In an earlier post, I adapted an MTM brand replacement fuel pump to a Gen-2 project, only to have it fail at about 50 miles. Lesson learned, I picked up a Mitsubishi-made (OEM) replacement pump on eBay under K&L part number 18-5529 ('90-97), and branded with the TourMax name; $147 total The box was a little tattered, and I found the cap screw loose but otherwise it arrived in good shape.
(Below) There's two mounting issues; the first is that the male connector needed to be swapped for a female, and the second is the straight in/out tubes, as this replacement pump is spec'd for the 3d and 4th-Gen bikes (no Gen-2 replacement is available). To deal with the latter, I use a pair of 3/8" brass elbows which I need to cut down on one end in order to tuck the hoses closer to the pump, helping to clear the coolant overflow tank. I do this with the dremel, carefully leaving the second barb in place for maximum sealing.
(Below) With the shortened tube held close to the pump, I cut sections of 3/8" (10mm) hose and test fit on the bike, which shows that I have about 4mm of clearance…perfect. After adding spring clamps I do final mounting and testing of the new pump installation. Everything checks OK, so I tuck the wiring in place and call this a success.
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