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Went for a ride today, after bike almost not starting it was very sluggish right off the bottom, Had to crank the idle screw up as it was idling way too low. Seems good once its above 4-5k. This has happened out of the blue as it appeared to be running great the last time I rode. Whats the...

temp gauge not working, tried grounding out sensor wire but no movement on gauge, tested wire...not broken. does this mean my temp gauge has gone? Is there anything else I should check? Ive ran the bike several times this arvo doing coolant flushes, thermo fan still kicks in. I also tapped...

Just seeing if anyone has or is using evans waterless coolant in there bike? Is this stuff the real deal? Looks pretty impressive. Saw it when I was flicking through jay leno`s garage clips on you tube. Also any good tips on flushing the cooling system? unsure if mines ever been done right...

After a few test runs I have what can be describe as a bad wobble in the front end. I know I know this is a constant subject but was wondering, how much run out on the front wheel is allowable? Steering heads perfect, wheel bearings appear in great shape. 50kmh-80kmh bad wobble that can be...

Finally got the girl back on the road, after trying to tune it to perfection in the shed but still had some crackle and pops in it.......ran it on the street up to the redline a few times and shes runnin like a charm all missfires gone :eusa_dance: I do have quite a bad wobble in the front...

Ok so Ive checked all wiring to everything, my indicators still either blink flat out or stay on. I have a aftermarket acerbis headlight which when its off indicators stay on, low beam extremely fast flash rate. High beam on very fast flash rate. Engine running indicators will only flash...

Just got through fitting cops/ignitech unit/and a carb re-build. After a couple of coughs when cold got it up to temp and adjusted idle speed and sync-ed carbs and engine sounds sweet. as soon as I rise the revs up to approx 3-4rpm it has a very slight crackle and pop, seems to feel strong...

I am after just a how to guide on fixing my indicators or step by step on things I should check first Ever since I have owned my bike the indicators do some weird things. I have after market indicators with normal globes, right side generally flashes about 50 times a second and the left...

Just wondering is there a way of making clear clutch covers etc from my shed, what are the main issues I would be facing since I dont have a machine shop?? Is it a case of carefully cutting out area and fixing a piece of perspex over the top secured with a round plate gasket and screws? Or...

After breaking my leg in Feb and spending a lot of time in the shed doing this paint job, put everything back together just to see if it looks good and running well.....Ive decided to pull it all apart again and do things I should have done the first time. Looking for some input on finishing...

Just wondering if anyone has these exhausts, are they good quality and a good performer, also what sort of noise? 4-1 or 4-2 which is better/nicer? I am very much on a tight budget and being in Australia will need to pay a fair ammount of postage. Dying to replace my stock cans. Sean has offered...

I am chaseing the control unit (black box) where the vboost runs through. Does anyone have one or can you buy them new, or where to pick one up from. Im in Aus with very little spares available. After much testing I believe this is my problem that im not able to get my boost going. Not...

Im hoping that I can get some help from all you wonderful people on here. I posted earlier about my tboost and the fact it is not doing the whirr at startup, checked everything- tested servo by adding 12v to pins opens and closes fine,old tboost switch swapped for a new one that I know works...

I have an issue with my boost, never had an issue before,switch on at 3k and 6k worked fine. It then stopped whirring at key turn but still worked when running. then 2 rides later nothing at all. Whats the first few things I should look at? I decided to pull carbs out to clean,installed cops...

About to start getting into my clutch again after 12 months of no riding. The last issue I had which I could not fix is: I have done the dd conversion, pumped the fluid in got pressure everything is fine.After 5-10min of riding clutch lever slowly engages later and later until it is just...

thought I would start this to see if anyone thinks this may be an issue. I have the vboost switch which kicks it in at either 3000rpm/6000rpm or not at all. I almost always have it on 3000rpm mode :biglaugh:,but as I was taking it for a cruise my regular cruising speed in top gear around the...

Hi all vmaxers, fairly new to the vmax I have a gen 1 88mod. When I first got bike crackled and popped for first 10-15min of riding then all ok, did this every time I went for a ride. Did the shotgun, back together ran worse. Decided to pull out all carbs and service, cleaned up good, did notice...