Originally Posted by
lunaticfringe
anthony: i responded to the email you sent me on this. your situation is as follows:
1-the frame on your cityX doubles as the gas tank. the lowest part of the frame/tank is the left rear corner of the left side frame spar.
2-stale moisture-laden fuel has been sitting there covering the pump assembly and its 2 filters for an extended period of time and caused problems. the problems are a frozen pump motor...rotted inlet strainer filter....clogged pressure-side filter. it will need to be removed and rebuilt or replaced...simple as that.
3-you can try this to temporarily bring the pump to life but i would NOT run the motor with the pump and filters in this condition. as follows: put small block of wood under sidestand for slightly more vertical positioning. confirm that there is a bit of fuel in the tank...just a gallon or so will do. with key ON and kill switch to ON and battery CHARGED....kneel down to left side of bike where the pump is affixed to the frame rail. with rubber mallet or butt end of big screwdriver...wrap the head of the pump and/or the frame rail where the pump attaches. see if it comes to life. if it does you will hear it run and prime for a few seconds.
this doesn't accomplish much other than to confirm that the motor is frozen fast and pump assembly needs rebuilt or replaced.