Yamaha V-Max Help

[The Duke]

I'm looking for advice.

I have a 150 Yamaha V-Max fuel injection that is having a hard time starting. I also have a hotfoot. This is whats happening: At times, I will turn the key to crank up the motor and its seems to be turning but will not spark up; however, if I apply gas with the hotfoot it will fire up. Sometimes it takes a couple of tries, but I've always been able to get it fired up after a few tries. It does not do this all of the time. The first time starting it up for the day it always fires right up and somedays it only does this once a day. But I'm concerned I'm going to be somewhere and it start. I have had this motor for 5 years and it has never done this before. I replaced the spark plugs and that did not fix the problem.

Anyone know what might be the problem? I appreciate any ideas to try. I want to avoid the marina as I know it will take a few weeks to get it back during this time of year.

[Glenn]

Try pumping the bulb first.  If the bulb doesn't pump up to where it's firm (i.e. you keep pumping but nothing seems to happen), replace the bulb.  If it starts every time after pumping the bulb, then it's beginning to wear out, so you probably should replace it in the near future.

[senile1]

I was going to say the same thing as Glenn because you know you've got spark if the engine starts everytime you hit the hotfoot.  If it wasn't getting spark this wouldn't have made a difference.  You're not getting enough fuel.  

[The Duke]

Thank you guys for the replies  . Is this something I should take to the marina? I have several tourneys coming up and can't afford to miss them. What do you think?

The Dukwe