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I need a the water pump cover. It seems to be in two pieces with 5 bolts. Dealer wants me to order the whole water pump assembly ! Does anyone know where I can order just the cover? original black or brushed alloy?

Have you replaced your stock exhast with kick pipes? my bike's stock end piece of left exhaust is scratched a bit deep. I want to replace it. I'm looking for pipe(s) with no rust on the chrome. I'm not sure but it seems I have to replace the both sides since its one piece. Somebody correct me...

I just found this: http://www.usmotorcycletires.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_13_179&products_id=1435 is it possible to use that on vmax? haven't found anything for rear.

Ok ok I know its not an excellent idea. Im going to Newfoundland from Toronto. I will have to pass about 1200km of well maintained gravel/dirt roads. I recently installed Metzeler ME880 rear and Lasertec front. I'm looking for the best tire that I can have on those dirt roads. I have...

I'm going to ride to Newfoundland, see Gros Morne,... has anyone here done that? any advice?

yes, its fine. Is it normal to have your front tire wobble 3 to 4 mm?

I ordered a pair of Metzeler from Royal. Front LaserTech(Brazilian), read ME880(German). If I knew LaserTec was not made in Germany I would have not ordered it. Installed both tired ,they balanced all right. BUT, the front seems to wobble a bit! I can see it when I stand up while riding...

I am looking for a store in Toronto area (or online Canadian store?) to buy tires at a good price! Buying online from US stores seems not worth it since I will end up paying brokerage fee and GST, PST. Any recommendation?

check this out: http://vmax.lvlhead.com/tips/metzeler.htm

Thx guys, I heard good thing about Lasertec in front (specially for wet roads). I am going to go ahead and order it with a ME880 rear. BTW, I found this guy Peter from http://www.gpmotousa.com who is giving me a good deal. Motorcycle-superstore.com is missing Lasertec 110/90-18 in their site...

Does anyone thing its not a good idea to mix Metzeler Lasertec front with ME880 rear ?

So my verdict for front is to go for 110 for sure because 120 is meant for at least 2.5" rims and vmax's is 2.15" For rear 170/80 's minimum rim size is 3.5" (vmax rear), so it can be installed. I am curiouse to know if there is any advantage in 170/80 other than a fatter look?! any tracktion /...

I corresponded with someone outside of this forum. I want to share his input here: ------------------------------- "I did not install a 170 on the rear although this is very popular and many have done it. Some bikes require that the large flat washer be moved to the opposite side when...

v-max_man, have you noticed any difference in handling with 170/80-15?

Re: Metzeler ME 880 120/90-19 on stock So you are say 170-80-15 reduces handling comparing to stock size?

Re: Metzeler ME 880 120/90-19 on stock Yes, I just corrected it, thx. I don't want to do the "washer swap". Has anyone installed those tires?

Has anyone installed Metzeler ME880 120/90-18 HB and 170/80HB-15 on stock rims? does it fit? front: orig size: 110/90 >> 110mm x 90% = 99mm shoulder height over size: 120/90 >> 120mm x 90% = 108mm shoulder height 9mm taller which seems OK since there is room between the the stock tires and...

In the past I read number of articles on how to install radial tires on VMAX, which were involved changing the rims,... an expensive painful process. That had to be done since there were no radial tires made for the bike on stock sizes (110/90V 18" and 150/90V 15") I was just trying to order a...

I am searching to buy a V-Max, and would like to know the differences between V-Max models from year to year after 2002. Any tip to the right direction would be appreciated. Thanks