What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

[blaxmax]

I got my COPs conversion today, they are beautiful, Thanks Blaxmax, nice workmanship quick shipping. Cant wait to get them fitted!

Appreciated.

 

[blaxmax]

I installed my new battery and a very well made set of COPS, thank you Blaxmax. The right front coil connector was jammed up against the frame and it was a Bitch to get out and unplugged. Nothing like frustration and perseverance to get the job done. My bike has been sitting for 6 weeks or so and it fired up instantly. Tomorrow I'm going to set the ignitech dwell from long(coils) to auto(smart ecu) put the seat on and hit the road.

Appreciated.

 

[D-Max2012]

I rode her to work this morning.. I can feel the larger wheel does not jump off the line as hard as it used too, but seems faster at same engine RPM, which makes sense. Hopefully I can start polishing her up this weekend.

 

[caseyjones955]

Got the COPs installed, still going to play with routing a little bit. Those front OEM coils were a blast to get to but I managed it without removing the brain bracket, all 4 OEM coils were split open.

Wet sanded the body panels with 1000g and fixed a couple lint buggers, sprayed a little touch up color and hope to get into a proper paint booth today to add 3-4 coats of fresh clear coat (booth for finishing doors but it has all the required ventilation and filters).

 

[eVMAX]

Installed my LED light bar with brake light, running light and turn signal capability.

 

[eVMAX]

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[Bill Seward]

Looked at it. Cursed the voltage regulator that keeps it in the garage till a new one gets here.
Then I used a few really choice curse words for the nail that flattened the front tire of the
RoadStar. That bike's in the shop getting the rear tire put on - after getting the front one fixed. I pulled the front wheel, but after the frozen brake slider pin ordeal (finally for it out and the wheel back on), I said "Screw it - let Tim over at Motion Craft do the rear tire"..

 

[blaxmax]

Looked at it. Cursed the voltage regulator that keeps it in the garage till a new one gets here.
Then I used a few really choice curse words for the nail that flattened the front tire of the
RoadStar. That bike's in the shop getting the rear tire put on - after getting the front one fixed. I pulled the front wheel, but after the frozen brake slider pin ordeal (finally for it out and the wheel back on), I said "Screw it - let Tim over at Motion Craft do the rear tire"..

Go back to bed, Bill.

 

[adambweird]

Pulled apart my clutch to replace my friction disks. Takin the steels to work to bead blast em this week. Ill be eliminating the half disk and running a full one in its place. Itll be interesting to see how things feel with my Barnett pressure plate...

 

[CamLentz]

On Saturday, I completed the typical spring maintenance duties. I drained and flushed the coolant and cooling system a few times, and replaced with new coolant. I replaced all 4 spark plugs, and I changed the oil and filter. For the first time since I've owned this bike, I used Rotella T oil, and the little voice in the back of my head was screaming at me to stop the entire time I was pouring in the Rotella. But the voice quickly shut it's mouth when I took her for a ride and shifting was easier and she ran better. The wallet felt nice, too. $14.95 for Rotella at the local Tractor Supply sure beats $75 for Yamalube at the nearest dealer.

I also made a fork seal cleaner out of a plastic bottle (thanks Sean for the idea) and cleaned my fork seals, and it worked great!

Thanks to all on the forum for the help and advice with this bike.

 

[adambweird]

$75 for yamalube?! A gallon jig of it here at the dealer is $20!

 

[eggohead]

Pulled apart my clutch to replace my friction disks. Takin the steels to work to bead blast em this week. Ill be eliminating the half disk and running a full one in its place. Itll be interesting to see how things feel with my Barnett pressure plate...

My Barnett feels just as smooth and easy as a stock clutch.. I like it...ALOT.. DD wears me out...lol

 

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My wife is out of the country till next weekend.

Mother in law took the kids to a movie on Saturday.

I was home all alone for the first time in I can't remember when. Decided I'd try and see if the max would start and idle. I didn't put it on the tender or treat the fuel. It's been sitting since October.

She fired right up and idled great. I was concerned it may need a carb cleaning.

Took it out for a spin and put about 70 miles on it.

Bike ran great and it was a beautiful day

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[CamLentz]

$75 for yamalube?! A gallon jig of it here at the dealer is $20!

Unfortunately, living in "oil country" actually means everything is expensive as hell. Oh well, I guess. That's life!:confused2:

 

[falling]

Finished my crash bar/highway pegs today. I stole the idea from Sean...hope he's not pissed.

You can also see my pressure tap for my Speedhut Digital oil pressure gauge.








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[one2dmax]

Finished my crash bar/highway pegs today. I stole the idea from Sean...hope he's not pissed.

You can also see my pressure tap for my Speedhut Digital oil pressure gauge.

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Looks good!

 

[falling]

Thanks.

Imitation is the sincerest form of stealin' other people's ideas or some s#!+.

I'll await your lawsuit for copyright infringement.


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Finished my crash bar/highway pegs today. I stole the idea from Sean...hope he's not pissed.

You can also see my pressure tap for my Speedhut Digital oil pressure gauge.

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Nice work.
Have you used them yet?
I'm curious how they feel out on the road. I have COO frame sliders that I can prop my heels on to stretch out a bit but they don't work well enough to hang out like that for long. I've been wondering if its worth the expense to do something like this.

 

[falling]

I have not ridden with them yet. I had grip tape on the crash bars before and that was a great place to put your feet. Problem was; I kept cooking my calves if I wasn't wearing my boots.

I'd love to ride but I live in Minnesnowta. This is what it looks like outside this morning:


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[racerboy]

Well, as with all my Yamaha's, I added the R7 tuning fork emblems to the tanks. Big and round, looks trick, much better than the small plastic badge. pics later.