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    Using canister air for Shotgun?

    Hey guys, I need to shoot the shotgun on my Max, but I don't have access to an air compressor right now. Can I use compressed canister air (like you buy for cleaning computers) or will the propellant react badly with the carb internals? Thanks in advance.
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    Trouble Re-Installing Kerker Header

    Hey guys, I took off my exhaust to have it ceramic coated. (Looks awesome!) Anyway, putting it back on, I can get the front exhaust bolted back in. The exhaust gaskets seem to actually stick out of the recess and I can't push the pipe on enough to start the nuts over the collars. :bang...
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    Extended Swingarm Issues

    Hey all, I have a 3" extended swingarm I am putting on my Max. It was under braced and welded locally. I went to assemble it the other day and the axle is binding. Apparently during the welding, the swingarm shrank about 0.35" as compared to the stock swingarm. I took it to a body shop friend...
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    Idle Mixture Screw Stuck

    Hi all, started doing the "shotgun" and got to my final carb and the idle mixture screw stuck. It will not turn and I started to bugger the head. It's not totally effed, but with the soft metal I stopped. Has anyone had this trouble before? What to do to solve it? And finally, where can I get...
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    John Furbur

    Hi all. Here is my tale. I sent my seat to John for recovering. Got it back and it looked great, but the color was wrong. Contacted John and he called me back the next day. After discussing it, I sent the seat directly to his seat guy in Pennsylvania. That was about 6 weeks ago. I have called...
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    Rear Wheel Dimension

    Hi all...does any have the drive side of the rear wheel drawn out? I need the measurements for the cush drive holes and the interior dimensions for the bearings. Thanks in advance.
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    21" Front Wheel

    Has anyone used or seen anyone use a 21" front wheel? Pros and cons? Thanks.
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    Stock Rear Wheel Measurement Needed

    Hi all, I need a measurement from the stock rear wheel, and would prefer not to have to take mine off to get it. If anyone has one laying around, and can get me the measurement, I would be appreciative. I need the measurement from the rim lip to the differential side upper most lip, as if...
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    17" Front 18" Rear

    Is anyone running 17" and 18" mixed? I am putting an R1 front end, and found a matching 18" rear that I can do a hub like Jedi. Thanks in advance.
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    Tire Sizes for 18" Wheel

    I need to know the max size tire I can mount on my 18" rear wheel. The swingarm is extended 3" and notched. Thanks in advance.
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    OEM Wheel Compatability

    Does anyone know if a front wheel from a 1982 Seca XJ 550 has the same rotor bolt pattern as the Max? If not, any idea how I could check, short of physical inspection? Thanks in advance.
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    Tire Size Question for 18" Wheel

    Would a 140 width be too much for a front tire on an 18" wheel? Thanks in advance.
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    New front end reassembly help

    Hi all, I need some help. I disassmled my stock 1989 front end to do an R1 conversion. However, due to circumstances, this is being put off. I reassembled the front end and have two large, rubber washers left over. I have no idea where they go, and haven't found any diagrams or photos to help...
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    Lateral movement of Shaft inside Swingarm

    As the title says, I would like to know if anyone knows how much Lateral movement of Shaft inside Swingarm there is? I am knotching my swingarm and don't want to have the shaft banging around inside. :bang head: Thanks.
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    Knotched and Braced Swingarms

    Hi all...I am in the process of adapting a 2000 R6 rear wheel to my Max. I think I am going to have to knotch my swingarm to lessen the off set. My question is this: Is bracing a knotched swingarm neccessary or it done for astetics? :ummm: Thanks in advance....
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    Need Help with R1 Front End

    I am in the process of adding 2000 R1 forks to my mAX. I'd like to know which springs I will need to re-spring the front end for the added weight. Thanks in advance.
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