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Hi everyone, I have a 98 vmax and it's my first ever vmax. I seem to have a problem and I am hoping someone may have a solution: my bike idles just under 1000 rpm and sounds nice. Problem is I have to give it a little gas in order to start it (unless it's warmed up). Also when the bike is idling...

I have a question about the stock air box connections, since I am taking off the stage 7 kit. I know the back connection on the air box is to the original crank case vent, but what about the front hole in air box. Does it connect to anything or is it just a drain? I just want to make sure I get...

Is it possible to take the stage 7 air corrector out and put it in another carb? I have tried everything I can think of short of breaking it out of the old carb (which still isn't off the table...) Thanks, Taylor

On the bottom of the airbox,.. does anybody else have trouble getting those four rubber/plastic intake 'grommets' to fit over all four of the corresponding carburetor tops? I have 2 different air-boxes and on either one if the right side is seated even partially then the front and back on...

I have an 07 Vmax. I have owned fuel injection bikes for years, but this is my first carbed bike. Everything is stock. I have been told the most inexpensive HP improvement is to let the bike breathe. that i should get rid of the stock airbox. is this the best and least expensive option? By...

Heya guys! So I'm basically set on a handful of mods, but there is one that I'm looking at as more of a mandatory challenge... Prereq: I have Vgas carb set up (from 2003 if that matters) I want to either fab the stock scoops to function as ram air or create some sort of mold (I suppose I...

Just got through fitting cops/ignitech unit/and a carb re-build. After a couple of coughs when cold got it up to temp and adjusted idle speed and sync-ed carbs and engine sounds sweet. as soon as I rise the revs up to approx 3-4rpm it has a very slight crackle and pop, seems to feel strong...

Unless, of course, we just open the doors and let 'em in! http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2014/09/three_afghan_soldiers_missing_from_cape_cod_base I'm pretty sure that guy who shot General Greene in the back was a 'trusted ally' too....posed no known threat....blah...

I have been thinking that since the "Y" on top of My bike's air-box is not there (P.O. took it off). It would have made a great place to attach/fabricate cold air ducting to connect the intake system to the sides of the bike for cooler air. I remember in the distant past a Kawasaki that came out...

Hi All I've just taken delivery of progressive springs for my 88 and I'm fairly sure the air seals are blown. I've noticed a lot of you run with no air anyway, BUT is the air damping integral to the rest of the forks operation? In other words if I don't fix the seals will it matter? Thanks in...

I recently shotgunned the carbs, pulled and cleaned pilot air jet 1 and pilot air jet 2 on all four carbs, and replaced the idle mixture screw assembly (screw, spring, washer, o-ring) on all four carbs (a couple of the originals had a little corrosion on the outside, so I replaced all four)...

Hi Guys, I've been trying to get my 91 running right since I purchased it 2 years ago. The PO just modified shit for just for doing it.. He told me that he used the bike around town. To me, why do performance mods, if your going to just putt around town. Leave the Beast Max alone and get a...

Hey guys i have some oil in my airbox and its leaking out around the rubber boots. The glue that holds the Rubber boots to the airbox is coming off. What can I put around the fitting to repair it? Thanks

Some had previously installed a K&N in my '03 and ridiculously overoiled it. I pulled it, cleaned the airbox, and am going to re-oil the filter. Problem is, as far as I can tell, air flow goes from the inside of the filter to the outside. If I oil the outside of the filter, won't that...

I am starting the upgrades for having some fun at the track. So far I found air shifters and electric shifters for track day so my question is what are the pros and cons to both. Fitment, looks and price are irrelevant I just want to make sure what I put on the bike will last as it will take...

I just put my bike back together the other day from replacing the vboost servo. Took her for a spin this evening and when i roll back pretty hard i can hear a gurgling sound so to speak. I was pretty careful seating the carbs but had a really super hard time seating the airbox on top of them. Do...

Hey guys, I need to shoot the shotgun on my Max, but I don't have access to an air compressor right now. Can I use compressed canister air (like you buy for cleaning computers) or will the propellant react badly with the carb internals? Thanks in advance.

Story goes something like this....previous owner installed some chinese made pods and threw the air box away. He said he rejetted the carbs and the bike has the stock exhausts. The bike runs ok but only made 100 hp on the rear wheel when dynod. Given the roller was not very accurate because the...

Has anyone taken the air scoops and actually drilled out the "YAMAHA" and put lights behind them? i was toying with the idea, it would look pretty cool they would be black, till you turned the key on and they lit up with whatever color light you have behind them. i was thinking blue, since blue...

I'm looking for opinions. I finally mounted my Wolo Bad Boy air horn. I tried to run jumpers from the stock horn to the Wolo, but there just isn't enough juice to make it work. The ground side is switched for the stock horn which in my opinion is unusual. I need a switched circuit to tie into...