You could have a fuel pressure problem for sure. When you take it a part. besides the hoses, I believe the filter housing can crack. Have you tried squirting a gas in the intake? It helps to rule out other possible issues. Reply #4..

 

Nope. Forgot about that.

 

Give it a shot.. Don't set yourself on fire..

 

Max,

i did not try squirting fuel down the intake, but i did pull the "top plate" (not sure what you call it) for the fuel tank and i prime the fuel pump while looking into the gas tank and there was a bunch of fuel squirting from the back of the fuel filter housing. i removed the fuel filter and it is fairly dirty. i reassembled without fuel filter and fuel comes from the back o fthe housing again. Is there supposed to be an o-ring that goes where the filter housing mates to the fuel cap (top plate) assembly? it seams there is a bunch of play there, even with the u-shaped retaining clip installed. I'm guessing this is where the loss of pressure is coming from.

-Flybum

 

I'll admit that I've not had a later TC fuel system a part but there should be O rings on both the filter housing and the regulator. The only place gas should squirt out is at the regulator.

 

i found a diagram and parts list. Head to the dealer tomorrow for a filter and o-ring. Thank you for being a sounding board and for providing solid advise from in the blind.

-Flybum

 

Big shout out to Max Headflow!!

Thank you friend. The o-ring on the filter housing was worn and stiff. I guess it just finally bounced a bit loose going down my gravel road the last time I road the bike (‘03 FXDWG is my main squeeze) and was spraying fuel out the back of the housing. Well, after changing the fuel filter and o-ring,…IT LIVES!!! Again, thank you Max for being a great sounding board. If you ever find yourself in central OK, drinks on me. 🍻🍻🍻

-Flybum