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Is there a "bringing back from the dead" award? There are several people on the forum that are probably deserving of this award...if there is one. Several people have bought Vmax's that they probably shouldnt have, and instead of parting them out...spent a lot of time, money, and effort, and...

just started running on 2 cylinders when at idle, and tach goes dead. I twist the throttle ever so slightly, and I can feel when all 4 cylinders start firing at about 1150 rpm, and the tach simultaneously jumps to life. very hard to start now, if it'll start at all. when I do get it to start, I...

I'm working through the charging system on an 1986. So far I need a new stator, a new voltage regulator, and a new or rebuilt starter motor. I have a new battery that shows over 13 volts when fully trickle charged but when I turn the key on there is this clicking sound that cars make when the...

so my 94 max acted like it fouled a plug the other day. I gimped home (a mile or so) and i can't figure out what is up with it. rear right cylinder is dead. has spark. and plug is wet... when i put on the choke it seems to heat up with the others. i pulled the gas line and ran a bunch of...

I took this pic today, my favorite background. The shop it's on closed, bet the new tenant paints it over, a shame. I finally have my bike where it seems to be running well. Now I can justify tearing it down & doing the cosmetics-the frame & brackets, and doing something w/the wheels. I have...

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Last week I decided to clean my carbs due to finding rust in the fuel filter and lack of power at WOT, bike sounded like a helicopter.. Yanked the carbs, cleaned, and reset the float levels. Put it all back together. Resynced the carbs and Pulled #1 spark plug wire, no difference in idle...

Mine is a 2001 bought a year and half ago with 3k miles. Previous owner had died, who knows how long it had sit. It has never had the go my '97 had, but did run pretty well; most of the time. i had an exhaust header cool to the touch and cleaned carb by spraying cleaner down the throat and...

Well my 1994 just pooped out on me. I took it to the local Yamaha shop and they said the rod bearing so i now need a new crank and several other parts adding up to over $3000 to fix. I don't want to go that route seeing as i bought the bike for $2800. So now I'm thinking on parting it out or i...

hi all I have a major problem, my baby max is is sick. Its brain box is blown from too much power. I either need to get another one ?, or get this one fixed ?. Can anyone help. Its 1987 full horsepower, the brain unit is Hitarchi TID14-43 IFK-10. I live in the poorer regions of lower...

Rusty sent some parts he was just getting rid of. It's a Gold Mine for me, someone with way too much time and no life...:rofl_200: This rear fender was shattered at the front. So badly that I super glued the pieces together before I started any further repair. I debated just forgetting this...

Hi Guys, Just wanted to check on any other thoughts you might have, i have posted this on a UK, 'max forum also, more thoughts the better ? I collected a new (to me) 2006 max last week low miles (7k) seemengly excellent nick etc, 200+ mile ride home all good, went out again midweek all good...

Okay.. i just got my carbs back from Fargo, BTW Thanks Fargo for all the work!!!:punk: Carbs are officially clean, and the floats set correctly, jet blocks not loose, and new gaskets! Anyways for the bad news, i still have a mid range stumble... basically as bad as it was MONTHS ago when i...

Three hundred and forty-three firefighter brothers have been avenged with the just-announced death of osama bin laden. To the men and women who have participated in the military's efforts to safeguard our lives before and since Sept. 11,2001, thank-you for your service. To the families of those...

Alrighty gents, been a while since I poked in and said hello( Been reading posts but not sayin much) so I figured I would let everyone know I'm still alive and kicking! My Max currently won't start but that's another story!:confused2: I've pulled my max in for the winters last stretch and it...

As most of you know, I've been locked in a seemingly endless battle with the Evil Spirit of my 89 VMax. PATMAX, allisontech, CaptainKyle, Conea01 and a few of the Ladies were present when we cut SkullDuggery's Evil Heart Out... Air Correctors,,,,, I've been asking about them for some time...

Looks like the one who started this is still on the loose. They may not find who it was. OCOTILLO, Calif. ? Authorities were looking for the driver of a car that tried to pass a group of motorcycles and caused another car to lose control on a desert highway, triggering a crash that killed...

OK, like a dipshit I left the ignition turned on on the bike over 2 days. Of course the battery is dead. I was talking to a friend about what an idiot i was. He told me most likely the battery is toast. even if I charge it. I dont have a charger now. I currently use a "Battery Minder Plus"...

Hi folks: My 1986 Yamaha FZX700 (Fazer) fuel pump is dead. Replacement cost is $300. Now, the VMax fuel pump replacement costs $140. Other than mounting issues for the VMax pump on the Fazer, is there anything else that would prevent the VMax pump from working on the Fazer? Thanks very...

Senator KKK Byrd passed away. I am sure going to miss the gran klegal in action representing our public and protecting our liberties. The man was a leader in the arena of helping the poor and disadvantaged...RIP:th_scared: