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    1996 Yamaha 1100 Waveventure rough idle, dry cylinder

    My middle cylinder appears to not be receiving fuel. Outer plugs are wet and middle dry. Required full choke and fuel to start and continual throttle to run. It was very rough. After shutting off, I had a smoky vapor coming from outer cylinders and nothing from center after pulling plugs...
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    '96 Yamaha Waveventure nonstop starter problem

    My 1100 waveventure continues to try to start after stop button is pushed in. Previous to realizing this, I found the battery getting very hot. I had replaced the starter solenoid due to it being burned out, probably from overuse. I have a 2nd 1100 to compare it to. I'm trying out swapping...
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    '03 496 w/Bravo 3 gimble replacement tools & expertise needed

    I'm mechanically inclined, I do all the repairs on my cars. I talked to a boat mech about replacing a gimble bearing on my boat and he gave me the impression I would need special tools to replace the gimble bearing. I have a slide hammer for pulling the bearing if needed. I checked out...
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