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Original owner, 10,500 miles, runs great. Too many cars and cycles and not enough garage space forces sale. A bit of oxidation and a few minor paint chips as one would expect for 20 year old bike, but overall in very nice condition. Just replaced battery, starter motor and starter clutch and...

Re: Major carb lean problem. July update I replaced carburetor boots (previously replaced manifold boots), and now have no apparent vacuum leaks. Spraying either under carbs onto boots makes no difference, previously engine speed would increase Bike starts up ok and idles ok, but still does...

Checked for leakage under carbs by spraying ether; motor definitely sped up when spraying carb to manifold boot. I retightened clamps which helped but still a major off throttle stumble. It does idle pretty good. I guess the boots are leaking. They visually look good with no cracks or other...

Thanks for the input. Yes the airbox is off, as I have removed and replaced carbs and manifold several times. I will go back and look for leaks and or check pilot jet circuits.

I have a 2003 vmax with 9,000 miles (original owner). Engine developed major off throttle miss and I am stumped. Engine will idle decently, but opening throttle results in major stumble. If I apply choke, acceleration is better, but not good. If I spray ether into carbs it revs right up. This...