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how can I clean the pilot jet without removing the carbs, will the shotgun or pea shooter do it?

Hey guys , I believe I need to change the 4 carb intake boots on my '88, they're still original, while I can't seem to find any vacuum leaks on them with the spray test , the bike seems to act like it has a small one, I have noticed some seapage around them , particularly near the carb bases. My...

Hey guys , I believe I need to change the 4 carb intake boots on my '88, they're still original, while I can't seem to find any vacuum leaks on them with the spray test , the bike seems to act like it has a small one, I have noticed some seapage around them , particularly near the carb bases. My...

Hey guys , I believe I need to change the 4 carb intake boots on my '88, they're still original, while I can't seem to find any vacuum leaks on them with the spray test , the bike seems to act like it has a small one, I have noticed some seapage around them , particularly near the carb bases. My...

Ok guys who may have the best price on new carb and vboost intake boots? Tried ron ayres, but i think theyre a bit pricey

So i just took off my carbs last night and cleaner them, everything looked good and is now spot on, after re assembling the bike, i re synced the carbs and now when the bike idles it seems to miss fire at idle, more than usual, she seems to ride ok, but its a distinct pop and miss fire at idle...

My 88 max all the sudden started surging between 2000 and 3200 rpms, when cruising, can this be a clogged pilot? I tried the shot gun with no difference, changed the plugs also, is there a way to clean the pilot jets without breaking down the carbs? Also tried alot of seafoam, no difference !

What is the proper spark plug gap for a 1988 max with nology plug wires?

Question for you guys, i have a set of nology wires on my max and i just saw on rocky mountain sportmaxes site, that when you use them you need bigger pilot jets , is this true, the bike has always run what i think is lean , idle srews are 3.75 out and still a bit lean, should i put larger...

Ok, so in a nutshell what is the charging voltage at the battery supposed to be after the crimp fix, and idleing at 1000 rpms, without the fan running , mine is 12.7 then with fan on 12.3 / 12.5 but the bike runs funny at the lower voltage, whats the cheapest easiest way to inclease voltage, its...

So i have a set of original 1985 embossed vmax side covers in excellent condition, what are they worth?

Hey guys , i'm hoping someone here has a spare set of side covers they may want to part with cheap. Its the last part to my puzzle. Dont care what condition the paint is , i want to polish them, as ling as there is no dents or repaired dents. Please help

So i started my 88 today, and went to check my fluids, and noticed over winter the cap on my overflow container cracked, any one have one they may want to sell cheap? Please

Has anyone come across a bolt on , inexpensive set of engine cross braces yet? these things seem soooo over priced to me for what they are. I heard Morley was going to be fabbing a bolt on set up last fall, but I havent heard anything about it yet.

Ok, so i just attempted to flush my coolant system over the weekend with the vinigar and water dooche, that I read about on the forum, I hope it helps my heating problem - Do you reccommend using watter wetter to help? this bke always runs hotttttt, no matter what -- this bike is a 1988, and has...

Does anyone have a used (cheap) clear or smoked tail lens to replace the factory one they want to sell (cheap) its the last part to my puzzle

Ok, so I checked on my stored 88 vmax last night ans I noticed there was an antifreeze leak under it, after investigating it I found that it is comming from that plastic valve located behind the front tire, looks like a drain valve, is this a common problem , and is there a simple fix without...

Hi guys , i live in upstate ny, and i was wondering what you all think is the proper turns out on the air fuel screws for all around riding, i have an 88 completely stock !

Hi guys, hope someone can help out, i need a set of side covers for my max, dont care what year or paint condition, just no dents - i plan on polishing them to match my scoops. Anyone have a set they want to part with cheap , i dont have alot of coin right now.

I have seen some of you guys have a set of polised alum. Side braces on your vmax - can someone tell me who makes them? They seem to be almost a flat style, and can someone tell me if they are bolt on - or do they require welding?