CBR F4 cranks but does not start - Help

[k2p2]

Yes, you can connect it directly to the battery. You should connect it to a fused battery terminal to be safe. If you slip and short something, or if the motor is already shorted you could get some sparks and if you're lucky some welding. LOL

Test the relay by connecting the coil to the battery (again a fused line). You should hear the contact click firmly.

ok I connected the pump to the battery while the back of the pump was open. The pump is functional but I can see sparks flying in the back of the pump. Is that a sign of a bad pump ?

 

[k2p2]

Thanks everyone. I swapped the fuel pump and she started right up.
I have a minor issue though. I have power loss in higher rpms (4500 and up).
Which is more likely :
1) bad fuel filter ?
2) I messed up one of the washers in the back of the carbs that creates the vacuume ?

 

[mxs]

It could be more than one thing pointing to something when demand for fuel rises .... fuel filter, float levels or clogged jets.