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Well the fuel filter and pump seem fine, and the tank doesnt hiss when i take the cap off, so i dont think its either of those. But with the fuel pump, im basing its funcionality off of the fact that it clicks when i turn the key.

Update: i changed the plugs, it didnt fix it.

I lost my gap tool, but these plugs havent been in there for more than 5-7k miles. Im still at work though, so i havent been able to go to the parts store. And the problem starts at wot, always after i reach higher rpms a few times. And it persists in lower gears and rpms after it starts. When i cut ...

I checked the plugs first and they looked fine upon inspection, but ill grab new plugs after work amd see if i was wrong in my initial judgement. Ill post back after i change them and take a ride and let ya know how it works out. I appreciate the input, brother.

So i put a tach on and set idle at 1200rpm, then i made my own tool to check carb sync. They were way out of sync, so i synchronized them. That still didnt fix my problem though. My fuel filter doesnt seem to be clogged, and my pump clicks when i turn the key over. Any help would be greatly ...

I can't post a pic from my phone, but i don't have a tach built into my bike. It doesn't reach the rev limiter before it starts the problem though. I'm about to hook up a tach and check what it's idling at, then check and see if the carbs are synced. Idk where else to go from there if thats not it.

Alright, so ive got a 2013 yamaha vstar 650 custom that only has 20,500 miles on it. All put on by me, and the bike hasnt sat for any extended period of time since i bought it last year, brand new. Ive kept up with all my regular maintenance, and my plugs look fine. So when i take her up to higher ...