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I'm 76. Got my first bike in 1958. A 1948 Harley 125cc Hummer. Traded a really nice bicycle for it. My Mom was so pissed. My first new and Japanese bike was a 1966 250cc Yamaha Big Bear Scrambler. I've owned 31 bikes over the years, including two Gen 1 V-Maxes. A 1995 and a 1997. Currently have...

I am a VN vet. I went to the VA for years but recently went on Medicare as soon as I could afford to. The doctor I was seeing hated the situation. They are allowed 10 minutes per patient. They are not paid for any more so if they spend more time, it is on their own time. He said the problem with...

What a sad story. Too much grief for any one person.....

Does anyone know the difference in output between stock and Rick's? Also, does Rick's have different outputs available? If you get a higher output stator, do you need to make any other changes (r&r, etc)? I cannot run all my accessories/lights at the same time without depleting my battery...

Sorry, that is all I have and the bike is in storage for the winter. The two lights on the lower forks are MotoLights. Quality units but cost close to $400. They are mounted to the calipers. The one under the fork is a cheap one off eBay.

You can see two different types on my Max in my gallery.

Yes!!! I have been syncing carbs since the 60's. The Morgan is the easiest and best. (Try syncing a CBX six carbs!)

This is absolutely correct. I have Race Tech springs with 1.0 rating and they are too stiff. I only weigh about 160 and probably should have the .9 or .95 springs. Have the Race Tech emulators also with Progressive 418 rear shocks and 18" Kosman rear wheel and stock front wheel with radials...

You will probably need an inch/pound one also. I have old Craftsman made in the US in all 3 normal sizes. (inch/pound, and two ft/lb in 75 and 200 ft/lb max ratings. Have a Harbor Freight in the truck for the lug nuts. Close enough for them.

There have been reports of plastic headlights melting and/or distorting from heat. I would not go with a plastic Chinese headlight as I imagine the quality is not the greatest. Just my 2 cents....

Stock swingarm 18" Kosman wheel, biggest I could fit with washer swap was a 170. Would rub without washer swap. Wheel offset is not as much as some other wheels though. Looks centered, not off to the right.

Search this site for HID. Plenty of info. Lots of guys have converted to HID.

I replaced almost every hardware item on my bike with stainless steel versions. The hex head SS cover screws were available at a local hardware store. It was a large independent store though. I use anti-seize on all items, especially SS to prevent problems. SS has a tendency to "weld" itself to...

I love where they said "They pose no threat to the general public". Why are they missing then? Setting up a terrorist attack no doubt!

I've ridden 7 for sure. Maybe one more or at least in that area. There are other roads just as great that were not on that list. This is a beautiful country.

No longer on their database. What was it?

Do not buy Keyster kits. K&L kits are ok but OEM is best. There are lower priced places to buy OEM parts but don't know if they ship to Australia.

I have the Cycle-istiC luggage rack and a Givi with the bracket that attaches to a standard luggage rack. (Called the Monolock series. Mine is 30 liter.). Won't work on any other luggage rack. Believe I have tried them all over the last 17 years. Also have the Corbin seat so can use their...

If shipping from England is too expensive, there are some on eBay right now.

Those symptoms also show up when a bulb is out. You probably checked that out first but sometimes it is hard to see a break in a filament. I would verify each filament (2 in each bulb) doesn't have any breaks. If you cannot see any, try moving bulbs around to be sure there isn't any bulb problems.