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The deed is done, The Max has sold. He went to a bit of a bike enthusiast that has the V-max on his bucket list of bikes he had to own. It will cover the cost of my vet bills and now for the new puppy. Unfortunately, the Chow Chow is even more rare here in Australia than the V-max, $ 3500 for...

I Would check the air as well, it can be difficult to get it just right. And 1.5" while sitting on it sounds O.K. to me. If you could do it much more than that while sitting on it not moving then how much dive would you get under heavy braking, Yikes! I wouldn't worry about it at all until you...

Does common, mean normal. It's not normal if they don't do it when it's new. I've had 3 , a 94, 96 and 88 and none of mine have done it. It may be nothing to worry about because it's a common but I'd wouldn't say that they should be making a disturbing noise, just my thoughts. If mine started...

I'm no suspension expert but I do have the 11.5"rear shocks and the front is 1" lower internally with progressive springs. I have not dropped them in the clamps. I can attest to the fact that my bike is dramatically quicker and lighter when it comes to steering. I would guess that besides...

I like the way that people say "Please no scammers" like that is going to help keep a crooked rotten bastard from trying to cheat you, go figure. Matt

I did as well, back in the 70's and 80's. My mother would drive across country with me and my younger brother and would stop at rest stops or truck stops and just knock on one of the truckers doors and ask them to keep an eye on us. They were always friendly and happy to oblige. My brother and I...

Thanks, I've never heard that term and it still doesn't seem to make any sense to me. I guess it's a term used meaning a truck driver? Is it a common term? We always just call them truck drivers. Matt

Excuse my ignorance, but what is an otr driver? I find it way too much on here that people just assume that others are familiar with there abbreviations. Why can't you just spell it out like everything else so that everyone knows what you're talking about? By the way, I hate almost ALL truck...

I vote carb sync. The problem is, how do you sync them if you can't get it to run? Matt

I have to say that I am NOT one to rely on or trust in something other than my own riding skills to protect me from others. However, I would say that being heard while in a blind spot ( which you should avoid in the first place) might actually register with a driver that something is there...

To me, I think the sound he is talking about sounds more like a whir than a whistle or just slightly higher pitch exhaust note almost like he needs to shift again. I don't know what it would be though, maybe something to do with the exhaust internals, baffle??? Except I would think it would do...

Looks good! just don't get lured into that false sense of thinking people will see you now because your bike is a little bit brighter. People still won't see you, don't be fooled. Assuming that cars see you is what gets many people hurt. I'm invisible and nobody can see me, that is how I always...

My boy Brisco is gone. I had to do the right thing, he just wasn't happy any more. I've been feeding him soft food with a syringe for weeks now and he has had enough. The vet came to the house this morning and he went peacefully on the verandah laying on his bed. I was actually happy that we had...

Fuddruckers was my hangout back in 94-95. First Boss Hog I saw in real life pulled up behind us and we were wondering who would pull up in a hot Camaro or something similar until we turned around and saw that beast. I would change from weekend to weekend from my Max to the ZX-11. And then we'd...

I get 33-36 MPG. almost always. Never below 30 and 38 once. I don't ride aggressively much anymore but I never baby it either. 14 or 15 Klm's per litre. Matt

I have to say. Burt munro did 190MPH back in the 60's on a 1920 indian with no help from anyone. 50 years and all that backing and 1000 HP, 233 isn't all that impressive to me either. All they have to do is make it go straight as fast as possible. Race bikes can hit 215'ish and they handle the...

Maybe plug the V-boost in and unplug it in the closed position to see if it still does it? If it changes it might mean that it is a fuel thing, if not, then electronic I would think. Also, you stated 50- 75. What about 80+? does it actually get better or have you tried...

You would certainly be welcome. You'll find it impossible (almost) to tour Australia without extra fuel on a Max though. Can you believe that new Gen 2's go for over $30,000? P.S. The beer is on me. Matt

Not that anyone is counting. :eusa_dance: Matt

Thanks, Not too many here but some nice ones. Generally, they go for $5500 to about $10,000. I'm asking $7500 knowing that you almost never get the asking price. Mine would probably be in the upper end of the "nice" scale but I am prejudice of course. It's a good price and It should sell for...