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  1. mikemax04

    How Much $ For The New 2009 Vmax?

    Yup, too much. But I'll take one at any price. YOU HAVE NO IDEA!!!!!:surprise:
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    Manual Fan Switch location

    This is the location I put my T-boost miniature toggle switch. That is one tight fit with no room to spare, but possible.
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    Did harley design our motor?

    The project was probably way over their head. It took other nations to help them get with the times and modernize, and it took over 25 years from what they dreamt about to actually put something on the floor that's more than a thumper. There was a special just now on TV where they showed their...
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    Finally back in the US, finally got the Vmax on the road, finally took some pictures!

    Re: Finally back in the US, finally got the Vmax on the road, finally took some pictu I can see it in two pictures.
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    Dreaded "0" ring facts

    The out-of-round rods are mostly due to high rpm without enough load on engines with conservative miles. You won't find any new rods that are out. One certified factory mechanic (so he states) for Yamaha, Honda, and Kawasaki (on the Yahoo Tech. Group) claims that he rebuilds engines as a...
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    Did harley design our motor?

    Tell me about it. :))
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    Dreaded "0" ring facts

    Perhaps the new Max will have full instrumentation. On the machine we have now, those that went to a gage get somewhat different readings. I'm not sure how much variation there can be with different gages, handlebar mounting or down below, viscosity of oil used, electric sending unit or hose...
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    Dreaded "0" ring facts

    Mine reads zero when it's hot and idling. One thing should be considered is that the Max really doesn't have a "genuine" oil pressure take-off so no matter what the gage shows, it's not the actual pressure the engine receives. Even though the gage reads zero, there is pressure throughout the...
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    Did harley design our motor?

    They could have never come up with their own motor that would produce more than 100 hp. They hired Porsche to upgrade their tractor designs and are now beating their chest over what THEY had accomplished.
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    Dreaded "0" ring facts

    Hey Clint, on what part of my conversation should I chill on? The so called experts have been spreading this "0" ring problem now for 22 years. You guys want to buy into it, great. Like some on here perhaps, I would like to know once and for all the proof that backs up these unsubstantiated...
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    Dreaded "0" ring facts

    What ever you say Mr. moderator.
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    Dreaded "0" ring facts

    I know what you're saying Rob but I have to make one thing clear. I have NO need to defend Yamaha or any other company. Matter of fact, my last bike was a Honda and it was flawless for 35 years. I, for one, don't care for statements out of the blue that scare the consumer. Hey, if oiling is...
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    Fast Cruiser

    I'm thinking that the bike I ran had to be a Warrior from the flames on the tank. Looks like they ARE pretty fast. They run the 1/4 in one second slower, have a close ratio gear box, 1700cc, injected and weigh about the same as my Max. Come on Yamaha, bring out the ANNIHILATOR so we can...
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    Dreaded "0" ring facts

    I think partly we are talking apples and watermelons. At least 97% of Max owners never go into the engine itself. Look at the Harley Destroyer at $30+K. It's just for racing on the strip and life expectancy is one season. Expensive 9 second runs. Wonder what a rebuild runs or do you just...
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    Dreaded "0" ring facts

    I respect your opinion Sean and you're one of the very few Yahoo wrenchers that deals with his experience and not fears. Any engine that is placed in such a position over and above for which it was intended, will fail. High RPM's will shorten any engine's life span and the Max has a redline of...
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