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I worked out this method several years ago and the results always amazes me. Here's the directions I posted in another forum. That's aluminum enamel paint in the small can. Don't let a little rust discourage you. Amazing results are possible with the tools and products in the pic...

Hi all, I have a large spot of baked on plastic on a header pipe from a tarp that got scorched. Any tips or experience for removing it? It is baked hard and almost like a ceramic. Amy solvents that might help? Maybe a copper or aluminum scraper? Thanks, Wayne

Well, since my boost controler has crapped out, and I would rather not fork up the bucks to replace it, I tried jumpering the servo to leave the boost open and gave it a test run. Ran great above 5 grand as long as the throttle was cranked open. Ran terrible at lower rpms and low cruise speeds...

Hi all, What size allen wrench is used to remove allen bolt in bottom of fork legs? Thanks, Wayne

OK, I peeled off most of the resin and re-soldered some places and cleaned corrosion other places, even solder bridged a place, and now boost works great! Wasn't sure what to do about corrosion control, and I HAD to test ride it right away, so I gave the PC side of the controller a light shot...

Hi all, My vboost hasn't been cycling upon turning the key lately, among other electrical problems, and I read a thread recently about them being prone to loose connections that may be fixable, so I decided to investigate. I noticed today that flexing the vboost box made the servo and fuel...

OK, still no spark from the rear coils. I have exhausted all my capabilities. Have tried 3 different ignition boxes and all 3 (the original and a loaner and a bought used one from a runner) still don't correct the problem. I have cleaned all the connectors and continuity tested all involved...

OK, here's what's been done so far. Changed entire wiring harness as the original burned and fused together near the fuel pump. Had to replace pump relay before new pump would run. After that It started instantly, but no ignition to the rear cylinders. Also, vboost doesn't cycle...

Reposted from electrical for maybe more views: Hi all, I have just replaced the entire wiring harness on my Vmax after my old one nearly burned in two in the fuel pump area from a fuel fire. Haven't pinpointed the cause yet, but I did discover that tank vent valve was clogged. I did find a...

Hi all, I have just replaced the entire wiring harness on my Vmax after my old one nearly burned in two in the fuel pump area from a fuel fire. Haven't pinpointed the cause yet, but I did discover that tank vent valve was clogged. I did find a lot of cracks in the fuel pump diaphram, and the...

OK, kinda suspected so. I bought one of those $60 aftermarket fuel pumps, and I dismanteled the old burnt pump to use the original end plate with tubes in the right direction, and the original mount with studs. Good news is that all the parts easily interchange, for a new factory like pump on...

I had just finished strecthing her legs a bit around 75 -80, cruising the rural highway on the way home from a 40 mile test run. While downshifting and braking to turn onto the road to my house, I felt heat on my right calf. Kinda freaked when I looked down and saw flames! I stopped quickly...

Hi all, keep in mind that I am riding with a half helmet and windshield, so I hear a lot more sounds than most, prolly. First, when I nail it, around 6k up I can hear a light high pitched hammering sounds from the engine. Not that loud, but loudest thing this normaly quiet running engine is...

Hi all, There's a few Ebay sellers carrying these knock-offs. Does anyone have experience with these enough to know if they are 2 brush or 4 brush. I have asked 2 vendors and they can't tell me. http://www.ebay.com/itm/161001321560?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Well I finaly pinned down my oil leak, coming out from the wires in the upper square rubber grommet of the left cover. I removed the middle gear cover for access, and I can push/pull the pick-up wires thru the rubber grommet. The stator wires and lower grommet are tight and not leaking. Has...

OK, my '85 barnfind had very leaky fork seals,the lower legs were stained brown and the brakes were gummy with oil. I saw a Utube vid about making and using a tool made from hard clear plastic packaging along with the methods of use. So I tried it while I had the front wheel off. I found...

Well, I've been going all over this thing, and many of the electrical conector plugs on my ol barn find have some green patina in/on them. I have found that hdw store, pump spray bottle A/C coil cleaner does an amazing job! leaves the pins, blades ect clean and bright even in the sleeves! I...

Well, I had my left side engine covers off to fix an oil leak at the pick-up wires joint. The might as wells got me and I decided to prep and re-paint the covers while they were off. Went for a 25 mile high speed test run today, and after looking in the hole under the clutch bleed boot during...

Hi all, the PO said that he replaced the stator with a new one about a year before he stopped driving it on my 85 barnfind. Here's what it looks like. Is this discoloration normal for one that is relativity new? What would cause the load that would cause enough heat to discolor the coils like...

Well, I used a paper towel lightly wetted with silicone spray lube to apply silicone to the new rear tire bead and the rim. Slipped the first bead on the rim totaly by hand! Slipped the last bead on 3/4 way by hand and very little persuasion to get the rest with tire irons. Easiest tire mount...