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That looks brand new off the showroom floor!

1997 Vmax - I installed a headlight cut off switch some years ago. Started the bike and switched on the headlight, but no low or high beam. Pulled the bulb and checked the fuse, both were good. Checked my installed cut off switch for continuity (it's in the headlight ground wire) and it was...

My bet is it's your pilot jets inside the carb jet block. Try the Shotgun again with just compressed air, no carb cleaner, but this time REMOVE each pilot air jet #1 (PAJ1 is #2 in the diagram below) to get maximum compressed air flow to the pilot fuel jet. (When I say compressed air, I'm...

They seem to be discontinued, but try this: https://www.arhcustom.com/product/progressive-suspension-replacement-bushing-for-412-shocks-on-1952-2022-sportster-fxr-touring-5025-10 You could also email [email protected] and let them know what part number shocks. They'll let...

That's the Berryman B-12 Chemtool that I used and mentioned in my original post.

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That is a sexy rear end on the max and cool inverted fork setup....

Yesterday I tried a modified Shotgun to see if it was possible to clear out the pilot jets without having to pull the jet blocks.. I only used compressed air, no carb cleaner. I pulled everything out per the Shotgun procedure, plus each PAJ1. I did this to get max air flow. The diagram shows...

Think I found the fuel pump connector:

The order of assembly is spring, washer, then o-ring.

That was my question. How do I unplug the fuel pump? I don't store the bike as I'm in Southern California, but I have three other bikes (including a VMAX 1700) that I ride as well so the MiniMax gets a quarter of the use compared to past years. I've only used Berryman B-12 Chemtool...

I know I can drain the carb bowls manually. I'm looking to put in a fuel pump cut off switch or even a quarter-turn stainless shut off valve on the fuel line. Had the carbs rebuilt in April 2023 by Dannymax, new fuel filter, tank is clean, fuel bowl draining is clean, but I've had to do the...

There are a few videos on how to lift a bike. Best one I've seen is to squat down with your butt backed up to the seat, knees bent at around 90 degrees. Grab the hand grip and anywhere you can grip the rear of the bike (a handhold) and lift with your legs as you push backwards into the seat...

Thanks, I'll try the sides installed the next time I work on one of my rides.

Good suggestions. I have a moving dolly I built with 3,000 pound casters (that's how they were listed...) and will be adding sides to hold the lift frame. The casters are OK in my garage but suck over the driveway surface. I'm going swap them out for some 5" locking wheels.

Thanks FM. Much quicker and safer than the twin bar ATV/Motorcycle lift I've used for 20 years. I can drop it down onto a moving dolly under the center and re-position it easily. Also have a Drag Specialties wide scissor lift for tire changes and suspension work. I got the dolly idea here:

You have the side extensions installed. I'm debating whether to put them on for the extra work surface during bike servicing or leave them off for better access to the bike. The Vmax will be parked on my lift when not being ridden, so it won't be used as an extra workbench. At 30", it's a bit...