Recent content by Newride88

Here in Australia, there are bike lanes everywhere which rarely get used. The government recently passed a law that requires all vehicles to go no closer than 1.5m to a cyclist which in most cases requires you to drive on the opposite side of the road. Like us motorcyclists, they also seem to...

Thanks for the replies guys... I’ll try the sharpened bolt and see how I go.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi guys, started replacing the starter clutch over the weekend... flywheel came off eventually (actually easier then anticipated, happy days). Changed starter clutch went to reassemble and then noticed I'd stuffed the first few threads of the Crankshaft internal thread so now the flywheel...

Thanks Hamkaas, that's what I thought

Hi all, just putting some temporary bars on and need to adjust the banjo bolt for the front brakes to free up the hose.... does anyone know if it matters if the banjo bolt is facing down (almost 90 degrees vertical? The manual shows between 5 degrees horizontal, though will it really be a...

If I go a 17" on the rear, what options do I have for a matching radial tyre on the stock front? Or figure I'd have to change that too (eventually)... wider? Love the look of the stock rims in the bigger size. I do prefer the look of the 18", as mentioned it seems more at home though do like...

Thanks for the answers guys... appreciate the advice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all, I know there's heaps of posts about wheels.... though just wondering if any of you have had the luxury of test riding ALL the variants of wheel sizes... 15", 17" & 18" on the gen 1? and if so, overall pros and cons. I do a bit of touring on mine currently which has stock 15", looking...

Thanks all, I'll do the shotgun again (did it a few weeks back) and check the tip... if still the same, I'll grin and bear it (and hope for the best on the road trip). Thanks again

:clapping: I've spent the past few months trying to get it running 'just right'... maybe I'm nuts too! The guys I ride with all ride BMWs or some shiny new bike and they keep suggesting I upgrade the bike... They've obviously never ridden a Vmax - they just don't understand the fetish. I'm...

Hi guys (& girls), quick question... if I can screw one of the A/F screws all the way in with no effect to the rpms, does that mean the cylinder isn't firing? The bike seems to run fine (albeit normal erratic vmax behaviour). All other A/f screws make the revs fluctuate, except for cylinder...

Thanks guys, I'll check the fluid and reservoir first. Cheers

probably, about 3 years ago..

Thinking it was most likely 3rd / 4th, though I think there was a 2nd gear in there too. If it's the clutch, is it best to replace as factory or is there a better alternative? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi guys, went for a ride on the weekend and noticed on most occasions when the Vboost kicked in I was getting a free spinning in the gearbox(?) rather then getting the power to the wheel. First thought was clutch slipping though I thought I'd run it past the experts... any other possible...