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  1. txfatboy

    Indicators

    I bought these on ebay (I think) about 4 or 5 years ago. They are LED lights that require resistors or a different flasher. I liked them because they mounted exactly like the factory lights, so no adapters or brackets needed, and that they 'kinda" look factory but are smaller . I think I...
  2. txfatboy

    The Engine Used In A Touring Role

    I totally agree. I would never buy the Victory...not because of any issue with the bike, but because it isn't my type of motorcycle (not a Vmax). The only reason I have it is because my Dad's knees are so bad he can't ride any longer, especially a bike that is almost a half a ton loaded with him...
  3. txfatboy

    The Engine Used In A Touring Role

    I an not a long distance rider any more. My back is screaming after a 100 miles and it takes a couple of days to recover. That being said, My Victory Vision is a great counter part to my Vmax. The Victory is a fantastic bike. Yes its a big twin but is very smooth. It has multiple balance shafts...
  4. txfatboy

    Strapping the front end for strip

    That is so difficult to do on a 2nd gen,. I think I might want to dislocate my thumbs first..... If it was a dedicated drag bike only then maybe....
  5. txfatboy

    Can you guys with the Gen 2's answer my question

    So, by now you probably have a pretty good idea of what to expect.... except the truth is, it's like trying to describe to someone how hot a pepper is. The 1700 is whatever you want it to be. It will happily put around like an overgrown moped, or make the blood drain out of your head..... I...
  6. txfatboy

    2nd Gen VMAX 2014 "Punisher"

    Purchased in January of 2015. It was the first brand new vehicle I had bought with 0 miles on the odometer. I took my son to the motorcycle show in Dallas, sat on a new Vmax that was on display, stood up and called the dealer. 3 days later it was sitting in my garage. Been loving it ever since...
  7. txfatboy

    What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

    Washed it with my tears because it WON'T STOP FREEKIN RAINING!!!!!
  8. txfatboy

    Throttle cable

    The Gen 2 has cables that go from the throttle tube to the throttle position sensor. That sends the signal to the ecm telling the ecm how much throttle you are requesting. The ecm controls the actual throttle blade opening ( how much and how fast) via an electric motor. IIRC, the PUSH (pull when...
  9. txfatboy

    Throttle cable

    Correct, but, if you go too far, it puts the throttle in a bind. It causes one cable to be way tighter than the other.
  10. txfatboy

    Throttle cable

    Have you tried the adjustment near the throttle/controls? If it is adjusted to tight It can make the throttle feel "sticky or sluggish".
  11. txfatboy

    Made a new seat upholstery

    Nothing to complain about from what I see. Looks great.
  12. txfatboy

    Change fork oil.

    The easiest way is to use pit stands. Use a regular rear stand to raise the rear using the spools on the swing arm. On the front, use a stand that lifts the front with a pin that goes into the bottom of the steering stem. Do not use a front stand by itself.
  13. txfatboy

    Shinko 011's - Found 4/10!! In stock

    On Shinko's website the 011 Verge in 200/50VR18 has a "V" speed rating (149mph) which is fine. IIRC, the speed rating test is at maximum load, maximum tire pressure, for one hour. So, unless you plan on running over 150 MPH for more than one hour continuously, you should be okay. I can't recall...
  14. txfatboy

    Exhaust

    If it is louder, it will be determined by what muffler you use. The install isn't too bad. Make sure you leave the front main pipes loose at the cylinder head until everything is installed. Also, you may have an issue with the O2 sensor bung (port). Some of us had to install a plug and weld on a...
  15. txfatboy

    240 rear tire

    I just had my 4th Q3 mounted, balanced. I really like it. Since the majority of my riding is flat slab, the harder center (its a dual compound tire) helps with the mileage.
  16. txfatboy

    Exhaust cap silencer

    Kjell, I would not be surprised if the darker one had been airbrush altered/enhanced. AFAIK, 2009-2018 all came with the silver caps, 2019 and later they were black but still the same size and shape.
  17. txfatboy

    Yamaha not carrying Vmax after 2020

    Same parent company but bikes are different. AFAIK, no parts interchange.
  18. txfatboy

    Yamaha not carrying Vmax after 2020

    Polaris which made Victory motorcycles purchased the rights to Indian motorcycles. When they started making/selling Indians, Victory was deemed to be in conflict with Indian.... Indian has the history/prestige so, all of a sudden Victory wasn't selling enough units and was shut down. They...
  19. txfatboy

    Yamaha not carrying Vmax after 2020

    That's the way my Victory Vision is. The most comfortable bike I have ever ridden. I can hop on it and ride From Dallas to Denver tomorrow... but still LOVE my 2014 Vmax above all. It's ludicrous, crazy fast, gets horrible gas mileage, and even after 5 years, sometimes scares me just enough to...
  20. txfatboy

    Installing grips

    I have had similar issues. On my 2014, I installed dual density rubber grips and then put grip puppies over those. That combination almost completely stopped my hand from going numb. My right hand still goes numb but takes a lot longer now. All i have to do is lock the throttle, flex my hand for...
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