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  1. 94 V-Max Rider

    Another Carburetor Question

    Well, I went through the carburetors. I took measurements and examined everything closely. I see no discernible difference between the carburetors other than the number stamped on the butterflies. I want to thank Danny for his input. It's just one of those things that bothered me once I saw it...
  2. 94 V-Max Rider

    How to measure wet float levels

    Maybe its just me and my proclivity towards laziness, but who really fusses with this? Theoretically, one could be pulling the carburetors out several times and separating the halves to get a spot-on float level. This is where I give Honda credit: They only offer a dry setting.
  3. 94 V-Max Rider

    Another Carburetor Question

    I just entered the part number for a number one carburetor for a 1986 V-Max. The part number is: 1FK-14901-02-00. I put that number into the part number search and came up with the following models (remember this is a 1986 model): http://partsfish.com/oemparts/c/yamaha_motorcycle/parts It...
  4. 94 V-Max Rider

    Another Carburetor Question

    I was looking on http://partsfish.com and in the service manual. According to the supplementary service manual for the 1993 V-Max, the carb size is 35 mm, but other models show 34 mm. Strange thing is, Parts Fish shows one part number as working for almost all model years. I measured 34 mm...
  5. 94 V-Max Rider

    Another Carburetor Question

    I was just searching the forums and came across the following with no answer (at least publicly): http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=10576 It seems as though it may be a California carburetor. I'll measure again, but I'm pretty sure it's a 34mm. I'll measure the thickness of the...
  6. 94 V-Max Rider

    Float Seat Installation

    Done. I used a small C-clamp and spacer that I had ground down on one side to clear the float pin , as well as a bolt that fit the on top of float seat where the screen or bonnet sits. It took a little finagling to hold everything in place while positioning the clamp, but everything eventually...
  7. 94 V-Max Rider

    Another Carburetor Question

    Okay, so I installed my float needle and seat. While I had everything apart, I decided to clean the the carburetors. Then I noticed something: One of the carburetor throttle butterflies is stamped with the number "130". The remaining butterflies are stamped with the number "125" . I went...
  8. 94 V-Max Rider

    Float Seat Installation

    What about something like Simichrome? Too abrasive, you think?
  9. 94 V-Max Rider

    Float Seat Installation

    I'm still waiting for my parts (the plug and o-ring). I was looking at the needle itself with a magnifying glass, and it does has some noticeable wear. I think replacing the needle and cleaning the old seat would have sufficed. Hopefully, I didn't bite off more than I can chew with this project...
  10. 94 V-Max Rider

    Float Seat Installation

    Much obliged. I was thinking something along the same lines. I just hope I can get the screen bonnet to sit on once the seat is in place. I do have an additional question regarding the top plug or welch plug: It's staked in. I assume that gently filing off the old peens around the outside of...
  11. 94 V-Max Rider

    Float Seat Installation

    Well, I had a leaking number three carburetor. I bought the float needle and seat. I removed the float seat per the instructions found here: http://www.vmaxforum.net/showpost.php?p=209252&postcount=6. I went to install the new float seat and discovered it's gonna need some force to install...
  12. 94 V-Max Rider

    Lehigh Valley person to work on Cam chain?

    You're not far from me. I'm in Allentown. Have you had the carburetor synchronization checked? I've heard engines make strange sounds when the carbs are out of balance.
  13. 94 V-Max Rider

    Kerker 4-1 help?

    Sean, for some reason I was under the impression that it's common practice to increase the main jets with the stock needles, and to decrease the main jets with a Stage 1 or 7 jet kit. I'm really interested in this because my brother is running a kerker 4-into-1 that was was way over-jetted (if I...
  14. 94 V-Max Rider

    Kerker 4-1 help?

    Stage 1 jet kits don't work well with the V-Max. Put the jetting back to stock, except for going up one or two sizes on the main jet. Start there and see how it runs. If you're running a K&N filter, or modified the air box in any way, you may have to address any or all of the following depending...
  15. 94 V-Max Rider

    Supertrapp Help Needed

    This set up makes a whole lot more sense: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXPWWV2_Okc
  16. 94 V-Max Rider

    Supertrapp Help Needed

    So it seems. I had to remove the packing material to install the nuts and Allan bolts, which was secured around the core with mechanics wire. I also had to do the same thing to locate the nuts so I could install the bolts that hold the core in place. It appears as though someone was into these...
  17. 94 V-Max Rider

    Supertrapp Help Needed

    My friend just bought a 1999 V-Max with Supertrapp slip-ons. I removed the end cap to count the disks and ensure that they were installed properly. The problem that I encountered was when I went to install the end cap. I found that there was nothing for the Allen bolts to thread into. Here, I...
  18. 94 V-Max Rider

    Interesting battery problem

    What brand battery? Quality batteries like Yuasa and Odyssey are sealed well around the posts to prevent leakage and the subsequent corrosion caused by the aforementioned. Try cleaning them up and applying some dielectric grease to the posts. That should solve the problem.
  19. 94 V-Max Rider

    head shake over a bump

    I'm not sold on the "Furber Fix." I just replaced and adjusted my steering bearings, rebuilt my forks using Race Tech springs and bushings, dialed in the static sag, balanced the front wheel, and made sure everything was was aligned properly. The bike rides beautifully. Moreover, I have yet to...
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