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  1. Primaris

    Misfire, 1985 VMax 20,800 miles

    It is at a different shop. The bike only made it home from the first shop and then stared to misfire again. The current shop has had it for a few weeks, at my request they are putting in a new gas tank, throttle cables, rebuilding the carbs. But, I think the bike has lost all spark again. I...
  2. Primaris

    Misfire, 1985 VMax 20,800 miles

    This thing is still being worked on :( Do you folks know if all the little tips and tricks are located in one post? Like the named stuff, crimp fix, oring fix, shotgun, etc. If it is I want to share it with my mechanic. Thank you.
  3. Primaris

    Misfire, 1985 VMax 20,800 miles

    It did sit before i purchased it. The fuel filter has been replaced. There appeared to crud in the old one. The shop said the charging system was tested and it is no longer charging. Where do I get a replacement stator? Partzilla said they are unavailable. Is this the correct regulator...
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    Misfire, 1985 VMax 20,800 miles

    @MaxMidnight The bike is at a shop. I can pay time to diagnose then replace. Or, I can pay to replace. Right? I just want to get back riding. I appreciate the help. Hell I'm not sure the electrical issues are even related to the misfire. There could be a carb issue or a ICU issue still...
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    Misfire, 1985 VMax 20,800 miles

    The bike is now at a mechanics shop. Once the misfire became intermittent it is no longer within my scope to fix. And, I just want to get back to riding since the weather here is finally getting a bit cooler. Why not replace the 34 year old parts now? How much longer can they possibly last...
  6. Primaris

    Misfire, 1985 VMax 20,800 miles

    So where do I get replacement; Stator, and Rectifier/Regulator?
  7. Primaris

    Misfire, 1985 VMax 20,800 miles

    The bike has now become very hard to start. The tach seems to stop working at below 2k rpm. It seems to be draining the battery instead of charging it when running.
  8. Primaris

    Misfire, 1985 VMax 20,800 miles

    Checked. It has spark to the two right hand cylinders. I looked in the tank with a mirror and the back portion of the tank is pretty rusty :(
  9. Primaris

    Misfire, 1985 VMax 20,800 miles

    FYI the misfire seemed to be getting worse. On the ride I felt what seemed like the low fuel warning. But, then the misfire became apparent. So it sort of grew in severity. What is going to be the best way to diagnose and fix this issue? Thanks.
  10. Primaris

    Misfire, 1985 VMax 20,800 miles

    Thanks for the input. I checked the Haynes manual and I didn't see a CDI box listed. Is the CDI box the same thing as the Ignition Control Unit?
  11. Primaris

    Misfire, 1985 VMax 20,800 miles

    I have a new to me 1985 that was running great. Last night it developed a misfire. What has me scratching my head is when pulling the spark plug bootss on the right side of the motor nothing changes. Now unless the Vmax is a diesel and I don't know it, I don't think the misfire is bad enough...
  12. Primaris

    Are you a new member? Come here and say hi!

    Hello, New VMax owner here in AL. It's an '85 and in what I'd call in mostly stock survivor condition. I've wanted one for a long time and so far I'm loving it. I've got a quick question. Are the rear marker lights supposed to be lit when running? Mine are not. They do flash when the blinkers...
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