GL1200 Turns over good but wont start...Fuel Pump?

[tbird71]

I cant smell any gas plugs look ok am I supposed to hear the pump running when cranking?
Any tips to do or look for? Thanks

[Bike...and Dennis]

Do you have a stock type air cleaner installed?
Have you tried to spray a little fuel into the intake?

[made2care]

Process of elimination.
Check for spark on plugs
Loosen gas cap( if your gas cap does not vent properly, you could have a vacuum )
Fuel pump- I always install a transparent fuel filter , that way I can see if fuel is flowing ( being drawn/ pumped). If pump is suspect, remove and test
Tip over sensor- could be loose or faulty
Plugged fuel screen in tank
Bad battery
Last but not least- kill switch ... check that you have it disengaged
I might have missed something but I’ve had the same issue over the years and checking these helped me diagnose

[tbird71]

I'll check that new petcock I got from saber cycle first see if it actually is working. Indian Barracuda

[WingAdmin]

I'll check that new petcock I got from saber cycle first see if it actually is working. Indian Barracuda

Any "Barracuda" crap from Saber Cycle is automatically suspect. Their cheap parts are false economy.

[tbird71]

No petcock actually flowing like it's supposed to...that aint it.
Got new fuel pump...tested old AND new....BOTH WORKING
Got no power from where pump plugs in...what next...relay?
Bad connection? DO I HAVE TO REMOVE DUMMY TANK TO GET TO RELAY???

[Bike...and Dennis]

No, the relay is by the coils. You need to find the OEM service manual.
I can't seem to plant pics here or I'd post instructions.

[tbird71]

It's got a relay in the tool kit holder so someone either tried to replace it before or this is a new one
I'm abt out of patience and mechanic is too far behind to get to it before sept
I may have to let set until spring unless I get lucky with relay

[Shadowjack]

The OEM fuel pump "relay" on a 1200 is not mechanical, but actually what some of us used to call a "solid-state switch". It permits current to flow to the pump ONLY when it gets a pulse from the ignition. If you're not getting spark, you will never pump fuel. If yours is bypassed with a relay, check to see where it's getting its actuating power.
The test procedure would be to disconnect the fuel line at the carbs and prime them from a container. If it starts, you're closer to figuring it out.

[made2care]

I had no power to fuel pump a few months back on a bike I was restoring. Turned out to be the rollover sensor was not mounted correctly.

[tbird71]

Well, I pulled plugs and I'm DEF getting spark...so now maybe just replace relay and see if that solves problem? I'll also take air filter off and shoot a little starting fluid down there just to see

[Bike...and Dennis]

Keep in mind that 12s often won't run without the air filter in place.

Oh, and carbed 1200s don't have a bank angle sensor.

[tbird71]

I'm throwin this thing in the hole until spring...waste of time you need to be a gold wing mechanic to work on this kind of sheet. I aint got that long to live to do this crap. I can make enough money in the time I waste with this to more than quadruple pay my mechanic rather than waste more time playing with this non runner that will NEVER run until looked at by a competent mechanic. I just ride the damn things I AINT workin on it any MORE I am DONE

I'll ride my HD and my roadliner these are low mile late model RUNNING bikes...LOL
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