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Time for my first service on my bike, went to the yamaha shop to get oil and filter. I am going to run yamalube non synthetic until the next service and then switch over to full synthetic. My question is about oil filters. I have always run k&n 303 on all of my bikes. When i asked for a k&n...

I am just shy of 600 miles 590 i believe. A few questions for the 1st service. I know its still too early to switch to synthetic oil so what do you recommend for oil 10/40 yamalube? The next question is oil filter. I always ran k&n 303 because all of the research i have ever read pointed to the...

Im in the break in process and the best i have gotten on a road trip of mostly open road was 94 miles before the fuel light came on. Driving fair gingerly i was hoping for better than that. I guess im asking if this is what to expect out of the second gens?

So i took a break for awhile after i sold my 1st gen max. I had also owned an 09 Raider, in which i decided to keep over the 1st gen. When i sold my 1st gen i put the money away in an envelope that said vmax with a sad face. I always had intentions to purchase 2nd gen but couldn't seem to get...

I was thinking about shorting my two 14" cans down to 12". I have a 4/2 holeshot exhaust, has anyone done that with these cans, if so how did they sound? And how hard were they to take apart?? Thanks!!!

I was checking out an 86 vmax this past weekend, the bike is beautiful, the owner said the wheels that were on it were gsxr wheels, it had the stock swingarm and shaft drive. My question is how hard and what year gsxr wheels would I need to switch mine over?

I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the difference of the UFO drag bars as opposed to the ones on ebay? Price is quite different didn't know if the quality was that much different? And feedback would be great, thanks!!!

Hello guys! I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about the raider? I am interested in buying one and would like to keep my vmax as well. I love my vmax but am looking for something for longer rides and the vmax for me is a bit cramped for long rides. Was wondering if the raider has good...

My two rear header pipes are blue, not sure it its due to it being to lean? Or if its common for the two rear cylinders to run warmer due to less air flow. My setup is holeshot 4into2, k/n filter, shim under stock needles, 150 main jet. Any suggestions would be great, Thank You

Hello, Just wondering if anyone offers a set of highway pegs/mounts for a vmax? I love my bike but lately long trips im cramping up, it would be nice to have my legs stretched out a bit. Maybe engine guards?

Mobil1 Racing 4T 10W-40 4-Cycle Motorcycle Oil has anyone used this oil before and if so how is it? I always run maxima 10-40 semi synthetic and can be a pain in my ass for me to get when I need it. Was interested in trying this Mobil1 oil any feedback would be great!! Thank you...

Just wondering what years to do this mod for? I see alot of talk of the older vmax, are you guys referring to earlier year vmaxs or 1st gen period. Reason I ask is it was brought up that my plug wire arching could be from my r/r not putting out enough. So I checked it with a volt meter and this...

Hello! Just wondering what the best way to take care of this? Last year I purchased a set of NGK wires and they need to be replaced. Noticed that the wires were arching out everywhere, these are new wires!!! I was thinking of putting my own together msd or taylor wires and boots etc... I was...

Hi guys need to know where to get a set of GOOD plug wires?? I bought a set from someone on here that were supposed to be a good that were brand new and they are terrible. The warmer the bike gets the worse they leak. You can hear and see them arching out above the plug they are arching out on...

Hi guys, i have everything i need to change my seals and springs, just haven't had any time, i wanna tackle these this weekend and need to know what size pvc to drive the bushings and seals back in does sean use in his youtube video to reassemble the forks. I have 2" and 1-1/2 just want...

Hi everyone! I have a question regarding progressive springs up front. I have a leaky fork seal so i plan i tearing them both apart to change them both. Is it worth putting the progressive springs in or are stock fine. The other question is would you put the lowering ones in, i slid my tubes...

Hello guys, im in need for a new set of tires for my max, it has the stock wheels and tires its an 03. Was looking for the best all around tires for handling and tire life. Also looking for the best place to buy from. Thanks guys looking forward to your feedback...

Was wondering if you guys recommend the stock plugs and wires, or is there something better? Do stock wires come with everything "boot caps" ect??? Also is it would putting an aftermarket ignition "dyna" in?

Will the bigger head mikuni jets work in our carbs??? I have a friend that has a shop local that said he had some in stock i went out to get them and noticed they were the bigger heads, so didn't get them.

Hello, just took my carbs apart to set the float levels, while apart i would like to check the pilot jets and clean them how do i get the pilots out or should i say take the jet block out????i took the two screws out but its not coming out so before i break something i will ask what im missing???