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  1. S

    Custom fuel tank...

    Finally got so.e time in the garage... Using a Suzuki 250 Across fuel.tank and custom made unit...ups capacity to 18-19 litres...
  2. H

    Fuel leaking through breather hole on number 3

    Hello, I have been rejetting my carbies and now they are back together I am getting fuel leaking out of the breather on number 3. I think it is caused by the needle and seat. They are clean and I swapped the needle from 3 to 4 and 3 still leaks. Does this mean the seat is screwed? Is there...
  3. C

    fuel pump/ carbs issues

    I haven't posted much in the forums but I do read a lot of the helpful posts here. Wanted to say thanks yukonerdave for the awesome write up on the fuel pump diaphragm fix, and richwrench for the carb sync tool its awesome and works great. Here's my problem I have an 88 vmax it fires up descent...
  4. maxrom

    fuel sender dimension

    If anayone have the Vmax fuel sender mesurement this is my Venture fuel tank 1 5/16" center to center of the 6mm taped hole **** is 3/4" long X 3/8" wide dose the Vmax fuel sender would fit in there
  5. E

    Old Style Corbin Fuel Extension Help

    Hi everyone, I recently bought a 2005 with the old (flap) style corbin seat and I'd like to put together the fuel extension mod. The bike is about 250 miles away and I won't be picking it up for 2 weeks; I'd like to order what I need before getting the bike. I just wanted some info from those...
  6. R

    Fuel filter

    Does anyone know the size of the inlet on the fuel filter on the max?.
  7. vmaxrooky

    marks pipes 4 into2 jetting fuel mileage question

    I just bought a 1998 VMAX with Marks 4 into 2 pipes spark plugs seem a little rich does anyone know what the jetting should be? I'm at sea level maybe a 100-200 above it in California. I'm only getting 22MPG that seems a lot low to me for a bike and the last cruise I did I made sure I kept it...
  8. R

    Fuel Pump

    Been having some trouble with my 2006 vmax. Well started trying to figure if the carbs need going through which would have been a suprise considering that after the shotgun and sync. it was running better than ever. I found that I was getting no fuel to the back left carb because I couldn't get...
  9. 9

    Fuel jets vs air jets question.

    Is there a difference in fuel (main) jets vs air jets? or are they one in the same just different sizes and makes, mikuni/DJ, Thanks.
  10. D

    Extra fuel filter

    Can I put an extra fuel filter after my fuel pump and before the carb inlet? I think a tiny speck of something has blown out of my fuel pump and clogged my pilot jet in carb #1 (It makes no vacuum until about 2500 rpm). This is extremely frustrating, as I thought things were going to be ok when...
  11. D

    fuel pump problem?

    Hi, Recently I bought a V-max that was standing a long time. I replaced the battery, oil, filters, made ​​complete basic maintenance. I am now having a problem that I believe is the fuel pump, please see the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDBCt006tOU The 'tec tec tec"...
  12. V-Four

    HELP..No fuel getting to 1 carb..

    INTRO: (skip intro if you want) I'll try to keep this brief, and I've been reading carb threads for days now, yet I'm not sure how far into the carbs I wanna go (without supervision of somebody who's done this before) So, perhaps you've read my thread of "moisture noticed in 1 pipe".. that's...
  13. texmax

    Fuel leak at brass plug

    Anyone ever have a leak at the big brass plug at the fuel inlet to the carb?
  14. KJShover

    Dimensions of fuel tank

    Does anyone know this dimension? Thanks in advance :biglaugh:
  15. D

    Can't draw fuel from tank...

    OK so I'm in the process of trying to bring my dad's old vmax back to life... and I was hoping today was the day I'd get'er started back up! Turns out I was wrong. The bike can't draw fuel out of the tank... I'm not sure why, but I even disconnected the fuel filter and tried to draw some by...
  16. W

    Fuel pressure

    What is the normal fuel pressure on a carbureted bike?
  17. O

    Another fuel pump Issue???

    So I have read all the numerous issues regarding fuel pumps that never stop running during the initial start up. This is my issue also. I have taken the fuel pump apart and low and behold the rubber seal that is spoken about was out of place. I replaced it and it seems to help a little??? Maybe...
  18. O

    Fuel Light

    I have a scenario for the pros here. I actually have a preety good grasp of electrical diagrams and such but am having issues. I am hoping I can mention them and hopefully someone has some insite. First is that there has been chat on here, and a lot of verification I see from Sean that when...
  19. G

    Fuel Problem ??

    Hey Guys. I have a 86 Vmax , just got back from the Tail of the Dragon last week. Lots of fun!! Anyways, took the bike to work , no problems. on my way home, I got on I-95 and opened it up. Was in 4th gear about 7500rpm and lost power. It seems like a fuel problem . Anything above 4000 revs the...
  20. M

    fuel reserve switch

    Hello, I have some problems with my reserve feul tank. If I am out of feul and put the switch to reserve it does not work. I allread clean the swich and check the wires. If a strat my Vmax the reserve light come up for a second. But the light does not work when I am out of fuel. Therefore I...
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