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  1. X

    Front turn signal help

    I just bought 4 led turn signals. installed the back to and they work fine. but the front ones are 3 wire and the turn signals i bought are only two wire and i couldnt get them to work... please help
  2. O

    Replacing front springs

    From reading this thread: http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=5329 It sounds like if I'm just switching my stock springs for the stock-replacement ones from Progressive (# 11-1144, NOT the lowering 10-1563 kit) , I should be able to simply remove the top nut, take the spring, washer...
  3. C

    Lowered my ZX14 in the front....

    This isnt anything fantastic, but I know some people like to see picture threads of before and afters...... The risers had a extended portion that was the same diameter of the fork tube, and that went into the bar clamp end. Here you can see that riser before I machined it. Here...
  4. MeanMax

    R6 front wheel conversion

    This is my 99 R6 front wheel conversion done by PCW. Gave them my forks, that needed rebuilding anyway, triple tree and front axle. the front forks are machined to clear the wider brake rotor location, as are the brake caliper mounts. Spacers are made to fit the Vmax axle to the R6 wheel. Only...
  5. jagco1

    Vmax front rubber cover help

    Man just got back in town this morning, went out to work on the vmax valve adjustments. Man I did no pay attention to this rubber cover that's over the front valve cover. Man, How do this go back in place, do really have to be install can just pull it out. I can not find any info how to install...
  6. D

    front forks

    Going to do the fork seals what is the torque spec on the triple tree bolts? Thanks
  7. jagco1

    Front fork question

    Ok guy's I hate to ask this 1. Can some 1 tell me what is the size allen key that fits my 1992 front forks top screw caps. I can not find this info online. I'm not trying to buy the hole allen socket key kit when all I need is 1. All I need is the right 1, I can order it online.
  8. johnblaid

    Caliper kits for stock same for front and back?

    Are the caliper kits for the front and rear of the VMax (1986) the same part? The part numbers are similar but not identical.
  9. snakecharmr

    New front end options?

    Just wondering what options there are for new and better forks? I won't be getting into this project till later this year but was wondering what my options and cost will be. As well if anyone has some pics of different setups plz post.. I'm hoping for one that I can add a steering stabilizer...
  10. carnut108

    new front tire on backwards?

    had a new Avon directional tire put on the front of my 05. took it for a test ride and the speedo does not work. I think the guy put the tire on backwards because the speedo sender unit is now on the right side of the rim ( sitting on bike) and I thought I remember it being on the left side...
  11. carnut108

    chrome or polished front lower forks.

    I m an old fart and not a big fan of the blacked out look of my 2005 . I've already had the front and rear rims polished to a chrome like shine and IMHO they look much better. I now want to have the front lower forks polished but I see there is some rubber on there that of course can not be...
  12. carnut108

    Mixing front radial and rear bias tire

    First let me say that I respect what you guys have to say about most everything. I posted a question in another thread on this subject but did not get the info. I was looking for so I am making a new post. I want to put a radial tire on the front of my Max. Some have said that all MC...
  13. HyperPete

    Speedo error with 130/60R18 on front?

    I installed the new 18" wheels and tires, and now the speedo seems to be way off. (No way am I going as fast as it reads!) Can anyone help me to determine the percentage of error I am getting, and how to resolve it, running a 130/60R18 up front? Thank you in advance!
  14. M

    check this front fender

    I think this is a cool front fender, does anyone knows who made it or where can I get one? Comment on the video but no feedback. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz-WPwxhvzQ
  15. F

    VMAX Front Tire

    I am in need of a new front tire for my Vmax. I keep hearing about the Shenkos here on this site...well, hear about them from time to time. I'm interested in others experiences and which model was chosen. My current front tire ( slick ) is an 110/90/18 Metzler ME 880. Best price I can find on...
  16. maxrom

    7 inch front spot

    I have a 7 inch H4 head light, All other lightning is LED i always protect that Vmax low rate electrical charge system since 22,000Km now at 105,000 i never had to repair any part of it (except battery change) fall on this today it`s near HID without electrical issue just share...
  17. N

    Draining front fork oil and filling with heavier weight... How to? Advise?

    Hey guys I want to increase my damping in my front fork, so can you explain how to drain and fill the forks? What's the best weight oil to use? Thanks! PS I already have the progress of shocks in the back
  18. carnut108

    I D of front brake reservoir

    OK, I know this front brake reservoir is made by Nissin and it has a 14 stamped on it. However I can not find a similar one in any forum pic's. It is working perfectly but I want to change the cover to chrome or polished aluminum. The other side(clutch) looks like stock Yamaha and already has a...
  19. VMax-Mike

    Is this the outside of the front rotor

    It looks like the rotor bolt heads go on this side to me.
  20. B

    clicking from front end

    after a 1000 mile on my max my front brakes have started making a knocking noise .i have taken then pads out and notice a ani squeal plate was loose. i tightened it up (now brake pins are a tight fit ) done 200 more miles its back with a vengence wtf please help !:bang head: ps i know its the...
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