It's official! I'm a *******

Rusty McNeil · Dec 14, 2006

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maleko89 · Dec 14, 2006

Rusty, glad you found your problem. Another thing to check is the needle spacer with the small nipple. Make sure it's seated in the hole, otherwise you're rich.

Rusty McNeil · Dec 14, 2006

maleko89 said:
Rusty, glad you found your problem. Another thing to check is the needle spacer with the small nipple. Make sure it's seated in the hole, otherwise you're rich.

That's a good tip/pointer for anyone separating the needle/slide assembly.
I noticed that little detail the first time I had the slides out to shim the needles when I opened the exhaust up.

mikemax04 · Dec 14, 2006

Welcome to the rest of the world. From here on in, it just gets worse. LOL

Waylander · Dec 15, 2006

maleko89 said:
Rusty, glad you found your problem. Another thing to check is the needle spacer with the small nipple. Make sure it's seated in the hole, otherwise you're rich.

Is that all I have to do? **** so you mean I've been working my *** off for meager pay for nothing?

BIGMO · Dec 15, 2006

Hey I am getting ready to rebuild my carbs on my 94 max, stage 7, 4-2 UFO exhaust. Ive never done a vmax b4 and only done my old ninja 900 once. I am wondering what parts should I replace and where to get em. should I replace the rubber diaphram etc... where do I get the stage 7 jets? Ive only had this bike 3 months not sure what has been done to it. right now when I blip the throttle it dies out bad. only runs well if the choke is on. when its full throttle it goes but kinda misses and sputters. any info id appreciate.

maleko89 · Dec 15, 2006

Stage 7 jets are the same as stock. Use Mikuni or Dynajet. Replace the rubber boots if they're cracking. Check your vacuum slides too, especially the diaphragms.

Rusty McNeil · Dec 15, 2006

BIGMO · Dec 18, 2006

thx mark. appreciate the heads up. been asking in different places about it just to get a feel on how hard it is and whats involved. I am gonna try to take it to sean morleys shop after new years and hopefully have him set me up with a tune. starting to piss me off with the way its running. obviously a clogged carb or bad vacum leak or...... well maybe not so obvious. LOL