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    08 Vector doesn't like snow??

    Thanks ! Didn't ee a numerical error it'd HAVE to be there... is it a 3 digit code? count the flashes of the light? Sorry to sound so dumb. So if it's the TORS then the throttle is binding?
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    08 Vector doesn't like snow??

    Worked on the Barn Bitch now for several seasons. New carbs, plugs, fuel pumps, new belt etc etc etc. Runs GREAT on stand up to 65+ MPH and 9K or so.. Backed out of barn, Tached up nice initially...then, "labored" running - but not like a missing cylinder??? Error light - red or orange don't...
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    08 Vector DIES at 5200..!!~..??

    Back to the belt wear & someone's thought of the brake stuck?....Track on ground ( didn't run sled). Brake disc moves easily back & forth on shaft Pads are good. Methinks not hanging up - OR should there be an obvious - visual gap between pads and disk. My eye cannot "measure" the gap - no...
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    08 Vector DIES at 5200..!!~..??

    If I HAD forgotten a spacer behind the secondary- How many should there be # of spacers or total shim width? Can I match it up with 2010's float - like measure between the sheave & the bulkhead? -pushed in & then pulled out? compare them both? If REALLY need be... I could take off the 10's...
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    08 Vector DIES at 5200..!!~..??

    idle at 1350 Primary spring does not appear broken? brake NOT on checked twice. Sled on the stand. Seemed like clutch engaged properly around 4000. Track turned "easily" I haven't tried to turn the secondary by hand - should turn VERY easily with sled off the ground.... eh?
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    08 Vector DIES at 5200..!!~..??

    Any idea what caused it....????
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    08 Vector DIES at 5200..!!~..??

    Well, well, well....hoodathunk bad gas was the culprit...?? Thanks to all you guys we found it....annnnd a BIG dif with the airbox closed & sealed. As it was running on the stand with a couple good revs.... "thought" I smelled belt ...butHEY it was running and rather GREAT.Well ruined belt on...
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    08 Vector DIES at 5200..!!~..??

    nada! Tx for the reply !
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    08 Vector DIES at 5200..!!~..??

    Fresh gas tomorrow Non Ethyl and maybe a couple of shots of carb cleaner down its throat. Snowwww.... this weekend....?? We usually get shafted though
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    08 Vector DIES at 5200..!!~..??

    no mouse had to open box to give it a squirt first.
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    08 Vector DIES at 5200..!!~..??

    IDK I just did them last season & use non ethanol gas ONLY. Last ran it in June - AOK then... We didin't ride last year at all here.....nosnow.It just takes (me) HOURS to get off & apart & back on.....??
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    08 Vector DIES at 5200..!!~..??

    Those carbs are a BIG PITA. If I can't get it to run with carb cleaner....I'm gonna sell the damn thing !
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    08 Vector DIES at 5200..!!~..??

    Airbox on but wasn't clipped shut and vacuum hose is attached
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    08 Vector DIES at 5200..!!~..??

    no critter in there
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    08 Vector DIES at 5200..!!~..??

    Cleaning....??? Like total disaembly cleaning ...??? or spray #*$&@ down its throat....? Carb removal & pampering is such a PITA on this sled......


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