I took the filter off and it was packed with surprises from Ethanol. The picture shows a small amount of what was actually there. I had tossed the filter and then decided to take a picture and retrieved it. I pulled the handlebar normal / reserve switch apart, cleaned the contact and verified that it was good. I followed the directions to the link above about the fuel pump. Disassembled and checked it all over. You'll want to mark the parts like I did, as they come apart so it'll go back together and be orientated right when the pump goes back on the bike. I cleaned the contacts while I had it apart. Found that the Fuel Pump Relay's bad too (Under the left scoop, front module).
Added LATE 12/20/2010" I went out and searched for a fuel filter. Nothing good came of that so I'll buy one from Yamaha tomorrow. I took the filter off and it was packed with surprises from Ethanol. The picture shows a small amount of what was actually there. I had tossed the filter and then decided to take a picture and retrieved it. I pulled the handlebar normal / reserve switch apart, cleaned the contact and verified that it was good. I followed the directions to a link I found about the fuel pump. http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=8775&highlight=fuel+pump+clicking Disassembled and checked it all over. You'll want to mark the parts like I did, as they come apart so it'll go back together and be orientated right when the pump goes back on the bike. I cleaned the contacts while I had it apart. Found that the Fuel Pump Relay's bad too (Under the left scoop, front module). Tomorrow I'll stop by Kyle's for the relay out of the 90.
Added 12/21/2010 I picked up a fuel relay at CaptainKyle's this morning and a Real Fuel Filter at the dealer. I didn't think Kyle would be stocking fuel filters.. Wrong. When I got home, I installed the filter and the relay. The relay didn't help my condition and the hose I bought for the filter to the fuel pump was so stiff (USCG B-15 Ethanol Proof) I had to double clamp to get the leaks stopped...I charged the battery and ran the bike. It started and ran good until I tried a 4th and 5th gear roll on. It still breaks up at about 4,000 rpm. If I back off the throttle just a touch it will keep picking up speed without breaking up. Stage 1 with the needles dropped all the way and it's still running rich... Could be the drilled slides. I may have to JB Weld and re drill...
Added LATE 12/20/2010" I went out and searched for a fuel filter. Nothing good came of that so I'll buy one from Yamaha tomorrow. I took the filter off and it was packed with surprises from Ethanol. The picture shows a small amount of what was actually there. I had tossed the filter and then decided to take a picture and retrieved it. I pulled the handlebar normal / reserve switch apart, cleaned the contact and verified that it was good. I followed the directions to a link I found about the fuel pump. http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=8775&highlight=fuel+pump+clicking Disassembled and checked it all over. You'll want to mark the parts like I did, as they come apart so it'll go back together and be orientated right when the pump goes back on the bike. I cleaned the contacts while I had it apart. Found that the Fuel Pump Relay's bad too (Under the left scoop, front module). Tomorrow I'll stop by Kyle's for the relay out of the 90.
Added 12/21/2010 I picked up a fuel relay at CaptainKyle's this morning and a Real Fuel Filter at the dealer. I didn't think Kyle would be stocking fuel filters.. Wrong. When I got home, I installed the filter and the relay. The relay didn't help my condition and the hose I bought for the filter to the fuel pump was so stiff (USCG B-15 Ethanol Proof) I had to double clamp to get the leaks stopped...I charged the battery and ran the bike. It started and ran good until I tried a 4th and 5th gear roll on. It still breaks up at about 4,000 rpm. If I back off the throttle just a touch it will keep picking up speed without breaking up. Stage 1 with the needles dropped all the way and it's still running rich... Could be the drilled slides. I may have to JB Weld and re drill...
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