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I had a similar thing happen to mine a while ago. Arrived at an overlook area - and nothing. When I started checking around, I found that one of the battery cables was loose (still connected, but not torqued down). Simple check - maybe you get lucky like me... Sent from my iPhone using...

Anybody going up to Laconia? I am headed out there tomorrow with a couple of friends. We’ll stay they Sunday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is there any information on how to sign up for this program from a remote location? I would love to be on the receiving end of some “free” cash! Do you guys think signing up twice would double the payout? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I ended up with a low mileage FJR 1300 Gen I ABS. Although it is not a VBoost beast, I do really like my FJR for the following reasons: 17” radials and good suspension = great handling 100k fuel injected engine with same HP as VMax = plenty of fun factor, 3rd gear pass hits 100 Mph in a blink...

We also have a people that are not for the people. By that, I mean that the majority that elects our representatives are more concerned with their special interests rather than what is good and right for the country. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Flying tank! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The mounting diagrams that I have seen for Barkbusters show two set screws that connect the handlebar insert to an aluminum brace that holds the plastic shield in place. Removing the machine screws would allow removal but would leave a small right angle bracket as the handlebar end. The FJR...

One of the first things that I did when I bought my VMax was upgrade the ignition system to "COPS" a coil over plug. I did this after running a few tankfuls of good gas with Seafoam thru it - and still having a stumble and stall issue when sitting at a light. In my case, the ignition coils...

I bought a FJR1300 to address longer 2-up rides with my wife. My 2004 FJR1300 (Gen I) boasts the following: same HP as the VMAX at the crank same shaft drive as the VMAX 17" rims with radial tires great suspension for single/2up ABS (Gen I is unlinked) built in saddlebags (each holds a...

Sorry Missed the part about the Dynatek box. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

an Aztek kinda reminds me of the Grizwald family wagon....

Glad you and your girl are OK! Considering your location, I would recommend John at PCW racing in Schenectady, NY (Albany area). I have first hand experience with him, after having a Mercedes SUV run onto (and over) the front tire of my VMAX last summer. John did a thorough evaluation...

How about bypassing the resistors and trying without them? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you measured resistance across the resistor only, then a higher measured value would be normal, since the resistor should be wired in parallel to the COP. Typical COPs are 1.2 Ohms. Standard VMax OEM coils are 3 Ohms so 1.2 plus 5 divided by 2 equals 3. Yes folks, I am a math whiz! I have...

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Resistors were required for older CDI boxes and for aftermarket ignition boxes - don't recall the name. I'd tape the wire and give it a go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Maybe the extra wire was for a shift light? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I sold my VMax today. Took it for a last ride to deliver it to its new owner - a nice guy in Albany who last rode a Virago 13 years ago. He lives on a great rode and I am sure that he will enjoy the bike - so the good news is that it's going to a good home and will get used. I ended up...

Re: 2001 VMax for sale Albany NY $3500 to forum members SOLD Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I installed COPS with no extra wire. Made my own harness. No issues and the tach worked fine. Could just be an extra power wire since the CDI switches the grounds to fire the plugs. Here is a picture of my harness. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk