I posted several weeks ago an issue with my new crf sputtering after hard acceleration; felt like was running out of gass. I researched and found that this is a common problem with the new crf fuel pump filter getting clogged. Honda even has a service bulliten on it for the machanics. Instead of buying a fuel pump, honda now has the fuel pump filter rebuild kit for $35 it includes filter, and the 3 orings you will need. Note the filter is the size of a tea bag in the shape of a heart.
But what was interesting was the cause of my filter clogging. It turns out that my Gas Tank Foam that I use to prevent gas sloshing is breaking down. The filter was deep black(the color of my foam) and there was black particals all over the fuel pump. I put the new filter in and took out my Gas Tank Foam. So be ware if you use the gas tank foam take it out.
I emailed the vendor and they never emailed me back.
A typically dirty fuel pump filter should be a dark brown color.
I took over 2 wks to get the rebuild kit.
Bike runs great again. I did not notice any power increase or easier starting; but atleast it runs reliably again.
Spokes572
California
But what was interesting was the cause of my filter clogging. It turns out that my Gas Tank Foam that I use to prevent gas sloshing is breaking down. The filter was deep black(the color of my foam) and there was black particals all over the fuel pump. I put the new filter in and took out my Gas Tank Foam. So be ware if you use the gas tank foam take it out.
I emailed the vendor and they never emailed me back.
A typically dirty fuel pump filter should be a dark brown color.
I took over 2 wks to get the rebuild kit.
Bike runs great again. I did not notice any power increase or easier starting; but atleast it runs reliably again.
Spokes572
California
