Facet #40171 Users Check In - Page 4

cpmodem · 04-03-2008, 09:06 AM

Very nice fabrication on the tanks

arroyoshark · 04-03-2008, 10:15 AM

After reading the 'dead fuel pump' thread a couple of weeks ago, I decided I better check my OEM fuel pump points. I have 17K on the bike and the points were badly deteriorated. Would have not wanted to take off on a trip with this situation.

I ordered the 40171 pump and filter from Aircraft Spruce (about 48 bux), obtained plumbing fittings & teflon paste from NAPA dealer (about 9 bux) and then installed the new pump yesterday. My installation looks similar to that of Pyndon and Krumpus. The only bugaboo was some difficulty of reassembling the batterybox and attachments. That took some time.

Anyway, when it was all installed and buttoned up, I turned the iginition on and heard the familiar "tick, tick, tick, tick" for a few seconds and then it stopped. Hit the starter and it fired right up. Took that as a positive sign and went out for a 150 mile ride. No fuel starvation issues under hard acceleration, etc. Everything went according to Hoyle, so I am a happy KTM rider.

DockingPilot · 04-03-2008, 10:19 AM

Well, by now I guess it's prudent to conclude the Facet is a sound and reliable fuel pump replacement and we can put that one to bed.

"Next issue"

Brauhausbier · 04-05-2008, 01:33 PM

I just finished installing my new Facet this afternoon!

I was able to complete the swap in under three hours, and just took the 950 out for a short test drive.

So far, everything is running perfect and I'm ready for some sun and warm weather.

HappyGoLucky · 04-05-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DockingPilot

Well, by now I guess it's prudent to conclude the Facet is a sound and reliable fuel pump replacement and we can put that one to bed.

"Next issue"

Somebody find a permanent solution to the water pump issue

Shuffler · 04-09-2008, 01:27 PM

I got my 40171 & filter in the mail yesterday. I will do the install sometime soon & report back. Based on all the positive feedback I don't foresee any problems.

BobbyC · 04-09-2008, 02:43 PM

I ordered a 40105 Facet and the 479735 Facet F/P filter last year and it's been sitting in the box it shipped in. Will this fuel filter work with the 40171 or do I need to order another filter?

Shuffler · 04-09-2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyC

I ordered a 40105 Facet and the 479735 Facet F/P filter last year and it's been sitting in the box it shipped in. Will this fuel filter work with the 40171 or do I need to order another filter?

It's the same filter, so it should work..

gefr · 04-09-2008, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyC

I ordered a 40105 Facet and the 479735 Facet F/P filter last year and it's been sitting in the box it shipped in. Will this fuel filter work with the 40171 or do I need to order another filter?

No need to put the 40105 aside. You could use it with a check valve. You just have to fiddle with the check valve in order to seal properly and to work as a pressure regulator. I am running with it for 15k kms now and all is well.
The check valve is obstructing the flow so prevents carb flooding overnight and reduces higher than stock pressure. Some fellows in here (dockingplot) have been using #40105 without the pressure regulating check valve for a year or so without side effects but they overnight turn off the petcocks.

I have a question for all believers in this fuel filter: How can you guys check if it has collected residue? or are you going to replace it preventatively?
The way it is fixed on the metal tubing is excellent but the fact it is not transparent is a problem IMHO.

Cheers.

BobbyC · 06-19-2008, 08:08 AM

I didn't want to mess with closing my fuel tap when I park it mostly b/c I'll probably forget when I'm on the road and be stranded.

I ordered the 40171 and over the past couple of weeks, gathered the necessary hose and brass fittings. Lowes and Home Depot doesn't carry them. Go to NAPA Auto Parts for these to save yourself some grief.

I haven't taken it out for a ride yet but it starts and runs for at least 15 mins

.

Anyone need a 40105?

DockingPilot · 06-19-2008, 08:14 AM

Bobby, yup thats the one. You will not have to turn the petcocok off with the #71 model. I have around 4k miles on mine already with no trouble what-so-ever.

GEFR,
I have since switched to the #171

gefr · 06-19-2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyC

I didn't want to mess with closing my fuel tap when I park it mostly b/c I'll probably forget when I'm on the road and be stranded.

I have a check valve installed for this very reason. No flooding and no problems up to now, running the #40105 being overpowered in line with a check valve. Cheers.

ridewestKTM · 06-19-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DockingPilot

My pump shuts off when pressure is reached.

Are you just hearing it shut down on the timer? When the bike is running and the oil pressure switch overides the timer - how could you hear it???? I have had a meter on the 40105 pump and it's drawing current all the time.

Note I'm not bad mouthing the facet just an observation.

ZenMoto · 06-25-2008, 11:23 AM

Has anyone found a second source for the 40171 besides Aircraft Spruce? They are back ordered until July 23. :(

BobbyC · 06-25-2008, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenMoto

Has anyone found a second source for the 40171 besides Aircraft Spruce? They are back ordered until July 23. :(

I still have a new 40105 if you're in a pinch.

04-03-2008, 09:06 AM	#46
cpmodem Orange Caveman Joined: Nov 2004 Location: masa yee yah tee 59° 14' 9" N / 135° 26' 42" W Oddometer: 7,098	Very nice fabrication on the tanks __________________ -cp DISCLAIMER: All observations made in this post are mine and based solely on my own anecdotal experiences, and may contain large doses of facetiousness. YMMV, of course. You are "on your own", and I take no responsibility if someone tries anything in this post and gets into trouble with the law, damages their person or property, or goes blind. Take everything you read or hear "anywhere" butt especially on the Web with a large dose of salt.

04-03-2008, 10:19 AM	#48
DockingPilot ^OP Hooked Up and Hard Over Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Andover, N.J. Oddometer: 7,451	Well, by now I guess it's prudent to conclude the Facet is a sound and reliable fuel pump replacement and we can put that one to bed. "Next issue" __________________ Frank Reinbold "Every bike I ever had, was the best bike I ever had, when I had it" *2010 FOREVER WEST* NEW ENGLAND AND CANADA OFFROAD F800GS 14 DAY IDAHO ADVENTURE KTM 950 TRANS AM TRAIL WEST TRANS AM TRAIL VID CLIP THE DEAN OF WESTERN ADVENTURE ROUTES

04-05-2008, 01:33 PM	#49
Brauhausbier Searching for IPA Joined: Aug 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Oddometer: 1,356	I just finished installing my new Facet this afternoon! I was able to complete the swap in under three hours, and just took the 950 out for a short test drive. So far, everything is running perfect and I'm ready for some sun and warm weather. __________________ 2006 KTM 950 1994 XR600R-Winter Rebuild 2011 Bug Murderers Assault Alaska Plan B Nekkid Fire Dancing

04-09-2008, 01:27 PM	#51
Shuffler Getting a grip... Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Niwot CO Oddometer: 1,605	I got my 40171 & filter in the mail yesterday. I will do the install sometime soon & report back. Based on all the positive feedback I don't foresee any problems. __________________ The simple facts of the matter are that Rome fell for at least four reasons: A decline in moral values and political civility at home; an overconfident and overextended military; fiscal irresponsibility by the central government; and an inability to control one’s borders. Sound familiar?

04-09-2008, 02:43 PM	#52
BobbyC n00b Joined: Feb 2006 Location: NJ Oddometer: 1,366	I ordered a 40105 Facet and the 479735 Facet F/P filter last year and it's been sitting in the box it shipped in. Will this fuel filter work with the 40171 or do I need to order another filter? __________________ -Bobby '04 KTM 950 Adventure '08 KTM 450 EXC-R "I LOVE my bike!!!"

04-03-2008, 10:15 AM	#47
arroyoshark Needing some space Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Fin del Sendero, NM Oddometer: 2,127	After reading the 'dead fuel pump' thread a couple of weeks ago, I decided I better check my OEM fuel pump points. I have 17K on the bike and the points were badly deteriorated. Would have not wanted to take off on a trip with this situation. I ordered the 40171 pump and filter from Aircraft Spruce (about 48 bux), obtained plumbing fittings & teflon paste from NAPA dealer (about 9 bux) and then installed the new pump yesterday. My installation looks similar to that of Pyndon and Krumpus. The only bugaboo was some difficulty of reassembling the batterybox and attachments. That took some time. Anyway, when it was all installed and buttoned up, I turned the iginition on and heard the familiar "tick, tick, tick, tick" for a few seconds and then it stopped. Hit the starter and it fired right up. Took that as a positive sign and went out for a 150 mile ride. No fuel starvation issues under hard acceleration, etc. Everything went according to Hoyle, so I am a happy KTM rider.

06-19-2008, 08:08 AM	#55
BobbyC n00b Joined: Feb 2006 Location: NJ Oddometer: 1,366	I didn't want to mess with closing my fuel tap when I park it mostly b/c I'll probably forget when I'm on the road and be stranded. I ordered the 40171 and over the past couple of weeks, gathered the necessary hose and brass fittings. Lowes and Home Depot doesn't carry them. Go to NAPA Auto Parts for these to save yourself some grief. I haven't taken it out for a ride yet but it starts and runs for at least 15 mins . Anyone need a 40105? __________________ -Bobby '04 KTM 950 Adventure '08 KTM 450 EXC-R "I LOVE my bike!!!"

06-19-2008, 08:14 AM	#56
DockingPilot ^OP Hooked Up and Hard Over Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Andover, N.J. Oddometer: 7,451	Bobby, yup thats the one. You will not have to turn the petcocok off with the #71 model. I have around 4k miles on mine already with no trouble what-so-ever. GEFR, I have since switched to the #171 __________________ Frank Reinbold "Every bike I ever had, was the best bike I ever had, when I had it" *2010 FOREVER WEST* NEW ENGLAND AND CANADA OFFROAD F800GS 14 DAY IDAHO ADVENTURE KTM 950 TRANS AM TRAIL WEST TRANS AM TRAIL VID CLIP THE DEAN OF WESTERN ADVENTURE ROUTES

06-25-2008, 11:23 AM	#59
ZenMoto Bikeslut Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Moorpark, CA. Oddometer: 644	Has anyone found a second source for the 40171 besides Aircraft Spruce? They are back ordered until July 23. :( __________________ "If we do not find anything pleasant, at least we shall find something new." -Voltaire --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Save $5 on a photo hosting accout at https://www.smugmug.com/signup.mg by inserting cupon code R1bXVzHCYtHts

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