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    clutch judder ??

    quick question, I have an 06 with 7000kms on it. I'm having a problem that's really buggin me if anyone can help. when I start off in first gear, the clutch seems to engage at the end and that's fine....but what bothers me is the fact that the clutch seems to very " juddery?? " I tried some...
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    stripped threads?

    got a problem.....I decided to have a look at a friend of mine who recently purchased an 85 vmax and the possible reason why it was running so terribly...I noticed that cyclinder number 4 carb was missing an A/F screw???? Anyway he purchased another one and behold it will not catch any threads...
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    main jet? large round or small round?

    quick question, I'm trying to order a set of 155's BEFORE I attempt taking them apart....I understand there are two types of Mikuni round jets....do I need " small round " or " large round " mikuni jets. P.S Do i have to remove the carbs from the bike to change from the stock 152.5 to the...
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    Air Fuel Monitor?

    anyone using an AF meter on the vmax? If so...what type are you using and how far from the exhaust port will I still get an accurate reading? I'm thinking about getting one...but wondering if I can mount it at the crossover on my HMF. P.S Dont really want to weld it just off the exhaust...
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    HMF VS Stock exhaust

    Hi guys, I have to say I'm really happy with my new HMF for the sound and fit....But i have to say the vmax just don't seem as powerful in the low,mid,top with the new HMF's . It seems like to me that while I had the stock exhaust on on roads that I could never WOT, with the new HMF I can WOT...
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    HMF / My spark plugs

    Hi folks, I just installed my new HMF on my 06 max, it has 100 % STOCK carbs, with a K & N replacement filter. It seems to run fine. However I am unsure if she is running rich or lean...it''s really hard to tell ...so I snapped a picture of one of my plugs for all the Carb Air/fuel Guru's out...
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    AF Meter...I'm confused!

    I was looking into purchasing an AF meter ( portable ), I have been looking into several kit available...However I'm a little confused about it. They all look like they have weld in 02 sensors?? Can I just place them in my exhaust pipe and measure that way? I really dont wanna be welding...
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    Just purchased an HMF ( polished )...questions for the HMF owners

    Anyone purchase this system and leave the Carb setting stock? I really don't wanna be messing with the inside of the carbs. I have a T-boost, K&N Filter, and I ride with the t-boost on 90 % of the time . My stock jet sizes are 152.5 for 2,4 and 155 for 1,3. and I'm at Sea-level...
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    HMF or Supertrapp?

    Hi guys, I'm about to order an exhaust setup for my mostly stock 06 vmax. the only thing it has in way of modifications are 1: t-boost 2: k&N filter. Here are some points to take into consideration: 1:) I would really like to leave my carbs completely stock, with the exception of maybee...
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    85 ...no start

    Hi guys/gals. My buddy owns an 85, he drove it down my house the other day, and after 5-6 hours the thing wouldn't fire up at all....tried some choke, full choke, no joke, some throttle, you name it, I tried it. I pulled the plugs, they looked a little wet...dried them off and turned the...
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    Noisey when warm!

    Hello, I have a question...Not sure if I should be worried or not...but I noticed today that when the engine is warm ( after a short ride ) I notice a noise in what appears to be the valve train. It sounds like it's coming from the front left cylinder... strange thing is that when the bike is...
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    Kerker K Slip-ons?

    I seen a set of these, do they sound better than the supertrapps? Is there a jetting change required? Can they be used with the stock headers? Any info would be appreciated, I always thought that the only system that was available from Kerker ...was a full system Thanks!!
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    Did I hurt her?

    just the other day I was trying to pass a sportbike, and in my desperation I let my tach climb to " god knows what " I wasn't looking down. Anyway the RPM is pretty damn high and I was just about to shift to 3rd and the Motor suddenly died for a split second...almost like hitting the kill...
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    saddlebags???

    Is anyone out there using a soft saddlebag ( nylon type ) that fits well on a max without having to relocate the signals? I guess the throw over would be the type I'm looking at, since it can be lodged over the passenger seat. If anyone can recommend a manufacturer with the exact part...
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    Drilled stock exhaust, k & N filter, T-boost on often??

    Hey guys, I have an 06 that's basically stock with the above changes, I'm wondering before I go an drill the caps to get at the A/F screws..Do you think I could be running a little rich with that setup?? IF so, would backing off the A/F screws lean it out throughout the throttle range or just...
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    Clutch " Engine Chug? "

    I gotta weird problem, I noticed today that when I slowly let the clutch out on my 06 ( without giving it much gas ) that the Engine almost like " Chugs and jolts forward " until fully let out. This is the first time I noticed this..and I only noticed that my friends 85 doesn't do it at...
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    how to install Progressive springs in an late model vmax ( 06 ) ??

    anyone know where there's a write up on this on how to do it correctly? or maybee give me a " walk through " on how to do this?
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    06, Knocking front fork?

    hey there all, I have an 06...and I noticed today over some heavy cracks in the road, the front forks seem to knock. To verify I sat on the bike with the front brake locked and " rocked " back and forth pushing down and pulling up on the handlebar and it is definately knocking. I usually run my...
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    Reg/Rec from 96+ fit an 85?

    I have a friend who has an 85 and he's having some starting issues, we did some research on the web and foud that a rec/reg from a 1996 and up greatly inproves the starting .....However the old one has: 3 white, 1 red. The new one has: 3 white, 1 red, and a BLACK wire. Do I just ground that...
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    1985 starting problems, and air/fuel question

    Hello all, well here it is...a friend of mine recently bought a max. He basically bought it because I brag about how great my 06 is, and that if he picked up an old one, he'd find that they are not much different. Problem: The bike cranks over really really really slow....it almost...
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