What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

[Fire-medic]

Pretty-sure that if you closely inspect the die casting from underneath, you will see they are already vented. They have to be to work correctly, otherwise you would be pulling a vacuum when you released the lever, whether brake or clutch.

Look for a break in the perimeter casting line on the underside of the cover that would serve a vent function.

Back in the Superbike racing days, guys used to put a terrycloth wristband on their master cyl's to absorb the overheated brake fluid that would weep out the vent, as they raced, taxing the brakes.

I got the black ones, and found stainless screws.. I recall someone posted that he ground a cutout in the sealing edge of these covers.. Something about venting to prevent pressure building up?

Any idea on this, anyone? I can't find the post.

As far as what I did to my VMax today, I got a really nice 3D Tuning Fork emblem off EBay, and applied it a bit below the grab rail on my rear fender. Looks great, almost a perfect match for the emblems on the sides of the faux tank.

 

[Bill Seward]

I took a look at the original top, and there is a small cutout on the sealing edge. I'm gonna pull the new top, and see if it has a notch in it.

 

[V-Four]

New (new las year) otec alum water pump cover.
Thanks kyle...

Finally installed.
(Highly recommend new o ring for replacement).


T $

 

[BorgBiker]

When I bought my current 2002 Max the end of October 2015, it had 6800 miles on it. So in 13 years, the previous owner only went 6800 miles on it,

Today I hit a milestone - at 13600, I have doubled the miles it had when I got it, in roughly 1 year 9 months. It's a little different too!

Here's to hoping I can double this new milestone without damage, injury or going bankrupt from the mod-monkey!

 

[AJBinVA]

Man I want some Carrozzeria wheels. Anyone know the actual weights on them? I know there was a thread somewhere with them listed. My Rev Techs weigh a metric ton.

 

[Donny Daughtry]

I took a look at the original top, and there is a small cutout on the sealing edge. I'm gonna pull the new top, and see if it has a notch in it.

My guess would be no--:bang head:
I have not seen a set with the cutout yet.:confused2:

 

[Traumahawk]

Man I want some Carrozzeria wheels. Anyone know the actual weights on them? I know there was a thread somewhere with them listed. My Rev Techs weigh a metric ton.

Here is the info on another thread.

I was just judging when I pulled them out of the box, checking back to the first post on this thread here is the informatioin Sean offered up:
Wheel Information:

Front
Old 33 lbs: Stock rim, ME 880 110/90-18
New 29lbs: Carr, Avon Cobra 130/70-18 Even with a much bigger tire I still lost 4lbs (Edit - I normally suggest a 120/70-18)

Rear
Old 41lbs: Stock rim ME 880 170/80-15
New 33lbs: Carr, Avon Cobra 180/55-18 (Edit - A 200/50-18 will also fit on a modified swingarm)

The Specs per Carrozzeria:
Super Light Weight 9.5 lbs (front), 14.7 lbs (rear)

http://www.vmaxforum.net/showpost.php?p=251527&postcount=80

 

[AJBinVA]

Ty

 

[ga_max]

I got my VSTAX of Friday and some black screen from Jason (RegularGuy) on Saturday. Installed them today and took a quick ride to top off my tank. Looking good.

 

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The wife and I rode the max to a family reunion/4th of July party today. Great ride. I think she shat herself a bit of the way home. Got a little aggressive thru some turns and drug the kickstand pretty hard. I felt her jump. I got a chuckle out of it.

It was my first good ride of the season. I've been too busy with work and working on the house.

Here's a shot of my first attempt at finish carpentry. Just did this yesterday.

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[jkyle187]

OEM recover after battery tender burned the pass. seat. Thanx Sean

 

[jkyle187]

Frame braces.thanx Sean..

 

[sdt354]

The wife and I rode the max to a family reunion/4th of July party today. Great ride. I think she shat herself a bit of the way home. Got a little aggressive thru some turns and drug the kickstand pretty hard. I felt her jump. I got a chuckle out of it.

It was my first good ride of the season. I've been too busy with work and working on the house.

Here's a shot of my first attempt at finish carpentry. Just did this yesterday.

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Looking good Mike. As good as any Pro carpenter.

 

[dannymax]

Yup...looks great Mike! :thumbs up:

 

[Redbone]

Nice work Mike, nice quality Andersen windows. I had to zoom in to see the pencils and nail set.

 

[Traumahawk]

Very nice quality. You do great work.

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[Eugene Brad]

My buddy finished the body work on faux cover I got off Casey Jones (big thanks) sound like he will have base coats done this weekend and on to art work. Airbrushed Odin

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[Eugene Brad]

Looks like he got base coats down early.

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[Redbone]

Base coats look great! Can't wait to see the finished job.unk:

 

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Looks like he got base coats down

Looks good!

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