sounds like a good plan, to test the spark plug...the wires themselves seem pretty corroded, i will need to get new leads and maybe some plugs...but if its bad plugs why would it act this way, then run...then act this way again...and confirmed...while start button is depressed exhaust comes out of pipes...so its like its running only with active spark...sometimes the engine will try and turnover but then it wont...and a huge cloud of gas puffs out of the carb air filters every so often..so like sean morley said i might also need to clean the pilots or whatever
Mr. Prime-
I took the time to review your threads and posts from the time you joined this forum. A few conclusions-
- you bought an old bike, from a previous owner that tinkered with it, perhaps not sure of what he was doing (such as mixing up the relay connections)
- the bike has been modified (Kerker, stage 7). This probably means the carburetors have been modified from their stock settings, and you have individual air filters
- your own understanding of the bike is limited, and you obviously don't have a service manual. By your own admission, your mechanical knowledge is limited as well. No disrespect intended here. Probably the majority of the members on this forum, included myself, joined this group because of a desire to learn more about the max, and pick up knowledge that others have acquired. All with the goal of performing as much maintenance/modification as possible, saving money, keeping trips to the dealership to a minimum. Eventually, many of the "newbies" begin to share their experiences with others, and The Circle continues. That's what makes this forum so great.
- as for your present problem(s) with your bike, and after reviewing
all your threads and posts, (especially today's), my guess is that carburation is at fault, and was since you purchased the bike (you mentioned idle, surging, stalling, "no pull" conditions, then no-starts ,under both hot and cold conditions.)
The carburators on these bikes are notoriously fickle, particularly the low-speed circuits, which have a huge bearing on how well the bike starts, and idles. All this has been further complicated by the use of ethanol-containing fuels.
-in conclusion, I would suggest performing the "shotgun" cleaning technique, preferably by an experienced bike mechanic, that has worked with v-maxes. Once you've seen it done, and how relatively easy it is, you will be able to tackle it yourself, next time.
Best of luck!
