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  1. riderboy1961

    Hyabusa Front Fender on a 2nd Gen Vmax

    I found this picture some time back of this Vmax with a Hyabusa Front Fender (see attachment). I cant find what site I found this picture on. Has anyone else here tried this fender on the 2nd gen? I really like how the fender looks on the Vmax.
  2. riderboy1961

    Gen 2 Engine turned off on its own - just once

    2017 Vmax 1700 - After I changed the engine oil on my Gen 2 for its 600 mile break in engine oil change, started the bike up, the engine was idling for close to a minute, I lifted it up of its side stand while it was still running, started to roll it backwards and the engine turned off. I am...
  3. riderboy1961

    First 600 miles - Shaft Drive Oil Change

    Thought I would put this on here just for the heck of it, nothing else much to do lately. The Shaft Drive drain plug Magnet had about the normal amount of metal shavings attached to it for 600 mile break in period. I put in the recommended .32 US Qt. which equals: 303 ml. - (barely a 3rd of a...
  4. riderboy1961

    600 mile Eng. Oil Change - Any suggestions besides Yamalube?

    I will have 600 miles on this Gen 2 after I ride this Sunday. I have the owners Manual which states to use Yamalube brand Engine Oil and the Yamaha Geniune Shaft Drive Gear Oil. Questions: 1) Yamalube Engine Oil... is this Dino Oil or some type of Synthetic? (the owners manual states to change...
  5. riderboy1961

    California Model Vmax 1700

    Out of boredom (Stay at home, stay safe) I thought I would throw this out here as I am curious to know... When I purchased my Brand New Vmax 1700 January of 2020, I asked the Sales Manager if mine was a California Model with the CA Smog Required Equip. on it. He checked and got back to me...
  6. riderboy1961

    Throttle Free Play "Adjustment"

    I haven't tried to adjust the free play in my throttle yet. I tried to get the Directions out of the supplied Owners Manual but, it states to take it to the Dealership to get the Throttle Free Play adjusted. I have No intentions of doing that. I believe we have the Fly by Wire throttle system...
  7. riderboy1961

    Installing a: Battery Charger Ring Terminal Harness "Quick Disconnect"

    Good Afternoon; back on Sunday 01/26 I installed a Battery Charger Ring Terminal Harness "Quick Disconnect". I took some pictures that I am attaching. I ran mine out the right side, directly to the right of the battery, under the Frame and zip tied it to the rear Valve Cove Hose. I was...
  8. riderboy1961

    ABS light On Steady while riding

    I went on my first ride with this new Vmax today. I discovered that the bike has an "ABS Light On Steady" issue and that it is Not working properly per my owners manual. 1) start the bike, the abs light is Off, at 15 mph the abs light comes on and stays on steady the rest of the ride. 2 )start...
  9. riderboy1961

    2017 VMax - RT side Cylinder weep holes weeping something (w/ pic)

    Good Afternoon; My 2017 VMax was Delivered to me at home this morning. After the driver left, I noticed White Weeping trails from both the Rt side Cylinder weep holes. (The white stuff was Dry and kind of powdery'ish) I assume this bike is some kind of a Left Over, I didn't ask how or why they...
  10. riderboy1961

    2nd Gen Vmax - VIN Breakdown - CA Model?

    Good Morning; New Member - (was a member at Star Max for some years) I am looking to buy a 2017 Vmax. By using the VIN on his bike... How can I find if this bike is a "California Model" or Not? Thank You!!
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