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  1. Pissed off Veteran

    1988 vmax

    What parts do I need to take care of this coolant leak? Looks like just a thermostat gasket and oring?
  2. Pissed off Veteran

    1988 vmax

    Thanks Medic I was seeing dollars signs...lol. Going to change all the fluids.
  3. Pissed off Veteran

    1988 vmax

    I started the vmax without air box on to make sure all slides were working in all carbs and they were. I couldn't rev the the bike pass 4000 rpm without in cutting out so I put the air box back on and the bike ran perfect. My question is, is this normal on vmax without air box to run like that...
  4. Pissed off Veteran

    1988 vmax

    Somebody must have been in there, no security screws, then I pulled cover and diaphragm was folded, straighten it out put some grease around edge to hold diaphragm in and it's back together and working.
  5. Pissed off Veteran

    1988 vmax

    No whoosh, like the other 3, the one just snaps back, cylinder 4 I believe . Let me search forum for proper installation.
  6. Pissed off Veteran

    1988 vmax

    I took air box off and tested the slides, 3 seem good I could hear the air from diaphragm, 1 is just snapping back. I ordered a new diaphragm. Is that 1 reason why the bike didn't feel right?
  7. Pissed off Veteran

    1988 vmax

    The v boost clicks when I turn key but stops and clicking starts again, valve cover leaking oil just a trace. Maybe some wd 40 on v boost linkage?
  8. Pissed off Veteran

    1988 vmax

    There's just so much little things wrong on the bike I don't know where to start.
  9. Pissed off Veteran

    1988 vmax

    You guys know where to buy touch up paint, red? That alum blast is a finishing paint? can I clear coat it?
  10. Pissed off Veteran

    1988 vmax

    Going to use mothers aluminum polish with polishing wheel. Ordered bolts on partzilla. Can I use a degreaser on swingarm area and rear of engine?
  11. Pissed off Veteran

    1988 vmax

    Here's some pictures, I see the coil bracket is missing 2 bolts. let me know if you guys see something. How can I clean up the aluminum parts? I also put new spark plugs in and yes gapped them to .8mm and used anti seize and had to turn idle up a little to 1000 rpm was bout 800. Air filter looks...
  12. Pissed off Veteran

    1988 vmax

    Hello Gentlemen, Just bought a 1988 vmax with 14000 miles. I have had plenty of bikes even a Triumph Rocket and the big Harleys but anyway I was out for my first ride and my buddy was riding my other bike 2023 Triumph Trident 660. so I think I was hammering along I thought, all of sudden my...
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