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    Leaky gaskets

    Using the great info on this site, I determined my stator was bad and replaced it. Unfortunately when all back together, the side cover gasket leaks oil. What is the best way to do this over with no leaks. I used new OEM gaskets on both covers. Do you think I can use the same gaskets since...
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    Need help diagnosing please.

    I have ignored my vmax for awhile, but am trying to get it on the road again and have an electrical issue. I have a new agm battery with 13.18 volts at rest. When I start the bike, it drops to around 11.8 at 2000rpm. I am going thru the diagnostic flowchart from this site. When I check the...
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    carb sync mystery

    I was trying to sync my carbs, and get no movement on the Carbtune, like there is not enough vacuum to operate the Carbtune. I then noticed that my #4 cylinder is not firing, spark is there, but header pipe is cool. Could the fact the #4 is not firing cause enough vacuum loss to not get...
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    clutch engagement

    Is it a symptom of anything wearing out when the clutch engagement is as soon as the clutch lever is off the handlebar? I would prefer to have a little play before it engages, but there is none. Thanks.
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    Regulator swap

    I know I read on here somewhere that the regulator on 99 and up models is better than the older ones. I have a 91 and wondered if I found a 99 or newer regulator, will it plug right in, or does it need modifying or will it work at all? Thanks.
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    Need some ideas

    I have ignored my vmax for months because it won't run right and just makes me angry. I gave up on it and bought an 81 goldwing for $1200 and have been riding that to work everyday, no problems. Anyhow, I am looking for ideas as to why it runs crappy because I need to get it back on the...
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    Goldwing forum suggestions

    I am considering getting an older (80's) goldwing and wonder if anyone knows of a good forum for research. I doubt there's one as good as this one though. Thanks.
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    Main jet adjustments

    I am still trying to sort out my 91, and I wondered if anyone that needed to change their main jet size can tell me how it ran before they sorted it out. My bike runs uneven and at higher rpms, 7k on up it runs very poorly, but sometimes picks up around 8500 rpms and takes off. Does this sound...
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    New clutch lever issue.

    I changed out my clutch lever for a black one today, and after finishing up, the lever pull feels softer that before. What could I have done to affect clutch pull effort just from changing out levers?:ummm:Thanks
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    Removing rear bearings.

    I was replacing the rear brake disc and noticed my rear ball-bearings were very notchy feeling, time to replace. I followed the haynes manual instructions and got the ball bearing assembly out easy enough, but when I tried removing the needle bearing, the cage and indiviual needle bearings were...
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    Need help again.

    Here's the story so far. I have a 91 with Morleys muscle kit, Marks 4-2 and a dyna ignition. It ran pretty good after installing the Morleys kit, not perfect-needed some fine tuning, but perfectly ridable. I changed the plugs to factory spec NGK's and it ran like crap. Put in a set of Champion...
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    Shotgun question

    My bike suddenly began running very poorly, lots of popping out the mufflers and uneven acceleration. I figured I'd try the shotgun cleaning for a cure. When I shot the air into PAJ1 on the right bank of carbs, the majority of air came out the a/f screw holes. When I shot the air into PAJ1 on...
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    What a deal!!

    http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/1417492154.html I'll go $15!
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    What the heck?

    I thought I should change my spark plugs since I had not done that since acquiring this bike. First challenge was I could not get the 18mm socket over the plug. After 10 minutes I finally figured out that these were not 18mm plugs. My standard spark plug wrench did the job and I took out some...
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    Flickering, pulsing lights

    I have a 91 with 36,xxx miles, the lights don't have a steady glow. This is all the lights, and the pulsing changes with rpm, higher rpm's means faster pulsing. It is not dramatic, but definately noticable. I have received lots of help from this forum and am looking for some more. Thanks.
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    Brake/clutch reservoir screws

    Looking for some help with these screw sizes. I had to drill out one of my reservoir cap screws so I need some new ones. The metric ones I found at the hardware store I think were 8/32 and looked right, but are a bit too large. Does anyone who has replaced these remember what size they are...
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    Coming out party

    Well, I've been lurking on this forum for a number of weeks now and it's time to tell my story(besides I have a question). I bought a 96 Vmax new and rode it for 2 years before finances forced a sale. Of course I've wanted one ever since and recently found a 91 for $2200. I couldn't pass it...
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