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Here's my theory. Look at the stock exhaust and each cylinder can exhaust thru both mufflers. Look at how the front cylinder exhaust is paired with the opposite side rear cylinder exhaust. Because each of the 4 pistons exhaust at different times, one cylinder can exhaust through both mufflers...

I really want to add a fuel gauge to my 86 VMax I've seen where a sending unit can be mounted in the tank. No problem there. But I'm having trouble finding the right combination of parts to clamp a fuel gauge to the handlebar. Has anyone successfully done this? I can't seem to find a 7/8...

A lot of great responses that give me plenty of options to ponder. Thanks a bunch. You guys are great.

I must not be using the search feature right because I didn't get many hits on "brakes". My 86 accelerates a lot better than it stops. I know I would feel better if it had as much stopping power as GO power. I know I have seen posts on the matter but can't seem to find them now. My...

In your picture, at the extreme left side, you can just see the edge of a cap screw in the housing beneath the water pump housing. My Clymer manual says this is the drain for the coolant system. The fitting that turns is not the drain. Turning it redirects or blocks flow to the center hose...

When changing the starter on my 1986, I had to remove the thermostat housing and tubes. I discovered the steel tube (see attached picture) to the right of the thermostat housing is in bad shape. It is corroded and has several holes. Anyone know where I can get replacements? Should the steel...

I'm new to this forum. Some have referred me to specific members of the forum. If I have a user name, is it possible to post something for a specific person? I don't see how to do it. Also, I am certain there are lots of posts on transmission repair, but when I search, I get nothing. Must...

Well it wasn't quite that bad. The bike would start with use of starting fluid enough to tell the engine was strong. I could drive it, barely, down a short city street. Enough to see it would go and shift OK but couldn't accelerate hard enough to get it to pop out of gear. Bad luck on my...

I bought a 1986 V-max two weeks ago. My first ever non-Harley. I am learning the V-max from the very basics. It has 20,000 miles and has been in storage a long time. I bought it at auction. It would barely run when I bought it. The carbs were off synch by a mile. I finally got it...