Why does my Yamaha Vmax bike not start?
So – it may appear that the battery is old, dead, etc.. usually owners will replaced the battery – and find that this doesn’t fix the problem. Consequently – when riding the bike you may notice the that battery will drain, so that after a few hours of riding – the motorcycle won’t start.
Why is the fuel consumption on a Yamaha Vmax so high?
Asides from its engine, size/weight is another likely cause of the high fuel consumption on the VMAX bikes. For instance, the 2019 VMAX has a curb weight of 638 pounds. That’s up to a hundred pounds more than its closest competitor, the Ducati Diavel.
Why is the low fuel light on on my Vmax?
Like any old bike, an older VMAX can stutter on occasions or even stall out completely. According to a few of them, the bike acts as if there’s no fuel left in the engine. Some reports state that the ‘low fuel’ light warning light stays on even when the fuel tank’s full.
Why is my Vmax not connecting to my Charger?
If you do not have a voltmeter, hook up a charger, if you have no current flow, amps on the charger, the battery is more than likely the culprit. You may have jiggled the battery and caused a momentary connection. Hey guys, thanks for the suggestions.
Are there any problems with the Yamaha Vmax?
The Yamaha VMAX has been around since 1985, so naturally, there are riders out there ripping around on models 30+ years old. Like any old bike, an older VMAX can stutter on occasions or even stall out completely. According to a few of them, the bike acts as if there’s no fuel left in the engine.
How long should I idle my Yamaha Vmax before riding?
Pull your choke out, and you’ll find it starts easier. Idle the bike for up to five minutes with the choke pulled before riding, but be sure to push the choke back in before you hop on and take off once the five minutes have expired. 2. Malfunctioning Oil Pump
What does it mean when a Yamaha outboard won’t start?
Yamaha outboard cranks but won’t start refers to when the Yamaha outboard engine crankshaft rotates but fails to start the engine. This video will detail the reasons why a Yamaha outboard motor cranks but will not start. Keep in mind that this repair information pertains to carburetor and fuel injection models, 2-stroke or 4-stroke.
Like any old bike, an older VMAX can stutter on occasions or even stall out completely. According to a few of them, the bike acts as if there’s no fuel left in the engine. Some reports state that the ‘low fuel’ light warning light stays on even when the fuel tank’s full.
What does it mean when your Yamaha outboard won’t start?
For other uses, see outboard won’t start (carburetor) At some point in time that Yamaha motor mounted on the stern of your boat is not going to turn on and begin to work. An outboard engine that will not start is defined as; engine cranks but won’t start, engine won’t crank over at all, starting the engine is difficult.
What should I do if I take my seat off my Yamaha Vmax?
If your going to take your seat off and remove the battery try this next time, apparently on your positive cable there should be electrical tape put there by the factory. unravel the tape. There should be a crimp there joining more than one wire together.
So – it may appear that the battery is old, dead, etc.. usually owners will replaced the battery – and find that this doesn’t fix the problem. Consequently – when riding the bike you may notice the that battery will drain, so that after a few hours of riding – the motorcycle won’t start.
If you do not have a voltmeter, hook up a charger, if you have no current flow, amps on the charger, the battery is more than likely the culprit. You may have jiggled the battery and caused a momentary connection. Hey guys, thanks for the suggestions.
For other uses, see outboard won’t start (carburetor) At some point in time that Yamaha motor mounted on the stern of your boat is not going to turn on and begin to work. An outboard engine that will not start is defined as; engine cranks but won’t start, engine won’t crank over at all, starting the engine is difficult.
Where is the rectifier on a Yamaha Vmax?
Finally we looked at the regulator/rectifier under the left rear passenger peg. On earlier model V-Max’s, the regulator/rectifier is much different than the later model. The new model is much more heat tolerant and has a ground that connects directly to the negative battery post.
Are there any recalls on the Yamaha Vmax?
In 2011, Yamaha issued a recall on particular VMAX bikes released between 2008 and 2011 due to malfunctioning oil pumps. Due to the fault oil pump on affected motorcycles, high oil pressure can develop inside the oil pump. This pressure can push the oil pump shaft’s thrust washer into the oil pump housing.
Finally we looked at the regulator/rectifier under the left rear passenger peg. On earlier model V-Max’s, the regulator/rectifier is much different than the later model. The new model is much more heat tolerant and has a ground that connects directly to the negative battery post.
How can I tell if my Yamaha TMAX battery is bad?
If the terminals are good, check the quality of the battery itself. If the engine is turning over slowly or doesn’t turn over, the battery’s voltage is likely low. A good way to know if a bad battery is the cause of the problems is to do a multimeter test.
Are there any problems with the Yamaha xMax?
Let’s start with the problem we dread the most. A few XMAX owners have complained about problems with their bikes not starting. A scooter that won’t start isn’t much of a scooter at all, and it’s a real bummer when this catches you off-guard while you’re on your way somewhere important.