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    Better Headlight

    Just put the headlight switch in between hi and low to get both beams going. It's FREE.
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    Spark/no spark

    Move the 1/4 coils to where the 2/3 are and see if the problems goes with the move.
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    Does this look right? (Video)

    Old stinky gas will evaporate and corrode the parts and make them stick where they are.
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    Where to connect choke to carbs? (83 Venture with V-Max carbs I think)

    Main jets in the Venture are 117. Main jets in Vmax are 152.5 so the Vmax carbs wont work on the Venture. The venture slides have smaller holes in them than the Vmax. The Vmax carbs will fit the venture but you have to rejet and change the choke levers. I have a bunch of choke set ups for the...
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    Does this look right? (Video)

    Stuck float yes, if banging it doesnt fix it, you'll have to open her up. After sitting, the fuel evaporates and the float drops and stick open. You have to manually clean it to get it to close.
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    California Bike - what to remove that deletes 5hp?

    The fuel mixture screws should be set about 3 turns out if you run pump gas. Don't let the EPA know you're adjusting these as they set them lean at 1.25 turns out. Richening them up will help performance.
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    Are you a new member? Come here and say hi!

    New here too. My names Bill, located near Tampa Fl. I have a 95 Vmax. I am a certified Yamaha and Suzuki mechanic with 34+ years experience in fixing jap bikes. Just looking around to see whats going on in here. I also buy and sell Vmax carbs if anyone needs any. I price them 10% higher on ebay...
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    Keep that Rust out of your Tank

    Just remember, those jap tanks are coated from the factory to not rust. When you introduce ethanol into your tank, it draws in moisture and eventually the water sits long enough to start rusting the tank. When you use muriatic acid, it eats away at all of the coating. That's why you see white...
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    Throttle Cable

    Keep looking, the other hole is there.
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