BOOST
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Just got my '97 VMax out of a dealership 8K service. The bike was experiencing a strange hesitaion at about 3500 rpm. At slow speeds the bike ran relatively correct. But once I got it up to highway speed it experienced this odd thing. I could hear the left pipe ( Supertrapps) smooth and clear but it felt a bit underpowered. Then at about 3500 rpm the right pipe would come on to create a more "stereo" note. The right pipe note would go in and out as I demanded more throttle. The Yamaha tech air/fuel adjusted the carbs and sync. He said it still needed carb attention either by entire cleaning of all four or jet work. He did mention that it definitely was the right side carb or carbs ( throttle side ) that were the bugger...but he did get the bike much more tune. When I got it home, I decided to add 3oz of "Seafoam" to my 4 gallons of fuel. This is what happened. After idling for a few minutes, I cracked the throttle which was now crisp and smooth. I was kind of snickering to myself to this "fix". Could this be possible??? I took it for a quick spin around the block and it ran very noticably smooth and very snappy! No wierd in and out exhaust note, pure stereo rumble. Did this stuff actually clear out maybe a dirty jet with a single 3oz squirt of "Seafoam" ??? all I can say is something very good happened...The additional quote for the carb cleaning was $500. That bottle cost me $7. I am a "Seafoam" advocate for sure! :eusa_dance: