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  1. Zeus36

    Headlight not working, bulb and fuse are good - FIXED

    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...
  2. Zeus36

    Disconnect the fuel pump to run the carbs dry.

    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...
  3. Zeus36

    Gen 2 Pressurized Fork Oil?

    This is a 2012 model with 11,100 miles on the odometer. Right fork had oil running down to the wheel when I pulled off the bike cover. Wiped it down and compressed the forks several times. Fluid blew past the seal. Read the service manual for the fork disassembly and seal replacement. Did some...
  4. Zeus36

    Supreme Court ruling on firearms a victory for gun rights advocates.

    WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Constitution provides a right to carry a gun outside the home, issuing a major decision on the meaning of the Second Amendment. The 6-3 ruling was the court’s second important decision on the right to “keep and bear arms.” In a landmark...
  5. Zeus36

    Pissed and venting - Non handicapped drivers parking in Handicapped spaces. Do you call them out or walk by?

    Just dropped off the wife's car at the Jag dealership at closing time. I was on the bike, she was following. Full sized Dodge RAM is parked in the handicapped space next to three open customer parking spaces. I park next to the truck. No placard, no handicap plates on the truck. A salesman...
  6. Zeus36

    Lane filtering for motorcycles (almost splitting) is now legal in Arizona

    On March 24, 2022, Arizona governor Doug Ducey officially signed a bill into state law that legalizes lane filtering for two-wheeled motorcycles if certain conditions are met. Senate Bill 1273 previously passed through both the state House and Senate chambers with bipartisan legislative support...
  7. Zeus36

    Post your interesting GIFs

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    V-Max rider tries to avoid freeway collision ahead - taken down to the pavement......

    Not the rider's fault: Recommend watching at half speed.......
  9. Zeus36

    Alternative tail pack for Yamaha 2S3-F47G0-V0-00 Tail Pack for VMAX 1700?

    Looking for an aftermarket bag similar to the 2nd Gen tail pack. I already have the factory luggage rack, low profile passenger backrest and the factory hard bags. Any suggestions?
  10. Zeus36

    Clunking noise under engine during hard rear braking?

    Testing the bike: 2nd Gen, 1st gear, 20-30 miles per hour coming to a stop sign. When I try to lock up the rear brake, there is a clunking sound under the front of the engine. Seems to be more on the right side near the brake pedal. Like there is linkage moving. Is this the drive shaft moving...
  11. Zeus36

    Locate and adjust all six suspension components on a Yamaha VMAX 1700

    Quick video from Jeff Marcum:
  12. Zeus36

    Dave Moss Tuning and Tire Pressures

    Normally I watch Dave tuning suspensions, but here he gives some good info on custom tire pressures:
  13. Zeus36

    Full face helmet plus a N-95 mask and Nitrile gloves?

    I would think that might offer some additional protection from COVID-19. The only reason to go out now is to the grocery store.....
  14. Zeus36

    Video - How to test a motorcycle regulator

  15. Zeus36

    Video - How to test a motorcycle stator

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