Check your float level. It could be too low or too high. Could also be sticking
carb slides.
Sam Blumenstein #795
Neal L Davis wrote:
> Greetings. I've been having some hesitation problems with my Vmax lately
> and I'm looking for any advice on what it might be.
>
> The hesitation occurs when I'm cruising down the road at a constant RPM.
> I've noticed it occurs mostly around 4000rpm but it happens everywhere
> else too. If I hold a constant throttle position for anything longer than
> say about 5-7 seconds and then goose the throttle, it will first hesitate
> for a split second and then take off, almost like it's not getting any gas
> for that split second. If I ease into the throttle after that same 5-7
> seconds, I don't notice it. I've also noticed that it occurs most often
> when the bike has reached its normal operating temperature, or has gotten
> close to it anyway. Once the hesitation has occurred, I can goose the
> throttle at any time and the bike will leap forward just like it's supposed
> to do. But if I wait another 5-7 seconds at a constant rpm, it'll hesitate
> just like before.
>
> The carbs were just re-synched so I'm assuming that's not the source of the
> problem. The bike has 1000 miles on it as of last night. I only put
> Chevron Supreme in the bike so I'm assuming it's not a gasoline quality
> issue either. It recently had it's oil and filter changed - the problem
> occurred before the oil change and after with no noticeable difference in
> severity.
>
> The bike is still under warranty so any major work that's going to need to
> be performed will be done by the Yamaha shop. If it's something simple,
> I'll do it. I would greatly appreciate any and all advice on what the
> source of this problem might be. Thanks much.
>
> Neal L Davis
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