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    Anybody notice wheels without weights?

    I have installed at minimum 10,000 tires over the course of a 18 year career as a motorcycle mechanic. Lots of times they require no weight. The tires have become so good now that they virtually don’t need them. however I still use counteract balance beads in all my units
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    How do you feed your Max addictions?:

    very cool. I am finishing off my Max over this winter (paint, powder coating, exhaust, blah blah) and then be looking for a “family hot rod” to work on for a few years with my kids like my dad did
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    How do you feed your Max addictions?:

    I am generally really good with vehicles but this one is eluding me
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    Parts For Sale 1993 VMax front and passenger seat

    Have complete stock seat for 1993 VMax - I have a Corbin that I find more comfortable than the stock. Located in Ontario Canada In good shape no tears or rips If you want/need make me an offer. Things I need for VMax that I will accept on trade is gear shifter and clutch master lid
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    How do you feed your Max addictions?:

    Licensed motorcycle mechanic and motive power machinist. Was working for a dealership but I just took a position at heavy equipment shop as manager.
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    Parts For Sale Gen 1 Braced Swingarm

    Shipping to Ontario Canada ? Let me know thanks
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    1st Gen V-Max 1993 Vmax

    Ha ! Yes all gears are good,
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    1st Gen V-Max 1993 Vmax

    These came on the bike, I believe they are 880s - I never been a fan of Metzlers but it would be silly to re and re tires that are brand new. I am wondering if a venture side cover will fit ? Local wrecking yard has two there but no VMax. The other yard has one max but they are closed for our...
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    Parts For Sale Progressive 440 Rear Shocks-and Kerker

    I also am in Ontario - I would prefer a 4-2 but if you still have the 4-1 I would be interested in it. Cheers and happy thanksgiving
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    Parts For Sale Progressive 440 Rear Shocks-and Kerker

    Where are you located ? I would be interested in the 4-2 header if it can retain the centre stand ?
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    1st Gen V-Max 1993 Vmax

    The bike faired better than I did - broken heel and 12 stitches in my left arm (was wearing a jacket but not a leather/armoured jacket) Came out of a parking lot, grabbed second gear. Hit a shitty section of road and lost control. 30 years of riding dirt bike and motorcycle. First ever...
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    Who works out, and what do you do?

    Push pull legs split. I have built a large home gym I had two back surgeries and I need to stay active to avoid a wheelchair
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    1st Gen V-Max 1993 Vmax

    Thanks Mr Morley. I think for the time being I will keep the stock diff in it, If I change the diff - do I require the venture rear wheel as well ? I am fond of my matching wheels
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    1st Gen V-Max 1993 Vmax

    Incorrectly installed throttle cables at the junction block, while was apart I took the time to lubricate the cables and check carb sync. Bike is in surprisingly good shape
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    1st Gen V-Max 1993 Vmax

    Thank you - I will refer to the factory service manual this morning and inspect it.
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