startup

The fuel and oil light do not light up when starting the bike. When I changed the oil and started the bike briefly to get oil in the filter the oil light still didn’t come on when the oil dipped below the sight glass. The bike runs with fuel “ON” but I’m beginning to doubt that reserve...

I have been loving my new to me 06 Vmax since buying it last fall. Had to have the carbs redone by Kyle Clegg here in the Tampa area since I have very little mechanical background, no tools, and no real time to play with my own bike mechanically. Since Kyle got everything going smoothly...I...

Has anyone had their max kick back when trying to start up?? Mine has done this cold and hot and when it does it it sounds like its going to break the engine in half.. It acts like the timing is to advanced but I don't see how that could be possible. Flywheel key is good.. is there anything...

I've noticed that when I start my bike up there's always smoke from the exhaust for the first few seconds of it running. It usually comes more from the can on the left side of the bike and I'm assuming that may have to do with it leaning on the kickstand on that side when parked. The bike can...

Engine ticking on cold startup Hello Vmaxers. First I must express how useful this site is. Second, I apologize for not introducing myself in the proper place, but I shall do it with some photos. I recently purchased a 2004 Vmax with about 6k miles on the clock. The bike starts normally, 10-15...

Hello Sorry for the newb question. I have an 85' max. When I turn it on (before starting), I hear a clicking noise which I assume is the fuel pump. Should I also hear the Vboost system doing something? I watched some videos in which the noise before starting was very different. I'm...