Fuel Pump Noise

[ramblinrod]

A few weeks ago I had a fuel tank QD fail. I replaced the QDs with the high dollar Omegas, 4 pieces of new fuel injector hose and 8 fuel injector clamps. Before totally rotating the fuel tank into place I started the bike to check for any leaks on the new installation. Everything looked and sounded good. I got everything back together and later that day decided to go for a ride. As soon as I turned the ignition on I heard a horrible squeel coming from the fuel pump. My thoughts are it has to be related to the work I just did. I was very careful about cleaning the hoses after cutting them. I had drained the tank into an empty five gallon gas can, I used a fine mesh paint filter while pouring it back into the fuel tank, and didn't see anything in the filter. Now I'm wondering if one of the hoses got pinched when I rotated the tank down. I had to leave the next morning for work at a remote job site so cant check that theory out till I get home in 10 days. I did ride the bike around the block to see if the noise would go away, it got a little better but definitely still there. Will appreciate any of your thoughts on this.

Rod

[CycleRob]

ramblinrod,
Check that the QD's are fully pushed together and that the bent over release tab is all the way extended.

When the problem is solved, you'll need to re-tighten the clamp screws in a month as the rubber under the clamp settles, making the clamp become looser.

[Boxer]

Now I'm wondering if one of the hoses got pinched when I rotated the tank down.

If it WASN'T doing it when it ran with the tank up, and it WAS doing it after you put the tank down...then there's your answer. Hope your fuel pump is not damaged from running it with it "squealing".