Recent content by why2kmax

and the transmission, 2nd gear, driveline parts.....

THIS. Tires dry out, lose elasticity, crack and harden as they age. That means less traction and heat and pressure will tear them up sooner. You should replace them after about 7 years or so. No way I would accept tires I bought new that were 3-4+ years old already let alone 10-15 years. I...

Oil change intervals before testing were 1,550 miles 975 miles 1350 miles 1975 miles Not sure about time between changes. Usually I change it in November when I put the bike away for the winter and then usually in late August.

looking back I have to caveat this. Mobil 1 4T 10/40 has done well in all of my bikes except (maybe) the Vmax 1700 . Ive done 4 UOAs between 2000-11500 miles on this bike and every time the oil has always sheard down to where the viscosity was just under where it is expected to be. UOA...

Thank you sir!!!!

more info on the bags! what mounting bracket, wht did you do to make it work

https://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-Sportmax-Tire-Construction-Application/dp/B00DT8B8N8 Good tire. I had 2 on my Gen 2 before going to the OEM 200

I used a Dunlop Q3 twice on my 240 rim before switching to the OEM rim. Great tire. Unfortunately they dont make a front in the Gen 2 size.

that actually works?? Id have assumed the weight of the bike would bend the exhaust or put and enormous load on the pipes at the heads.

PMd you

I have the same front seat and it took a few thousand miles to break in but I can ride it for hours and not be bothered one bit. Great seat.

I never lost a race to a Vrod with my Gen 1 Vmax. they would always try though

I just did 1300 miles in 5 days on my Gen II in the mountains of Va/WVa which included a good bit of highway to get there and back. First time Ive taken this bike on the yearly trip. I spent a few weeks riding locally and trying to dial in the suspension and I was shocked how fast and well I...

Ive been a Vmax guy forever. Finally got a 2000 Gen 1 but sold it in 05 when my son was born. Always swore Id get a Gen 2 if they ever made one. They did. Picked up a used/modified 09 in 2011. Big Air kit, wide wheel kit, Nash Flash etc. Bought a 2014 KTM SuperDuke brand new in 15, put on a...

my winter project may be to do the TT box and go that route then get Tim to reflash the ECU and see how it is. I have the stacks, and the air box but I DONT know if the guy I bought the bike from gave me all the intake parts and I would need to figure out how to make the stacks work again...