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  1. J

    Trip meter broke, any suggestions?

    Filled up with gas and went to reset my gas gauge and the knob to reset it spun freely...the gear inside must be broken. Anyone else ever come across this? Not sure if I need a whole new speedo or what. Strange as the bike only has 12K on it. If I push on the knob I am able to get the numbers...
  2. J

    Best bang for my buck...

    Agreed. I like the look of HID's, but in all honesty the days are fairly long here in the summer, and I dont ride at night all that often...there are other mods that take priority :-) I am taking my seat off this week and shipping it to Sean...Cant wait to try the new seat & bars out :eusa_dance:
  3. J

    Best bang for my buck...

    I think Sean Morley has me on the hook for a seat. Seeing as I try to get a fair bit of time in the saddle - a seat would probably help the comfort situation a fair bit. Then my spring time mods can be motor mounts and handlebars :-)
  4. J

    Best bang for my buck...

    Is there a specific kit for an HID upgrade? I know you can piece one together but I have never seen anything more than that. I dont ride too much at night, but something brighter than our dull almost dead flashlight look would be nice :biglaugh:
  5. J

    Best bang for my buck...

    Really...hadnt even thought of motor mounts...thanks for the suggestion!
  6. J

    Best bang for my buck...

    Hi Guys I am part of a gift exchange for xmas, and looking to get something for the max in the $100-$150 range. Here is what I am trying to decide on... New bars and grips (Sean's & Kuryakyn?) or Steal braided brake lines or Fork brace Any other suggestions? My bike is pretty much stock (03)...
  7. J

    V-Max overheating?

    How about the Napa thermostat replacement? I have not done this myself, but if you do some searches many have had good luck keeping temps in the check. Can anyone else chime in on this?
  8. J

    Couple pics

    Ya there is awesome riding West of Calgary and into BC. Here are a couple more shots, this is when we were on the ferry...notice we are strategically located at the front of the boat for when we get to the other side :punk: . Had the whole road to ourselves for about 35 min where we stopped...
  9. J

    Couple pics

    Yup pretty much stock. Sissybar and then seat to follow. I definitely get sore - but I think Yamaha knew they were making a crap seat so to solve the problem gave the max the smallest fuel tank ever to ensure you get lots of breaks! We did stop lots for gas, usually just to be on the safe...
  10. J

    Couple pics

    The old man and I did a big ride through BC into the US, over to Montana/whitefish and did the road to the sun, back up into Alberta. Awesome ride, here are a couple pics along the way. Total ride was 1600km (1000mi) (max performed well - begging for a new seat though :biglaugh:)
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    What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

    Big ride this weekend, put a little over 1600km (1000mi) on the clock. Starting from here in Calgary rode into BC, down to Creston (WICKED ride, apparently the best one in BC and I will attest to that) then came down into the US and over to Whitefish Montana. Did the road to the sun (awesome...
  12. J

    Triumph Rocket?

    Nice bike...here is a vid on how they are made....good for a chuckle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKEuzxC4eGc
  13. J

    Vmax as a first bike...

    I think you would be just fine. Be careful and enjoy yourself, the handling of the Vmax can be "interesting" when you least expect it, but it is a fantastic bike. Good luck, ride safe.
  14. J

    Canadian V-Maxers?

    Thanks Keith, lets hope for good weather!
  15. J

    looking for th thread that shows detailed stock exhaust mod

    http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=3648 Do a search, there are a couple threads. There is a video on here as well as youtube to give you an idea of the sound - he has the baffle out and end cap drilled. I took the end caps off (and left them off) using 1/4in bit drilling out the...
  16. J

    Want some shine?

    Do you just get this stuff at the dealer? What is it called? Thanks, I will check it out... I dont know if putting Honda $hit on your bike is any better than HD, they are both slow :biglaugh:
  17. J

    Want some shine?

    My bike is an 03, it is kind of a satin black. As far as I can remember they are all the same. This stuff just made it blacker and brought some shine back. Looks like new IMO.
  18. J

    Want some shine?

    I came across some awesome polish in an aerosol can, apparetly guys use it on their HD's, called Pig Spit. Not sure if anyone here has tried it, but it did a fantastic job on my engine. It really makes the black look black again. I got my can off ebay, but they have a website too....pigspit.com...
  19. J

    Disc Brake question (car)

    Well took care of business first, got some things done on the bike and went for a great ride yesterday - to hell with the car till Sunday. I decided to take both rear rotors in to be turned. When I got to the part store the guy said there was not enough clearance to be turned, and I needed...
  20. J

    Disc Brake question (car)

    I think you guys are onto something with it being the caliper, not the rotor (causing the noise) I dont think I will be able to get the rotor machined on the car, but I can def get it done at a shop (as long as there is adequate clearance). I dont the the brake lubricant will fix it, or not...
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