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I just bought a 2014 gen 2 all stock. It is heavy but it is very smooth. Some questions. Oil, is there anything wrong with using the recommended Yamalube? Benefits of other suggested oils? I have an ME880 on the front that will be needing replacement in the not to near future. I will not be...

Looking for a 2000 carbon tank cover.

I have a 2000 with carbon covers. The tank looks bad. Anyone ever get a hydro dip or wrap done? If I have to replace it is the 2000 carbon unique to that year?

If you are going to buy a bike that the bank or credit union still has the title what do you do?

Has anyone had any issues registering their bike after removing the cat and installing an exhaust? I have never owned a newer bike that has these. Just wondering before I buy one with them removed. I just know here in MD they do the computer emissions check on cars.

How much difference do 17" wheels and tires make to handling? What about USD forks wheel and brakes from a 95 GSXR1100? Is that a good choice? I am a heavier rider. Do the forks need to have heavier springs? Is this difficult to do on USD forks? I have done racetech springs and emulators on...

Is it possible to run a low pressure inline pump? 2 to 3 lbs psi. It runs continuously not cutting off like the stock one. Anyone tried this?

Has anyone heard if they will bring out a new vmax?

I am wanting to buy an ultrasonic parts cleaner for carbs. What specifications should I be looking for in a good cleaner? Any suggestions for one? I will be using it for car carb cleaning as well. I have a set of FCRs on my 1500 tourmaster that has clogged squirters that I need to clear.

I am thinking about buying a gen 2. What is the difference in the Yamaha competition ECU and a flashed ECU? When buying a used gen 2 are there any areas I should focus on? Does the Gen 2 require premium at the pump? Does anyone in the Pasadena MD area have a gen 2? Thanks

I just retired last week and ready to get my 1500 tourmaster out. Had stabil in the fuel but maybe too much. Carbs are gummed up. I have cleaned everything but cannot get the passage clear from the carb body, above the float bowls, to the brass squirter in the carb throat. Have used compressed...

The brushed finish on my gloss black valve covers has had the clear lift and it looks like powder under it. If I take the lifted clear up what would I use to get the brushed finish again and what would I recoat it with? Thanks

I am thinking of buying a gen 2. I have never even sat on one. I was wondering if there was someone in the Baltimore MD area that has one? I have checked and the dealers have none near me. I would love to take for a spin if you trust me. I would let you ride my 1500 tourmaster vmax . Just hard...

Are there any new carb sync tools available on the market or are there pretty much the Morgan, the motion pro or gauges? Also if I decide to construct one what is the size of restriction I should use? Anyone selling the old mercury style carb styx. Thanks Jim

I have lost my only key for my 1997 vmax. I have heard there is a code possibly on the ignition switch that you can use to order a replacement key? If so can you tell me where it is located? Yes I know I should have had a spare made. Procrastination. Thank you Jim

Hi. It has been quite some time since I have been here. I am thinking of selling my 1997 VMAX. It is a 1500cc tourmaster with flatslides. I think it was dynod at 170 some HP. It is fast and clean. Just wondering what kind of price I should look to ask for it.

I have a 4 into 1 Hindle. The front two pipes even though they looked like originaly coted are starting to corrode, Also some back near the aluminum muffler. Can these be recoated?

I have a venture r1 regulator. I use the PC680 battery. I ride arround on a base and do alot of short rides like a pit bike. I have a switch to turn off my headlight to save on charging due to the many short runs. When the light is off I charge at 14.9 volts. Is this to much for the battery? I...

I set up the dry float levels but many times when I try to check them I get very low readings and have to lower the fuel drain line let some fuel run out and then get a different reading. Not sure why this is. While cleaning a set of old carbs I had an idea. Not sure if it will work but when...

I know US models use 37.5 idle jets. Some carbs have 42.5's. I think these use 100 air jets vs 90's also. Why is this? Does this slightly recurve the idle transfer to secondary or does it end up equaling the same curve thru different jets? I know when tuning holly type carbs if you are so far...