I have read the fuel pump is not needed in a vtx 1300 (2003) and am wondering what to do from someone that has done it. my fuel pump died and this is the perfect time to do so.
remove the pump assembly completely. Replace the fuel line from petcock to the carb. Ideally, replace petcock with a vacuum petcock, or be sure to turn off the petcock after rides. Thats pretty much it.