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still trying to get my '98 running right. someone abused it but id like to get a few years out of it. thought i had a carb problem so i rebuilt it, cleaned tank and sealed it, changed fuel filter...got it back together, and have exact same hesitation in every gear and backfiring as before i...

so i bought a '98 and these had been removed. ive heard both you need them and you dont need them. was going to put some on to see if it makes a difference. can someone tell me where are they supposed to run to? thank you

i need to change the dried/cracked gaskets at the top of the cylinder heads. are they called "valve pan gaskets"?- do i have to take out radiator to do it? anyone know of instructional video for that project? thanks in advance

Total noob getting back at my ‘98 “rebuild “ after taking some time off due to frustration. Finally took the carbs off. Any advice on where to buy rebuild kit(s)? Top jets and main jets clear, but o-rings kinda beat up and screwdriver slots kinda rounded so I’m assuming I should rebuild? Any...

can anyone recommend the best place to get one for my '98?-ebay and amazon are confusing-ive yet to rebuild a motorcycle carb, but i want to give it a shot and want to buy the right stuff. thank you

Long story short I bought an older vmax that had more problems than was immediately apparent. I/e-I impulsed purchased it as a project bike, paid too much probably, and Am now trying to weigh my options. Thanks to a lot of help on this great forum it’s running, but not like I hoped, and I’m...

anyone recommend a particular brand for a 4-pack? gonna take my first stab at the carbs

This is embarrassing but I took tank out ( tank and filter full of rust), de-rusted,degreased, metal-prepped and sealed. Waited appropriate time. Filled w gas. Bike won’t start. ( ran before project). I neglected to note proper fuel line connections before pulling. Do I have this backwards?- I...

bought an old '98 and its painted in an almost rubber looking textured paint that is kinda scratched up in places. is this an actual stock color/texture? can you buy it somewhere for touch up?-cant find online

no idea how many ppl have owned my recently purchased '98, but at some point someone put on a cheap passenger back rest w cheap built in led turn signals that basically fell apart as im trying to restore bike. i see there are gen 2 integrated tail light /turn signals available-anyone done it on...

was gonna try filling tank w evapo-rust, drain, rinse and fill w gas-without removing tank. has anyone tried this? really trying to avoid the PIA project of removing-again!

New to vmax, new to forums... decided to save some $ and remove rear tire to take to Cycle Gear to install new tire. Never messed w a driveshaft before but figured I was competent enough. Unfortunately, instead of the driveshaft separating at the final drive/ tire, the whole shaft came out. Got...

sold my beloved Raider a while back to help survive COVID-just bought a '98 VMAX to fill the void. seems to be in good shape for its age, but i feel a little too big for it. (im 6ft/270#), seems like a solo seat might help but having trouble finding one that looks like itll fit correctly. anyone...