yes, instead of. The screw on the hose clamps made it really difficult to insert it into the fuel tank because they were too big. Most other bike fuel pumps use zip ties here instead of metal clamps. Google motorcycle fuel pump and you'll see.
Another option is to use stainless steel picture frame hanger wire. 4-5 wraps and just twist the ends together. Probably overkill though, there's just not that much force there.
Great. I'm going to try zip ties. Got plenty of them. Thanks for your reply!
Why am I only getting between 60-70 miles out of a 3.3 gallon tank on my 2007 xl883l Harley Sportster ? 🤔
You should be getting 40mpg minimum. Unless you're like 300 lbs LOL. Is it stock or modded?
@@bluesriderDF - I weigh 159 lbs. The bike is stock.
@@robertkerns6259 What MPG are you calculating when you do miles / gallons after a fill up? Something is def wrong if you aren't in the 40s. Has it always been this way? How long have you had it?
@@robertkerns6259 Do you know if it has a tuner? Install new spark plugs, run some fuel injector cleaner for a few tank fulls.
@@robertkerns6259 I weigh 200lbs and I get 140 miles from the 3.3 gallon tank on my 2011 XL883N.
What's it's malfunction..?
Ishav SinGh - The low fuel light would come on & off at random. And the fuel filter was just filthy dirty.
@@bluesriderDF hi sir,any link to purchase just the filter?
@@monfrodisiac00 Not that I know of. The other parts in the kit should be changed at the same time. Drag Specialties kit is less expensive than Harley.
@@bluesriderDF noted with thanks....very useful video by the way sir...👍👍👍
Can someone give me the link where I can buy the low fuel sensor
Need to no how to do something in a hurry but u talk to much
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