Autolube pump question

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Newbie here guys with a quick question. I purchased my blaster a few weeks back and have been reading around the forums and I see alot of people take off there autolube pump and mix there own gas. I have not bought that kit to take that off yet and i was wondering if theres a way to reassure myself that my pump is still working. I have read that they go out and its got me a little paranoid, i want this toy to last and would like to take care of it the best I can. So if my pump goes out or isnt working properly is there any warning signs? Will it start smoking? Will the engine just die? Any info on this would be appreciated, i plan on buying that kit and installing it once the spring hits, but in the meantime im gonna leave it on and ride around here I just dont wanna blow my engine. Anyone got a quick link to that kit I need? Also any aftermarket sites you guys use would be appreciated too lol


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Smoke said:
Will it start smoking? Will the engine just die?
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It will smoke when its working, Its a 2 stroke thats what they do, i would be worried if it stopped smoking!

And the engine will just die in a massive meltdown. What happens is that it no longer has any lube in the cylinder and pretty much wipes everything out. Piston, Piston rings, bearings, so you would have to do a complete rebuild

My suggestion would be to get a block off kit ASAP and start mixing your own gas, it will make you feel a lot more assured that its getting the oil it needs, its recomended to run a 32:1 mix.
 
it is a 2002, thats what I was afraid of no warning signs.....whats the name of the kit? Or the site to order it from.
 
hey guys, so if its smoking that blueish purple smoke the pump is still working? P.s how often do the pumps go out, id rather not disconnect mine unless i have to?
 
Pumps are very reliable, very seldom if ever fail, the only prob you may have is if the tank runs out of oil or the bike is flipped.

The only reason I removed mine was to run an oil which is not injection compatible.
 
First off,for the record....
the yamaha "Autolube" oil injection system is a wonderful,well thought out,and RELIABLE system. Convenient too! My buddy has a 91 blaster that he purchased new and rides on a regular basis,that is still running the original, factory "autolube" oil injection system. Its also only on its 1st over bore in 21 years!!! 9 Years before it was bored to the first over size! YES THE SYSTEM WORKS!
I went back to using the "autolube" oil injection system after taking it off momentarily to play with different pre-mix oils,and fuel to oil ratios. I'm glad I put it back on. Zero issues what so ever,and I'm running a ported cylinder,rechambered head,etc,etc. If your blaster ever quits working,it will most likely be from a different source,or issue.
You mentioned that you heared,that the oil pumps fail. Don't believe everything you hear. I'm still trying to find where this has happend. I too have "heared" it,but never seen it. You know how stories go. Very little facts if any,and lots of he said/she said stuff.
If you want to check to see if its working,try this easy method...
Drain the fuel tank and float bowl of regular fuel,and put in a few cups of "pre-mixed" fuel into the tank. This is only a test,so you won't need much.
Now remove the oil injection line from the side of the carb. There is a small metal "cuff" that you will have to slide back onto the line,so you can pull the oil injection line off the nipple of the carb.
Now put the end of the oil line that you just pulled off of the carb into a small jar to catch the oil that will come out when the engine is running.
Now start your blaster,and get down close to the oil line you pulled off and "Watch" how it works. You will see that it "pulses" the oil in a very small quantity out the end of the line (let it drip into that little cup).
Now "Watch" how it works as you rev the engine...See how it "pulses" the oil at a faster rate? If you see this,you will know that it is working.
Now plug the oil line back onto the nipple on the carb,slide the metal "cuff" over the end of the line to lock it in place,drain your fuel,and put in fresh premium pump fuel in the tank.
After that,... read this>>> http://www.blasterforum.com/engine-...o-lube-oil-injection-why-because-works-51335/

Now all you have to do is keep the oil tank full and ride! The "Auto Lube" system will take care of everything else.
The "Auto lube" oil injection system gets blamed for engine failures by dummies that don't put oil in the oil tank. VERY,VERY,VERY seldom has it ever been an issue with the system. 99% of the time its operator error. You know... like adding oil to the tank "After" it goes dry. Sorry,but that doesn't work. its almost a "see through" tank. No excuse for not filling it. The cap is under the seat.
If you ever have to bleed the system its a simple as removing one screw on the oil pump to let the air bubble out,then re-installing the screw. You should do this if the bike was flipped over,or if you removed,and then re-installed the system (like I did).
 
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Hillbilly_Proud said:
Its more people accidentally letting the oil tank run dry than the pump quitting
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EXACTLY! No excuse for it to go dry! As you walk up to your bike from 200 feet away,you can see if there is oil in the tank.
Its a common sense thing...
Do a pre-ride check.
Inspect your blaster BEFORE you ride (at least I do),check the air pressure in the tires,fill the fuel tank,and then fill the oil tank.
SIMPLE!
The oil tank will last about four tanks of fuel or more,depending on your riding style.
 
joeak47 said:
EXACTLY! No excuse for it to go dry! As you walk up to your bike from 200 feet away,you can see if there is oil in the tank.
Its a common sense thing...
Do a pre-ride check.
Inspect your blaster BEFORE you ride (at least I do),check the air pressure in the tires,fill the fuel tank,and then fill the oil tank.
SIMPLE!
The oil tank will last about four tanks of fuel or more,depending on your riding style.
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A 5 min PMCS can save you hours in the garage!

Pre Maintenance Checks and Services = PMCS I:I
 
Blaaster said:
Pumps are very reliable, very seldom if ever fail, the only prob you may have is if the tank runs out of oil or the bike is flipped.

The only reason I removed mine was to run an oil which is not injection compatible.
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Thanks, im just worried that im getting very little smoke from the bike that i bought, there is a little bit of blueish smoke, and a moderate amount at startup, but very little when im riding which kinda worries me.
 
sigh, the smoke is so little, thats what worries me, it seemed more before i put on the new exhaust(i rejetted to a #290) seems to be running fine, i doubt ill be air/fuel lean, but the low amount of smoke is worrying me(its a very small amount).
 
DLK666 said:
sigh, the smoke is so little, thats what worries me, it seemed more before i put on the new exhaust(i rejetted to a #290) seems to be running fine, i doubt ill be air/fuel lean, but the low amount of smoke is worrying me(its a very small amount).
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How about a short video showing us what it looks like after its warmed up?

Did you test it as I suggested earlier in this thread? Its easy to do.

Here ya go again just in case you missed it...


First off,for the record....
the yamaha "Autolube" oil injection system is a wonderful,well thought out,and RELIABLE system. Convenient too! My buddy has a 91 blaster that he purchased new and rides on a regular basis,that is still running the original, factory "autolube" oil injection system. Its also only on its 1st over bore in 21 years!!! 9 Years before it was bored to the first over size! YES THE SYSTEM WORKS!
I went back to using the "autolube" oil injection system after taking it off momentarily to play with different pre-mix oils,and fuel to oil ratios. I'm glad I put it back on. Zero issues what so ever,and I'm running a ported cylinder,rechambered head,etc,etc. If your blaster ever quits working,it will most likely be from a different source,or issue.
You mentioned that you heared,that the oil pumps fail. Don't believe everything you hear. I'm still trying to find where this has happend. I too have "heared" it,but never seen it. You know how stories go. Very little facts if any,and lots of he said/she said stuff.
If you want to check to see if its working,try this easy method...
Drain the fuel tank and float bowl of regular fuel,and put in a few cups of "pre-mixed" fuel into the tank. This is only a test,so you won't need much.
Now remove the oil injection line from the side of the carb. There is a small metal "cuff" that you will have to slide back onto the line,so you can pull the oil injection line off the nipple of the carb.
Now put the end of the oil line that you just pulled off of the carb into a small jar to catch the oil that will come out when the engine is running.
Now start your blaster,and get down close to the oil line you pulled off and "Watch" how it works. You will see that it "pulses" the oil in a very small quantity out the end of the line (let it drip into that little cup).
Now "Watch" how it works as you rev the engine...See how it "pulses" the oil at a faster rate? If you see this,you will know that it is working.
Now plug the oil line back onto the nipple on the carb,slide the metal "cuff" over the end of the line to lock it in place,drain your fuel,and put in fresh premium pump fuel in the tank.
After that,... read this>>> Yamaha Blaster Forum - The #1 Community For Yamaha Blaster Owners!

Now all you have to do is keep the oil tank full and ride! The "Auto Lube" system will take care of everything else.
The "Auto lube" oil injection system gets blamed for engine failures by dummies that don't put oil in the oil tank. VERY,VERY,VERY seldom has it ever been an issue with the system. 99% of the time its operator error. You know... like adding oil to the tank "After" it goes dry. Sorry,but that doesn't work. its almost a "see through" tank. No excuse for not filling it. The cap is under the seat.
If you ever have to bleed the system its a simple as removing one screw on the oil pump to let the air bubble out,then re-installing the screw. You should do this if the bike was flipped over,or if you removed,and then re-installed the system (like I did).
 
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