radley
Well-Known Member
Hey guys.
Getting my bike out after keeping it warm all winter. Tried starting it couple weeks ago, gas was spewing out the exhaust and also leaking from the carbs, it was a mess. It was turning over, tried to start it til battery died then did research, float stuck maybe, etc... I knocked on the carbs this past weekend and tried starting it again and it worked! Fired up and was smokey burning off the gas I think from earlier spillage...anyways...I was excited that she started up, but when I pulled the clutch in to put into gear, there was no resistance. The clutch lever isn't fighting back, it seems really loose and I'm afraid to try to put it into gear, but I dont think the clutch is doing anything when I pull it in (is that engaging or disengaging?).
I have the Vmax manual Clymer. I looked up Clutch pages and it goes way into depth and looks very overwhelming (inside engine part), or possibly do I have a broken clutch cable? Ideas fellas?
I plan on doing the following also.... any tips and tricks are welcome...
1) Change oil. Per recommended use Rotella T 15W40[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]. I have[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] [/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]a new filter and gasket ready to go.
***What other general fluid levels, simple tests should I do to make sure all good to ride?
2) REplace front fork springs and new gaskets, progressive springs, new parts already have all OEM as well. Vmax man says use full synthetic auto transmission fluid.
I think I also purchased a new steering column bearing to replace while I am in there...may not be needed but worth doing?
3) VBoost is kaputt. Has been for years, at 6K nothing spectacular is happening. Vmax man says squeeze black box, get at control board and look for poor welds....remelt solder where wire enters the board. Haven't done this yet but will do once up and running.....
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[/FONT][/FONT]4) 2nd gear is trashed bad. Winter project I am assuming.....? I have contacted the dude who sells the videos and I'll plan on doing that job this coming winter... I just skip over 2nd gear for now as I have been doing.
5) seat cover is shot, well there are 3 pieces, the main piece is ripping at the seams.....advice? I wouldn't mind getting something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/141958080282?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Looks like I still have to install myself though anyways....
Has anyone replaced seat cover? I imagine I could buy some boat outdoor vinyl material, carefully take off existing piece(s), trace, cut out of new material, staple onto seat hoping I did it right.....
Any thoughts appreciated, tahnks. Help get me up and running this yr!
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Getting my bike out after keeping it warm all winter. Tried starting it couple weeks ago, gas was spewing out the exhaust and also leaking from the carbs, it was a mess. It was turning over, tried to start it til battery died then did research, float stuck maybe, etc... I knocked on the carbs this past weekend and tried starting it again and it worked! Fired up and was smokey burning off the gas I think from earlier spillage...anyways...I was excited that she started up, but when I pulled the clutch in to put into gear, there was no resistance. The clutch lever isn't fighting back, it seems really loose and I'm afraid to try to put it into gear, but I dont think the clutch is doing anything when I pull it in (is that engaging or disengaging?).
I have the Vmax manual Clymer. I looked up Clutch pages and it goes way into depth and looks very overwhelming (inside engine part), or possibly do I have a broken clutch cable? Ideas fellas?
I plan on doing the following also.... any tips and tricks are welcome...
1) Change oil. Per recommended use Rotella T 15W40[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]. I have[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] [/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]a new filter and gasket ready to go.
***What other general fluid levels, simple tests should I do to make sure all good to ride?
2) REplace front fork springs and new gaskets, progressive springs, new parts already have all OEM as well. Vmax man says use full synthetic auto transmission fluid.
I think I also purchased a new steering column bearing to replace while I am in there...may not be needed but worth doing?
3) VBoost is kaputt. Has been for years, at 6K nothing spectacular is happening. Vmax man says squeeze black box, get at control board and look for poor welds....remelt solder where wire enters the board. Haven't done this yet but will do once up and running.....
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
[/FONT][/FONT]4) 2nd gear is trashed bad. Winter project I am assuming.....? I have contacted the dude who sells the videos and I'll plan on doing that job this coming winter... I just skip over 2nd gear for now as I have been doing.
5) seat cover is shot, well there are 3 pieces, the main piece is ripping at the seams.....advice? I wouldn't mind getting something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/141958080282?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Looks like I still have to install myself though anyways....
Has anyone replaced seat cover? I imagine I could buy some boat outdoor vinyl material, carefully take off existing piece(s), trace, cut out of new material, staple onto seat hoping I did it right.....
Any thoughts appreciated, tahnks. Help get me up and running this yr!
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