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I need a the water pump cover. It seems to be in two pieces with 5 bolts. Dealer wants me to order the whole water pump assembly ! Does anyone know where I can order just the cover? original black or brushed alloy?

Have you replaced your stock exhast with kick pipes? my bike's stock end piece of left exhaust is scratched a bit deep. I want to replace it. I'm looking for pipe(s) with no rust on the chrome. I'm not sure but it seems I have to replace the both sides since its one piece. Somebody correct me...

I just found this: http://www.usmotorcycletires.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_13_179&products_id=1435 is it possible to use that on vmax? haven't found anything for rear.

Ok ok I know its not an excellent idea. Im going to Newfoundland from Toronto. I will have to pass about 1200km of well maintained gravel/dirt roads. I recently installed Metzeler ME880 rear and Lasertec front. I'm looking for the best tire that I can have on those dirt roads. I have...

I'm going to ride to Newfoundland, see Gros Morne,... has anyone here done that? any advice?

yes, its fine. Is it normal to have your front tire wobble 3 to 4 mm?

I ordered a pair of Metzeler from Royal. Front LaserTech(Brazilian), read ME880(German). If I knew LaserTec was not made in Germany I would have not ordered it. Installed both tired ,they balanced all right. BUT, the front seems to wobble a bit! I can see it when I stand up while riding...

I am looking for a store in Toronto area (or online Canadian store?) to buy tires at a good price! Buying online from US stores seems not worth it since I will end up paying brokerage fee and GST, PST. Any recommendation?

check this out: http://vmax.lvlhead.com/tips/metzeler.htm

Thx guys, I heard good thing about Lasertec in front (specially for wet roads). I am going to go ahead and order it with a ME880 rear. BTW, I found this guy Peter from http://www.gpmotousa.com who is giving me a good deal. Motorcycle-superstore.com is missing Lasertec 110/90-18 in their site...

Does anyone thing its not a good idea to mix Metzeler Lasertec front with ME880 rear ?

So my verdict for front is to go for 110 for sure because 120 is meant for at least 2.5" rims and vmax's is 2.15" For rear 170/80 's minimum rim size is 3.5" (vmax rear), so it can be installed. I am curiouse to know if there is any advantage in 170/80 other than a fatter look?! any tracktion /...

I corresponded with someone outside of this forum. I want to share his input here: ------------------------------- "I did not install a 170 on the rear although this is very popular and many have done it. Some bikes require that the large flat washer be moved to the opposite side when...

v-max_man, have you noticed any difference in handling with 170/80-15?

Re: Metzeler ME 880 120/90-19 on stock So you are say 170-80-15 reduces handling comparing to stock size?