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  1. pianne

    What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

    I've been quite busy, these last few weeks... Last year the engine in my '88 spun a bearing. I got hold of a '96 that was in pretty bad shape but the motor was ok, I got that as a donor bike as I figured I could use a few other bits from it as well and then sell off what's left of it. The...
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    Pilot screw questions-HELP!

    Are your carbs synch'd properly?
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    One quick question on carb syncing

    Garret is right. The no1 carb cannot (doesn't need to) be synch'd. So basically, what you do is get the other 3 carbs equal to that one. As for a fixed number: there is none. What you read off the synch tool is a vacuum (negative pressure) caused by the piston sucking air in through the...
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    What did you do to your Vmax today?

    After being in a coma for over a year, engine transplant and general clean-up/touch-up, the beast awakened for the first time yesterday. Man! The hairs in the back of my neck stood up hearing that V4 growl once again! Still some stuff to take care of tomorrow, but this weekend is already a...
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    Reservoir Caps

    I got these last week: http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=360156230999 Stainless steel replacement screws. I haven't used 'em yet though...
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    Age of Vmax owners

    I'm 35 I ride an 88 Vmax since 1998. First bike was a 1974 Suzuki RV90 when I was 17, still have that one in the garage but it hasn't been out for years.
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    Brake light problems...

    I've had this happen on my 88, turned out to be a bad connection at the connectors of the two wires you discribe. Pull the two wires from the brake master cilinder, check the contacts for corrosion/dirt. With the ignition on, connect the two wires together, brake light should come on. If it...
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    Front caliper/master options

    I ordered a set of new mirrors from exactrep. I'll see what kind of thread they use and go from there. They should arrive some time this week. The newer calipers from the donor bike are leaking all over the place, so instead of rebuilding them, I figure I can just as well get a R1 set even if...
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    Front caliper/master options

    Thank you for your replies. I will buy a set of calipers off eBay and then I guess I'll just pay the local bike-salvage a visit and see what he has in terms of masters. I can drill and tap ok, but I don't have a reverse pitch tap, so I'll look for something already tapped. I'm really looking...
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    Front caliper/master options

    So I want to upgrade the brakes on my '88. I have a complete front-end off a '96 Vmax so I'll use those 43mm forks (will get aftermarket springs). I would also like some R1-style calipers and a new master cilinder. Money is an issue, so I'll try to find the parts used. I've read through the...
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    Are you a new member? Come here and say hi!

    Thanks for the welcome. My bike's actually a 1988 model... I bought it used. I've picked up a donor bike from 1996, so that one has the 43mm forks, I plan on putting those on my 88 and get some R1 calipers and a new m/c. I need to do the engine first though; no need for stopping power when...
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    Are you a new member? Come here and say hi!

    Hi all, I'm new to the forum but I've had my 'max since 1998. My engine gave up and I'm currently replacing it. I hope to back on the road in a couple of weeks. While I'm at it, I'll be doing some cleanup on the bike (needs it after 20+ years), change the front forks for the newer style and...
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