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  1. V-Four

    Motorycle For Sale 2002 Gen 1 VMAX Have to let her go.

    Well, I've been away from the forum for a spell. Now that she's pretty much "finished" I had my Left foot amputated last year. 🥺 Was thinking of doing a fwd control right hand shifter, but who am I kidding? I didn't ride that often with 2 legs. I've appreciated this forum sooo much over the...
  2. V-Four

    RIP DUSTY HILL...

    Dang yo. Just in the Garage ( or Garage) as you over the pond pronounce it. ..lol. ;) Sorry. Just heard the news whilst listening to tunes and workin on the Max. Dusty Hill of ZZ TOP died in his sleep. 72 yrs (maybe 71.. i forgot now.) Anyway, they were a decent band , lot of stuff before...
  3. V-Four

    Carb issues ..still.

    Sorry, need more info b4 i post my question.. Doh. T$
  4. V-Four

    Plug boot fail?..

    Anyone ever had a 'resistir boot' fail? Checked all wires for resistance..narrowed diwn to 1 boot that has infinate resistance. I know the factiry ones can be disassembled..but no luck here. And theyre only like 2 yr old..?.. Strange.. (Tho im no stranger to running in 3 cyl).. ;) :/...
  5. V-Four

    Questions - Progressive fork spring install- please

    Hi gang..couple questions bout the progressive fork spring install (1" lower.) Watches the Morley vids several times and plan to follow it. Im 'relatively ' mechanically inclined..yet still , im having trouble wrapping my head around how they actually work. Im hearing talk of adding...
  6. V-Four

    Happy fathers day!

    Like the title says..happy fathers day to all y'all fathers. (I didnt see a post saying this..but doesnt mean there aint one somewhere) ;) T $
  7. V-Four

    Mark’s exhaust..FINALLY!! and questions..

    Well, it’s finally happened. Well… happening I guess. Talked to Mark the other day and he’s whipping me up a 4 into 1 stainless exhaust, 14” can and 2.5 opening (with turndown). Since August of 2012 when I finally bought a Vmax, I’ve wanted to get rid of these pesky Cobras and get me a real...
  8. V-Four

    Got a package today..(Hint Chrome Pics)

    Hey gang. Been awhile since I’ve been here. Got married to my lovely lady last year (3rd times the charm) ;) , Bought a house ... had a surgery a few months ago.. Well, the warm weather is here..well it was for a minute..whatev. Finally got the max uncovered and washed this year. Somehow...
  9. V-Four

    Bolt Size for Front fender?

    Hey Gang, Another quick (and random) question: Can anyone please tell me the exact bolt size for the bolts that hold the front fender on? (including length). (and the reason-if anyone cares): I am finally putting "spacers" on to lower my front fender due to my smaller front tire...
  10. V-Four

    How do YOU guys arrange your tools?

    Yeah, it sounds kinda basic, but I'm finally moving into my new house and have to re-arrange my tools. (Get em outa the boxes and finally organize them.) Ideas (and photos) are appreciated, but my main question I'm asking myself, do I keep all wrenches together ,and separate drawers for...
  11. V-Four

    Rear fender Hole size question...

    Hey Gang, I'm hoping someone can help me. Does anybody know what the size of the holes in the metal inner fender support thingy is? (see red arrow in pic below) (I'm guessing 5/16"..but hard to tell) :ummm: I'm making my own support for the CBR taillight mod, and I do not currently have the...
  12. V-Four

    Resistance plug wire to ground??

    Correct me if im wrong..but I know I read here..somewhere..that resistance measured through plug wire to any good ground On bike should be 18.5 k ohms.? I checked mine and i get 21k on rears..and 23.3 on front two. Does this mean something in particular? Or am I whack? Thanks.
  13. V-Four

    Gettin Grips Off? Is there a trick?

    These friggin things will NOT budge, But in a bad way..I'm tryin to put on some standard (and smaller) Superbike grips(always use them). I've changed grips on other Bikes , but these ones are killin me. Is there a way to take them off without destroyin them? (if I have to I will, but they're...
  14. V-Four

    HELP..No fuel getting to 1 carb..

    INTRO: (skip intro if you want) I'll try to keep this brief, and I've been reading carb threads for days now, yet I'm not sure how far into the carbs I wanna go (without supervision of somebody who's done this before) So, perhaps you've read my thread of "moisture noticed in 1 pipe".. that's...
  15. V-Four

    moisture/ oil? in one pipe?

    So..just pulled into the garage..and did my normal good nite kiss..once over on the max. During so..i noticed moisture of some sort on the bottom pipe (pictured) it wasnt in any other...and it wasnt there when i bought it. i looked for sure. so..anyone know what this could be?
  16. V-Four

    went on ride sunday..but feels great!!

    So..went on a nice ride ..somewhere ,all around mass with Twisted,95sprfld, and some others (they wernt on maxxes ..so they dont count ;) ..just kidding theyr great guys.) Anyway, it was a great day for a ride..blue sky..not too hot..not tooo cool. The best part of it was, I got to try out...
  17. V-Four

    headlight out..what am i missing?

    So..cldnt find anythin in my search..maybe its suttin simple.. I noticed the other night..my light didnt come on right away..started jostlein things around..and nothin..then it came on on its own.Iade it home. days later..went for ride wit buddy..he tells me my light aint on. took it...
  18. V-Four

    New Harley Screwjob..

    So get this, a buddy I work with bought a new hardly streetglide..(or some such dealio).. $20,000. He had to get the 1st fluid change at the dealer. Hes gone maybe 3000 miles since then. Now he noticed..a. slight tranny leak..AND burns 1/2 qt. of oil in 3000 miles. Dealer said..burnin the...
  19. V-Four

    Knee "rest"/gaurd..thingys

    Okay, please forgive me if I post this dumb question in the wrong place.. Does somebody know the "official" term for these "knee rest"..things pictured on this awesome bike?(circled in green).. maybe where they could be purchased? I've searched around, but without knowing what theyre...
  20. V-Four

    My Summer paintjob..

    As you may/maynot know..my new (02) carbon fiber max looked as tho it sat in desert sun for the last 10 yrs..faded..scratched.. some silly sticker on it. anyway, I cldnt take it anymore. So I rattle canned it. (I DO have painting experience, and I WILL do a real job-maybe this winter.But I...
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