Recent content by DenniSM

Thanks I will check it out....

Ok I have a 1985 RatMax that must just hates oil. I have had it since November and its leaked from the cover that the shift rod passes thru. I have replaced the gasket 3 times. The shift shaft seal and used various chemicals instead of gaskets. Last time it held perfectly for almost 24...

Hello My fork seals have been leaking forever. Now its time to change them. On the 85 Vmax there is a a tube connecting both fork tube just below the top triple. I pulled the snap rings from both tubes, but the collars that hold the tube will not budge. But now will spin. I don't want to break...

I can't wait. I live in an area where the service is excellent. And the new OS will keep me happy until I am eligable for an upgrade. The iphone is the TOR(Adventure Rider Tag O Rama) weapon of choice.

I have been in the market for a GPS too. But last week a friend asked me to drive a moving truck to Nebraska from PA. She said I could take my bike and ride back. Mix buisness with pleasure. I could not agree fast enough. I needed a GPS right then and now. But cash is a bit short. I...

I was stumped. I pulled fuses and looked all over for maybe a plug or relay that is bad. I was stumped and stuck. It was night time and very dark. I was right outside Saint Louis. I had hand warmers on the bike to. So I could not see the buttons. I started the bike 3 or 4 times too...

I may not be much of a mechanic, but I'm getting this '85 VMax from Omaha to PA in record time. Thanks for the call, it is VERY appreciated.

thanks for the help sean. problem is FIXED and the rat-max is ready to roll!!!

Sorry for the double post, but times are hard.... My headlight and gauges are not working. I'm currently in Collinsville, IL (a long way from PA in the cold). I have no low beams/high beams or dash lights. Anyone have any ideas??? Please call 570-574-0434 and let me know!!! I have to be...

My headlight and gauges are not working. I'm currently in Collinsville, IL (a long way from PA in the cold). I have no low beams/high beams or dash lights. Anyone have any ideas??? Please call 570-574-0434 and let me know!!! I have to be in PA by Tuesday afternoon to get my son off the...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRnU-1Y7dAs The Spunky Monkey Lives. I rode 400 miles last weekend. At lets say an energetic pace. When I got home the orings on the water pump let loose. And sprayed anti-freeze all over the garage. I broke it all down and got it back together just in time...

The more I think about this, the more I think my fan did not kick in that night. While wiring the override switch I noticed how bad the contacts were on the sensor. So I cleaned them up and the fan seems to kick on much earlier. And the bike is running fine now. I will do my best to find...

Ok The system has been flushed twice and as of right now is straight water(because I might still do the thermostat). I let the bike run to see when the fan would kick in and if it would go into the red. I also wired my fan switch. I let the bike run for almost 45 minutes and it never really...

Ok I will inspect the radiator. I have put around 5000 miles on the bike this winter. And the bike has never even come close to the middle of the gage. But I have been riding it in the cold and country roads. On the way home from NYC, the bike ran fine again. Just that late night ride...

Hey Guys The last trip to NYC had me overheat and die in Chinatown. And it was only 20 degrees. But 60 blocks of stop and go traffic made the max run too hot. I now plan to ride to Daytona from PA at the end of the month. And I am sure the bike will do fine on the trip. But running...