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    Buying a ZRX1200R- How does it compare to the VMAX I have?

    Well I'm looking at getting into something a little better around corners-just as a stopgap until I buy the gen2 vmax. Last winter we bought a Lakehouse in the mountains and I have world-class riding right at my front door -literally whenever I want.. And what I want is a little better corner...
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    Modded black Gen1 for sale in Socal. $4,450- 13K miles on her! Excellent condition!!!

    UPDATE JULY 12th- Bike has been SOLD. Sorry. But I did give the new owner this great forums url. -------------------------------------------------------------- Clean title, non salvage.. No scratches or paint flaws, Never down/dropped.. All the fixes done- Oversize battery, crimp wire fix...
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    My How TO: Wire up a VBoost On (stock functioning) and Fully open all the time switch

    So I like the vboost stock when cruising and conserving fuel. I enjoy my t-boost switch to activate it at 3000rpm instead of stock ~6000rpm sometimes also, But I REALLY like the always open option- unplugging the connector when the servo motor is at the right position so vboost is deactivated...
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    Looking for starter clutch re-install pics/guide- searched but couldn't find.. Help?

    Hey I just wanted to see if there was a starter clutch re-install guide. I think I pretty much have it all set on how to do it, but the little details would be helpful (orientation / direction of parts etc etc) Does anyone have a link to some photos of how to reassemble it correctly? I want to...
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    Grinding starter clutch causing metallic shavings in oil??

    Just changed my oil again, 3rd time in the last month- I'd been trying out different oils (rotella, mobile 1, and delo400) and have been dealing with a grinding starter clutch on and off... I noticed metallic shavings in the oil drain pan and was thinking it's probably caused by the starter...
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    Airbox mods list- what I did

    Just thought I'd share with ya'll a list of mods I did to the airbox. So I have a K&N filter (single large type) and noticed that there is extra lip around the area where air enters. Remove the faux tank cover and look at the airbox. On top of it, there are screws holding the actual little...
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    Rich/lean adjustment by adding/removing washers under the carb needles

    Anyone else do this? I pulled the diaphrams (sp?) and removed the needles.. Then went and got plastic washers to place under the needles, to move them up and create a richer mixture an mid/high throttle openings. I have been tuning my carbs for the Vmax's new home, at our lake house (elevation...
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    How to wire a little LED light to V-boost/t-boost switch?

    Hey guys, rookie electrical question here- I have a nice little red led light, just a single led ready for 12v. I wanted to mount it next to my t-boost switch so when it's off, and the vboost activates at the stock 6000rpm. Then when I flick the switch to the 3000rpm activation mode, the led...
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    Gen1 Turbo Vmax videos- sick bike

    Have you guys seen this one? Lots of supercharded max vids floating around, but whenever I search for turbo vmax's, it's always the Gen2 bikes that come up.. So I thought I'd post up this one I found- sounds amazing too. Hope it's not a repost. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X62PdtiIww&hd=1...
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    Seafoam+shotgun carb cleaning= Wow!

    Never had her run so good! I did the shotgun cleaning method I saw on here, and used b12 chemtool, and 100psi. I added seafoam to the gas tank, and also sprayed it (did you know it comes in aerosol form too?) in the carbs with the bike running as I throttled it up to keep it from dying. After...
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    How do I wire up a 2008 R1 R/R? 3 wires + second connector..

    I heard of people swapping out the R/R for the R1 version.. I got the 2008 R1 R/R, but cant find and write ups on how to install it. I see it has 2 plugs- on the left plug it;s 3 wires of all the same color, and the other plug is a red and black wire. So adapting it to my 91' max', do I just...
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    Opinions on Mobil "V-twin" synthetic oil..

    What do you guys think about this stuff? It says it's "formulated to withstand the extra heat of engines without radiators..." How'd it do in a Vmax? I have a gallon of it, and was thinking of giving it a try.. Anyone else use it? Thoughts?
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    **Oversize Battery Mod** 340-CCA, *ULTIMATE* FIX for all hot / cold start problems!**

    Hey guys, just wanted to share something with ya'll... I had the notorious starting problems- So I went the usual route of replacing the battery with the oddysey 170cca, then I soldered the R/R wires, then the "crimp”, which I removed and re-soldered those wires, and various other connections...
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    Going from sea level to 5000' + elevation- How to tune the carbs?

    I bought a lake house in the mountains where I'm keeping some of my motorcycles now, and the 'max is one of them.. (all the others have fuel injection) The elevation is 5200', so the air density is less but the roads here are paradise. miles and miles and miles of perfectly paved twisting roads...
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    Finished custom Vmax (pics +vid) plus R1 front fork conversion Q's (All set to swap)

    Hey I just thought I'd drop by and post some pics, she's pretty much all done the way I 'm satisfied with! I did want to ask if anyone has any experiance with R1 parts on Vmax's- I have an 2008 R1, and I was thinking about doing a front fork swap, and maybe the brakes, wheel, hell the whole...
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    Under 1000RPM idle speed BAD? Low/no oil pressure??

    Hey I read its bad to set the idle under 1000rpm for fear of low/no oil pressure, so I've been keeping her at 1050-1150rpm... Any definitive answers to that one? Is it bad to let the rpms fall below 1000rpm?
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    Remove low speed carb adjuster screws&blasting W/carb cleaner/alternative to shotgun?

    Hey I dont have my air compressor handy.. So I was wondering if I can do the same trick I did to my V65 magna- Pull the low speed carb screws and just blast in some b-12 chemtool carb spray.. then re assemble.. Will that work as a decent alternative to the "shotgun" cleaning method? She runs...
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    Anyone damaged their vmax from overrevving?

    I was giving it wide open throttle todat and one time when I was shifting out of 1st gear it went into nuetral instead of 2nd, and revved to the moon. I dont think anything bad happenned because I kept riding for quite a while after, and she still runs like a scalded cat... Maybe I'm over...
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    What I'm all about- My ducati, R1 Knee dragging in the mountains (video) , and My AMG

    Hey fellas', So I made an introductory post saying hi when I got my max, but no real back story about how i ended up on these forums... So basically my love affair with Yamaha started when I was 16 and found an old XS400 in the local alley. I knocked on the garage and found the owner- who...
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    Draining front fork oil and filling with heavier weight... How to? Advise?

    Hey guys I want to increase my damping in my front fork, so can you explain how to drain and fill the forks? What's the best weight oil to use? Thanks! PS I already have the progress of shocks in the back
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