YZF450 fuel pump

Is your 2010-2013 Yamaha YZF450 coughing and choking for lack of fuel? Similar to a clogged carburetor? No other issues or error codes? Consider changing the fuel pump and fuel filter. This video demonstrates the replacement.

[@3333gatorman]

Update. I still found a coughing/choking after this fuel pump install. The root cause ended up being poor fuel quality. I used Starbrite StarTron Enzyme fuel treatment, which cleaned that issue up right away. Then I've used ethanol-free fuel from that point on and the bike has run flawlessly to this day.

[@blackhatkid07]

Thanks for the video. Would you mind linking to the pump you purchased. Have you seen any issues yet with the aftermarket pump?

[@3333gatorman]

I just searched ebay for a YZ450F fuel pump, was like $20.www.ebay.com/itm/INTANK-FUEL-PUMP-FITS-FITS-YAMAHA-YZ450F-2010-2011-2012-2013-2014-/271457994871?fits=Model%3AYZ450F&hash=item3f34284877:g:UVQAAOSwcnpTqfO8&vxp=mtr

[@butters_719]

I'm guessing your problem was the fuel injector?

[@TrentsOvertimeGarage]

Don't think so. Never changed the injector. I determined gummy/jelly ethanol fuel. Just recently had it hiccup a bit again, pulled the fuel pump out and found the rubber hose disintegrating and clogging the in-take filter. Replaced the piece of hose and runs great again. 180 hours, engine strong and valve perfectly in spec.

[@mattperkins3572]

Thanks. I am trying to do the same thing and have similar problems. I wish the video wasn't shot from so far away though. Next video please zoom in so we can see the tabs etc. You definitely seem handy so I bet you will make more vids. Maybe I will shoot a close up of this myself instead of complaining :)

[@TrentsOvertimeGarage]

Yeah sorry about that. The tabs are a pain in the neck, you need multiple hands, or multiple tools to get it apart.