I've got a leaky fuel pump on my 98 F3. Its leaking from the seam in the center of the pump. I was going to replace the pump but I'm wondering if I couldn't just use a bead of JB weld around the seam after cleaning it up to seal the pump back up. I'd love to avoid buying a $175 pump if I don't have to.

Opinions?

 

My first reaction is riding around, weld fails, fuel leaks on cylinder head, fire ensues, bike is engulfed, crotch catches on fire. My worst nightmare is a firey crotch.

 

Yeah i would say get a new fuel pump. Because eventually you are going to need a new one. But thats just my first thoughts. Try craiglist to find some used fuel pumps. Or you could just ditch the pump and go gravity feed.

 

Your worst nightmare?
I always dreamed of having a fire crouch!
Some day, some day....

 

haha i did the exact same thing till i could get a different pump on the bike, it worked fine for me

 

just bypass the fuel pump, you wont even notice a difference.