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Update after two rides. Sled starts and idles now fine. Suspension is on the hard side but you dont have to worry about bottoming the suspension at any speed. I drive so slowly on a bad trail that not an issue for me. Thanks for all replies.

OK, thanks for info. The bad starting didn't help the plugs also. After next weekends rides I have more experience and confidence with it.

Update: Got the sled out the service. New starter relay and balancing for the idle. Sled starts now everytime. Service had to change also the spark plugs because after changing the relay engine started to run with 2 cylinders. All the spark plugs were quite black and atleast one was broken...

Thanks for quick replies. RobX-1: dealer didn't inspect the grounding blocks. Thanks for tip. Mooseman: When turning the key starter doesn't crank the engine. I bought (local Seafoam) STP valve cleaner bottle today and I will put it into the gasoline tank tomorrow. This humping idle began after...

Hi all and greetign from Finland, got a new old sled Yamaha RS Venture TF 09 with electronic fuel injection. I was happy to find low mileage ( 2700miles) one previous owner EFI sled from Yamaha dealer with service history. Sled was used by the Baltic Ocean so the front A-arms where covered with...

Thanks DGZRT for info and suspension tips. Previous owner didnt have the pump for the front Fox shocks. Is there a similar airvent for rear ones? I havent spotted them yet after one quick wash for many years of dust on the sled. The sled felt very soft. The front shocks problably have the...

Thanks for quick answers. I visit the local Yamaha service and ask how much it gonna take for the oil change (motor and chain box) and coolant change. If the estimate doesnt hurt too much, the first service could be done by professionals. I am interested to learn to do these myself but...

Greetings from Finland. I purchased my first 4 stroke sled after last riding 480VentureTF in high school. Naturally Yamaha was the only choice for sled and Vector should be the most reliable sled for a not mechanic sunday driver. My "new" Vector has 6000km/3700miles in it and its in decent...