Recent content by jbVMax

I have the Dynojet stage 1 kit. I had Supertrapp slipons with 6 discs and with a stock air filter it was fine. I installed a K&N and it was lean so I jetted it. I moved the c clips on the jet needles one notch closer to the jet than the center notch after reassembly and it running lean...

Tank is clean. Even if rust was an issue, I think that would affect performance at all temps and throughout rpm range. All good advice though, thanks to you for your suggestions. Ride safe!!

Thanks again for the advice. I do try and run ethanol free fuel in it whenever I can. Harris Fuels in Mt. Dora. Yes, ethanol is the devil!!! I've seen clean carbs go bad in as little as 5 weeks if not being run regularly. I tell people too, when storing your bike, use a fuel stabilizer then...

Today, along with doing the "crimp fix" at the shop, I set the air mixture screws in from 3 turns to 2 turns out and then 1/4 incriments to 3 1/2 out where they are now. Didn't seem to help.

Thanks for the reply. Yes I'm new to the forum. Joined specifically to help resolve this issue. I live in Apopka, central Fla, 20 min north of Orlando. My theory that the fuel pump may be the culprit is two things: 1. As rpms go up so does the power to the electrical system therefore giving...

Thanks for the reply. After installing the K&N I had a very lean condition and significant loss of power therefore I installed a stage 1 kit. My brother owns a motorcycle service shop and has a carb clean tank. I did a proper clean/inspection on the carbs (I also do some carb cleans for him...

Hopefully I will find some help here. My 1988 VMax doesn't want to idle smooth after motor reaches operating temp. Here's what I have/have done. I bought the bike 2 years ago with Supertrapps installed. I put a K&N filter and thus had to do a stage 1 kit. I cleaned and sync'd the carbs at...