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Old 08-24-2009, 07:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Bike: 1981 550 yamaha maxim
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Default rough running Yamaha 550 Maxim

English Bull Terrier: I wonder if anyone would have any idea wht my "red engine" light is intermittently flickering on my 550 Maxim -Yamaha.I've changed the oil and new filter and have the correct level -as on the site glass, but the red light flicker on and off. Also its not consistant, -happens under load and just pulling in the clutch will stop it-somtimes.Also I'm getting alot of hesitation a[almost seems like choking] at low rpm when shifting. I've changed the plugs, also new air cleaner and added "Sea Foam" to the fuel, it ran good for awhile but not long and still had the "oil level" or "oil pressure" idiot light flickering problem.Any help would be appreciated or its off to the local Yamaha dealer I go.Thanks