Precious

So I’m still looking for help with the sputtering, power loss and quitting issues I posted about in earlier posts and freely admit I’m beginning to wonder about the value of this site. After more consideration I’m wondering if maybe it’s the fuel pump relay. When I hit the start button I’m not getting the clicking of the fuel pump being primed. Even with the downloaded service manual, I can’t find this relay. Anyone know where it’s located on the 1998 RSTD? I’ll post this is more than one place in hopes someone will see and know the answer. Thanks in advance. Precious

So I’m still looking for help with the sputtering, power loss and quitting issues I posted about in earlier posts and freely admit I’m beginning to wonder about the value of this site. After more consideration I’m wondering if maybe it’s the fuel pump relay. When I hit the start button I’m not getting the clicking of the fuel pump being primed. Even with the downloaded service manual, I can’t find this relay. Anyone know where it’s located on the 1998 RSTD? I’ll post this is more than one place in hopes someone will see and know the answer. Thanks in advance. Precious

So I’m still looking for help with the sputtering, power loss and quitting issues I posted about in earlier posts and freely admit I’m beginning to wonder about the value of this site. After more consideration I’m wondering if maybe it’s the fuel pump relay. When I hit the start button I’m not getting the clicking of the fuel pump being primed. Even with the downloaded service manual, I can’t find this relay. Anyone know where it’s located on the 1998 RSTD? I’ll post this is more than one place in hopes someone will see and know the answer. Thanks in advance. Precious

Does anyone know how the heck I get the fuel pump mounting bracket off the old pump? It appears to be held on by a single screw but I can't budge the darn thing! What am I missing? Sorry for the double post, but figure someone might see it on one or other topics.

Does anyone know how the heck I get the fuel pump mounting bracket off the old pump on my 98 RSTD? It appears to be held on by a single screw but I can't budge the darn thing! What am I missing?

I need serious help! My RSTD, 98, is stuttering on acceleration and at times the engine quits then kicks back in. It seems ok in 1st and 2nd, but begins to act up on acceleration into third. Runs ok once I get to speed, but that's when it quits and restarts. Ideas?

I need serious help! My RSTD, 98, is stuttering on acceleration and at times the engine quits then kicks back in. It seems ok in 1st and 2nd, but begins to act up on acceleration into third. Runs ok once I get to speed, but that's when it quits and restarts. Ideas?

I saw a video and now I can't find it on replacing the air box on a 98 RSTD with pods which did not include having to redo the carb jetting. The person used PVC with tapped holes to reduce the higher air intake and swore by the end product. Anyone ever try this or know where this video is? Much thanks. By the way, March 31st here in the B.C. Cariboo and it's freaking snowing! Starting to think I'll never get the bike out of my shop! LOL

What highway pegs are compatible with the 1998 RSTD?

Anyone know what size the engine guard is on a 98 RSTD? I,ve tried measuring mine and I think they are 1 inch, but don't know if I measured correctly.

Anyone know what size the engine guard is on a 98 RSTD? I,ve tried measuring mine and I think they are 1 inch, but don't know if I measured correctly.

I love my 98 RSTD! I hate the placement of the speedo! I wear a full face which means taking my eyes off the road to check the speedo and all the little lights. Has anyone ever replaced their speedo with a bar mounted one for better vision? If so, what's involved? Thanks

I love my 98 RSTD! I hate the placement of the speedo! I wear a full face which means taking my eyes off the road to check the speedo and all the little lights. Has anyone ever replaced their speedo with a bar mounted one for better vision? If so, what's involved? Thanks

When replacing the huge, ugly air box on a 1998 RSTD, what is the mm of the carbs? I measured and get 44 inside, 48 outside. I'm assuming they are measured from the outside so to accept the new pods. Anyone know for sure? Thanks in advance.

When replacing the huge, ugly air box on a 1998 RSTD, what is the mm of the carb? I measured and get 44 inside, 48 outside. I'm assuming they are measured from the outside so to accept the new pods. Anyone know for sure? Thanks in advance.

So I'm still in need of help to get the carbs off my 1998 RSTD. I've got the tank and seat off, the air box removed (man that things a pain in the A$$! Now I have a stripped screw on the left front boot, the others are all loose. Any ideas on how to get it off would be helpful, but I think I've tried everything, so likely going to purchase a stripped screw removal kit, recommendations? Once I get it loose, what needs to be disconnected or removed to get the carbs out? Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated, but please, don't tell me to take it to a dealer. I can't afford their rates and I really want to do this myself to avoid going nuts for the next several months! I hate winter!

So I'm still in need of help to get the carbs off my 1998 RSTD. I've got the tank and seat off, the air box removed (man that things a pain in the A$$! Now I have a stripped screw on the left front boot, the others are all loose. Any ideas on how to get it off would be helpful, but I think I've tried everything, so likely going to purchase a stripped screw removal kit, recommendations? Once I get it loose, what needs to be disconnected or removed to get the carbs out? Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated, but please, don't tell me to take it to a dealer. I can't afford their rates and I really want to do this myself to avoid going nuts for the next several months! I hate winter!

Much thanks! That was kinda what I figured based on a video, but it didn't really explainit the way you just did! Again much thanks.

Surely a member must know how to remove the carbs on a 98 RSTD! Much thanks

Thanks for the reply. I did the spray test to check for the vaccum leaks and every one responded as indicated, increased rpm. The bike sat for 8 years and I had to replace the tires, so it stood to reason that much, if not all rubber components had deteriorated. As for replacing the big ugly, cumbersome air box, I know I'll have to rejet the carbs. Still need to know how to get them off.

I'm back! So, I need to replace the carb boots. They all have cracks, causing decel backfiring after the bike sat for 8 years. Seats off, tanks off, air box is out...now how the heck do I get the carbs out? I found 1 video on line, but it wasn't very helpful. I also want to replace the ungodly air box and just put nice little air cleaners on the carbs, is that possible? Thanks and for those of us in the colder climes, we will get through PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) LOL

I'm back! So, I need to replace the carb boots. They all have cracks, causing decel backfiring after the bike sat for 8 years. Seats off, tanks off, air box is out...now how the heck do I get the carbs out? I found 1 video on line, but it wasn't very helpful. I also want to replace the ungodly air box and just put nice little air cleaners on the carbs, is that possible? Thanks and for those of us in the colder climes, we will get through PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) LOL

Can anyone direct me to a tutorial on how to remove the carbs from a 98 RSTD? much thanks in advance.

I can't tell, but they look okay. I used carb cleaner to test and all responded with increased RPM.

Has anyone tried a spray sealer for stopping air intake leaks on a v4? If so, which one do you use? I suspect I'm going to have tear the carbs down over winter and likely replace the rubber at that time, but would really like to get the rest of this season in. Thoughts? Ideas? Much thanks