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I put Seafoam in fresh gas the other day and I notice that if the bike is sitting and i rev it up it smokes a little, anyone else have that issue with the seafoam? Thanks

Anybody familiar with these cans? :ummm: http://www.ebay.com/itm/121641321007?item=121641321007&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:X:eRTM:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr

I am seriously considering purchasing this shift light: http://www.caraddiction.co.uk/sld5.htm But I am concerned about a warning in the instructions: WARNING – The SLD5 shift light system is not suitable for capacitor discharge ignition systems where the green input wire would...

Damned auto correct, I ment carb gurus!! I've been reading and learning alot on the forum about my new to me 05 20th anniversary edition. Thanks to all of you. As I have started to modify/dissasemble/clean her during the off season, I removed the airbox lid to find the stock air...

Hi all, sorry I haven't been around much - still riding my Max and loving it just not as often as I'd like! I have a question about the fuel pressure and especially the loss of it: I know that on a normal max, if it's left to sit for a few days, then upon switching the ignition back on there...

I spotted a leak after the bike sat overnight, noticed a spot on the floor. At first I thought it was an oil leak, but it's definitely gas, my whole garage smells of gas today. It was only a few drops actually on the ground, but I then noticed that there is a film all over the left side of...

I'm looking at replacing my starter and the starter relay switch. I found online 2002 starter yamaha model 1FK-81890-00-00 for $269.00. Will this 1 fit my 1992 bike. I seen on ebay vmax starters after market going for $89.00 to $150.00 Any 1 use the after market starters and what company you...

I filled my tank up with Shell 95 octane. I went for s ride but whenever tried to go above 4500 rpm, the bike would bog down. After running the bike dry, filled up with 93 octane and ran fine. Then refilled with 91 oct and didnt run as well but no bogging down. Did i get a tank of bad gas...

Has anyone ever used something like this to get to the Starter clutch? I need to get to it to check those "rocks in a box' sounds when starting. Wondering if the screws needs to be re-tightened or the whole unit need replacing.

First let me say Hello to everyone as I am new to the forum. I just got my 2005 Vmax Oct 1of last year. Lovin it so far with the limited riding I have done (only 500K). Anyway the question I have is about what tires to run ( asked a million times before) now here's the twist. The dealer put a...

Lads - just shortened mine by 1 1/2" , by cutting about 2" below the pivot point, taking out a section, and rewelding back together (also used a 5/16" threaded stud for extra security) No problem, straightforward modification. Of course now the OEM spring is too long. What I did was to remove...

I've thought that my 94 has had a charging problem for a while but the lithium battery masks a lot of issues and I make sure I keep it charged (PO added the new battery). I check the AC voltage coming from the stator and it looks good. The voltage between the terminals at idle is 13.26 volts. At...

So my new relay arrived. However there was something different than the one i already had on the bike. There were two cables coming out. A green and red one which connected to the cable that the older one was connected to, and a black one which i have no idea where it goes. I thought it was a...

I've never looked into aftermarket speedos - do you guys have an idea whether this part will be compatible with the Vmax? http://www.ebay.com/itm/360895880224? Are speedometers universal? Thanks!

Does anyone know if the front calipers from a 2002 will work on a 1995? I have verified that the part number for the front calipers changed in 1997.

Ok...so I tried rear sets but no go with my super low seat height. So I mocked up moving the stock units forwards 2-3". This mod woyld also maintain tje 'stock' appearance that should help keep the cops of my ass.... Trouble is I have the engine out.. So, my question is...ignoring the brake...

This is my first time posting so forgive me if its in the wrong place. I've been changing jets and needles and I think I must be missing a part . I can see in diagrams of a needle holder which I don't seem have. To be clearer I have a 85 vmax that I bought used and bought Morley kit. I have the...

Since my max at 2000rpm only has about 13.05 volts across the batter terminals I thought I'd do the bypass this weekend. I took off the left side passenger foot peg plate (which was a pain). After looking at the connections I decide to follow the wires from the RR to see where they went too. It...

I have a 1985 Vmax that I bought new when I was in High School. I havent started it or moved it in 10 years. Im sure the carbs are full of gunk and needs a lot of tlc. This bike has just over 6000 miles on it. Any suggestions on how to get running would be appreciated. I took to a motorcycle...

Yesterday, I left work with 109 miles on the trip odometer; usually at around 115 to 118 miles the low fuel light would normally kick on. Well it didn't, so I rode on knowing that I should be able to make it into town at about 120 or 125. Well I pull to the gas station with 129 on the clock and...