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looks like i need to swap my steering stem bearings, i know they needed to replaced but have been looking for a 93+ fork set to replace with. have ordered the bearing should have in by this weekend. The bearing is currently not smooth and you can feel the wear notches in the races. i think...

Anyone use Tapatalk for this forum and having issues with their login working? Can see my last couple post here and Tapatalk login I use gives an error even after resetting it.

Been checking the rear suspension, look like I have an oil seal leak on one. Going to swap the left for the right and see if I notice a difference. Another question, if I am going to replace these will the shocks from the 2000-2007 years models fit? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, already went through and reset the front forks. And I know the bearings are good. Have checked the brakes and no issues there and yes I don’t see how they would pull a bike. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks will look into that, when I re-assembled the bike I just installed per the manual Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The brakes are not dragging. Will check the swing arm pivot points. I tried a lean while coasting to counter the pull and I have to be a good bit off center to even it out. If the rear tire was to be out of alignment there isn’t any adjustments that can be made right? Only way I could figure...

I’ll check the calipers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Brand new tires and it did it before I replaced them. Just use to how balanced a sport bike is with no hands....tracks straight and you can veer left or right by slight weight shifting. Is this just how a vmax is because of the weight and the stock suspension set up? Once I am up past 60mph it...

Hi, my 88 vmax (all stock) pulls to the left. Noticeable when coasting with hands off but can tell the issue is always there as holding a straight line seems as it take some correction that I have never had in a motorcycle before. Going to start with looking at the suspension. Any tips or...

I am assuming I have a 2-pole starter. Is there a way to identify with out opening it? Also when buying a new one are the 4-pole starters listed as such? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Maybe some one else can chime in but mine has always sounded slow (compared to almost every other bike I have owned)when the starter is hit, but it always starts. And I did also buy another battery but it never turned over any faster. So now I have a spare battery Sent from my iPhone using...

Yes have a professional spray booth i borrow at work Mid coat and clear on and done. Got one small run but it can be fixed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ground coat on Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No it was out of my limited price range for now. Swapped with a newer used tranny that was babied. Would have preferred the under cut and different ratio but money had to go another direction durning this time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Finally got it to the point of testing it. Just finished rebuilding the carbs, and synced them up. Did a pretty good bench sync with feeler gauge. Not too much adjustment need with the carbtune . 2 things... 2nd gear work great now not slipping out. And the clutch sure works better when...

I agree, if you don’t know how ...learn it. Try and learn from your mistakes. Been painting vehicles here and there since I was 18. Now I certainly didn’t have the access to the equipment I do now. But the knowledge, using real automotive paint and the proper prep work will make a good end...

Ok, now on to painting the tins! Prepped and just primed. Going with a tri-coat finish, got a kit for the Mazda soul red (v41 I believe) Pretty close to the original 88 candy red, but a little deeper and richer red. Can’t wait to start throwing the color down. It is a metallic red, followed by...

Rebuilding my carbs now and looks like at least 1 of the air-cut off diaphragms has a small hole and they are stiff. Can anyone recommend a supplier other than the $46 each for OEM? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got it, just forced it a bit more to get past and over the swingarm boot. And I have already drilled out and tapped a 6mm bolt for the pipe cover and the heat shield....both of which broke on tear down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk