Hello everyone. I am new to this forum, but have happily owned my '85 red max since they first hit the street back in March of '85. Proud year that was!
I've come in search of answers to a problem that has plagued my Max this whole year and is getting worse. Max starts fine, idles fine, has an occasional burp back through the carbs if taking off too soon after starting, but overall, seems ok UNTIL it reaches regular running temp. After about the time the fan kicks on in traffic, Max begins missing on various cylinders. It has progressed into quite a problem keeping the bike running. It will open up and run fine out on the highway, but has missing problems at city speeds under 2000 rpms. It looks like a fireworks display between the frame and valve covers after dark when this is happening.
I have replaced the spark plugs with OEM. I have replaced all the plug wires and plug caps with OEM earlier this spring also. I have checked various wiring connections for obvious corrosion, etc. and haven't found anything. Nothing seems to have helped. The warmer the summer, the worse Max runs after warmup.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
I've come in search of answers to a problem that has plagued my Max this whole year and is getting worse. Max starts fine, idles fine, has an occasional burp back through the carbs if taking off too soon after starting, but overall, seems ok UNTIL it reaches regular running temp. After about the time the fan kicks on in traffic, Max begins missing on various cylinders. It has progressed into quite a problem keeping the bike running. It will open up and run fine out on the highway, but has missing problems at city speeds under 2000 rpms. It looks like a fireworks display between the frame and valve covers after dark when this is happening.
I have replaced the spark plugs with OEM. I have replaced all the plug wires and plug caps with OEM earlier this spring also. I have checked various wiring connections for obvious corrosion, etc. and haven't found anything. Nothing seems to have helped. The warmer the summer, the worse Max runs after warmup.
Does anyone have any suggestions?