Thank God you made this video. I got my metro for my 16th birthday. And my parents said that if it breaks that I should learn to do it myself. I've had it for 2 years and it wouldn't start. I didn't really know where to start but you helped me. Thank you. P.S. it works now.

Jon, Thanks for the great video. Replacing the fuel pump on my wife's 2002 Metropolitan solved the hard start and stalling problems. We've had problems since 2300 miles and it now has 3200 miles. I took it to a Honda dealer and they charged me $125 to rebuild the carb. It just didn't run right even after that. The dealer said that was the best they could do. Now I know it was the fuel pump going out. When I finally trouble shot, I took the carb apart and it looked fine. I then turned on the ignition and got no gas out of the gas line. I found your video and discovered the sound my pump was making (clock-clock-clock-clock-clock) was the same as yours. The new pump is quiet, gas gets pumped through the fuel line, and the Metro runs like new again. Thanks again. For others, while you're in there I would recommend replacing all of the fuel lines as well as the filter. The fuel lines were very brittle (13-14 years on this 2002).

By the way my Metropolitan has over eight thousand miles on it! I have done the oil changes air filter maintenance etcetera by myself for a long time and I've dress it up with a considerable amount of Chrome. But your information on the fuel pump replacement was invaluable thanks again you truly do rock

My sentiments exactly. Its just seems everything has to be ordered from the dealer. tick, tock comes to mind. Your very imformative , speak clearly & no crappy tunes in the background. Did i mentioned a speedy reply ? i did now. Thank You . 👌

You should hear the ticking when you turn the key but it will stop when it reaches pressure. If it ticks all the time it is not reaching pressure and is bad. Sometimes if it is bad it won't tick at all. Pull the hose off the carb and see if fuel pumps out the hose. Mine did but not enough to keep it running FYI.

Great video nice details my fuel pump on my ruckus is out it's a lot more accessible than the Metropolitan but you made it look simple thanks I do have an 05 Metropolitan but my fuel pump seems to be fine still I only have 3231 miles on it though

Great job teaching us, I have the same scooter love it 80 year Female this is my 3rd scooter I wear them out ,

Thanks for posting this video! It means from now on...if I hear that steady 'tick-tick-tick' I'll know exactly what's wrong...and how to fix it! (I think I'll just order the parts now...my '08 has 5400 on it and runs 'better than new' because of Pollini -variator and Kevlar belt and 4.5 gram weights...top-end is 47!!! on level ground w/high-octane fuel & standard NGK plug, and I weigh 220lbs.!)

John tried sending a comment don't know if you got it or not. You rock and now my Honda rolls! Thanks a bunch for great video I replace my hoses and I found a great deal on some clamps from Moose Racing much easier to use than the factory ones

Wow, I am having a same problem with my 2002 met and I will go get parts and do the repair. Thank you very much for the vid. :)

thank you, sir. you're upload was very informative :)

Great video. I just bought 2 2013's. Good to know for the future.

a 2007 metro got me through college in Orlando florida. 13k miles on that little guy. only ever had to clean the carb and replace the battery, and that was when I got it after it sat for a couple years.

Great Video.. Any idea of average miles when this little problem usually shows up? thanks

awesome video really helped

thank for the vid.

Way easier to pull the 3 10mm screws out of the skid guard. Tip the bike onto its side and Access to pump is pretty easy.

thanks, saved me a trip to dealer,,,,

Hey John! Thanks a lot for this great contribution. Can you please update that what tools may be required for the operation. This would be my first time trying to repair something.

I changed the pump on my ruck, at 1102 miles.

This is a great video. Thank you! I'm in the middle of the project. I have a dumb question... How do you disconnect the wiring connector? (at 6:58-7:00 min mark)

Can a regular filter be used in 2014 fuel injected Met. ? Thank You .

Mines pumping and still wont start. I cleaned the carb already. Do you have anymore advice?

Jon, my question has nothing to do with the fuel pump/filter replacement. Did you repaint your "flares" in the back and around the headlight in the front? I own one that has a hideous purple pattern and I was thinking of painting the front and sides flat black like you have on yours. That would greatly cut down on the heckling I receive at work! Your bike shows me the flat black all around will look pretty good. If you did repaint it, do you have any suggestions before I get started?

I changed the fuel pump on mine and now when i move the key to the ON position all electrical switches off, any idea what my issue might be?

Hi Jon, I have a 2008 that sat in the garage for years without starting. I put a new battery in, new fuel filter and spark plug, the carburetor is squeaky clean. Sucker cranks but no gas is getting to the carb so it doesn't turn over. I've got my fuel pump ordered and in the mail so I'm hoping that works. I'll let you know how it goes!

Amen

My metro has 24000 miles and the fuel pump is original. I did preventive fuel filter change. If the filer is clogged, it will damage the pump. Seems this scooter has never had the filter replaced. Btw, never heard of anyone else having pump failures.

just wondering. .. did you pull the plastic off that and paint it flat black?

My 2010 CHF50 can start but won't stay on. It was sit idle for months. How should I get it going?

Is the key to the gas cap and the key to start the scooter the same? I lost my key and I’m trying to make a new one! Thanks for the help!

Won't the fuel leak out once you disconnect the fuel line? If not, how do you recommend I empty the fuel tank? Mine won't turn on and I'd like to put fresh gas in.

Can a weak or worn out fuel pump cause hard startups?

Can you post a good website with all the replacements I need to do this job? Mine is clicking too

Good video but sounds like your idle is a bit too high.

Necesito una página para comprar repuestos para mí honda Metropolitan 2009 me pueden brindar información por favor

my ruckus fuel pump is sounding like that. after WOT for 5-10mins the engine will die because the fuel bowl in the carb is being drained out.

What year metro is this?

What if it won't even start? Ticks, lights are one, fuses are good and has gas?

but .... if you can hear then it may start messin up you better order a fuel pump you may be needing it soon

Where can you buy the parts and how much did it cost total?

Should have added the size of those screws

just wondering.. . did you pull the plastic off that and paint it flat black? You're really funny.

i got the clicking and it died on me. i just bought a fuel pump and fuel filter i hope it does the trick.

Mine ticks before I start it but not after its running. Hmm

my scooter you just lift up the seat and remove the cover and you have straight access to the engine,and my gas tank is behind the seat

Your related right

Your machine fuel injected?

So far , it's been a crap shoot ;-) between 500 miles and 2000 miles.... They may have just been a bad design ;-)

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i always have to replace my fuel filter on my car if a get gas at Arco gas station!