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  1. 407Jlew

    Vent tube gushing gas

    2007 Vmax turns over just fine but will not start. When turning over, gas flows out of the left side vent tubes. Specifically the left, rear carb. I've read it could be a stuck float. Could it possibly be a no spark issue and therefore the carbs get full and overflow? Any ideas would be...
  2. S

    Carb overflow tube pouring gas

    I just started up my 2005 V-Max (3300 miles) for the first time in 5 months. Gas is pouring out of one of the carb overflow tubes. I am looking for some advice on how to fix this problem!
  3. I

    Fuel overflow

    Hey guys, the last couple of times I've ridden the Max there has been a cylinder misfire from cold which goes away after about five minutes of riding. my wife (following me on her Bonneville) said the bike smelled a little of unburnt fuel. This morning I started the bike and was rewarded with...
  4. 1st Shirt Maxer

    Coolant bottle overflow tube

    So, I just finished doing a lot of work on an 01 that I purchased last August. The only thing on the cooling system I did was replace all the hoses and drain and refil the entire system. After getting the bike running today I noticed every time it gets warm, coolant starts coming out of the...
  5. VMAX1260

    carb overflow, need some info for fcr's

    sometimes when i push my engine to the edge, fuel is keep comming out from the overflow vent. i have installed fcr's 5 months now and i dont have the slightest idea, where the overflow bowl is and when i open it how is it like. My thought is that when i turn the throttle all the way something...
  6. G

    Overflow tank cap

    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
  7. CustomMax

    Vgas carbs leaking from overflow

    I have Vgas carbs with stacks and the left side set of carbs is pouring gas from the overflow at idle any help would be appreciated. Thanks
  8. davidon

    Coolant overflow tank

    3 questions Notice my coolant overflow is loosing fluid...more than ususal..what is the cause of this? This may be related but I notice I'm getting a slow leak from the rad cap. Is there a generic auto rad cap that will fit? Unrelated but if my new reserve fuel sensor does'nt seem to...
  9. 95spfldmax

    Washing Out Overflow Reservior

    I'm flushing out my cooling system. All set but need a way to thoroughly clean out the overflow reservior. Last time I tried putting in nuts and bolts and shaking them around. It got some of the subborn stuff off the walls but not nearly all of it. Any of you guys come up with the "tool" or...
  10. W

    Float Vent / Overflow

    Hello to all, this is my first post on the boards. I have a 1988 VMax project that I bought. When I got it the carbs were in a box with a receipt for $130 to clean them. Along with the carbs removed there were assorted other things taken off the bike (some of which are still not on). I now...
  11. V

    Carb overflow issue

    My #4 carb on my 85' Vmax is spitting gas out of the overflow tube at speeds above idle. I tore the carbs out but, am getting a little weiry about what to do after removing the float bowl cover. Any suggestions on what to look for exactly? Appreciate the advice. "Novice Vmax owner" aka Val...
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