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Hi guys, started replacing the starter clutch over the weekend... flywheel came off eventually (actually easier then anticipated, happy days). Changed starter clutch went to reassemble and then noticed I'd stuffed the first few threads of the Crankshaft internal thread so now the flywheel...

Hi all, just putting some temporary bars on and need to adjust the banjo bolt for the front brakes to free up the hose.... does anyone know if it matters if the banjo bolt is facing down (almost 90 degrees vertical? The manual shows between 5 degrees horizontal, though will it really be a...

Hi all, I know there's heaps of posts about wheels.... though just wondering if any of you have had the luxury of test riding ALL the variants of wheel sizes... 15", 17" & 18" on the gen 1? and if so, overall pros and cons. I do a bit of touring on mine currently which has stock 15", looking...

Hi guys (& girls), quick question... if I can screw one of the A/F screws all the way in with no effect to the rpms, does that mean the cylinder isn't firing? The bike seems to run fine (albeit normal erratic vmax behaviour). All other A/f screws make the revs fluctuate, except for cylinder...

Hi guys, went for a ride on the weekend and noticed on most occasions when the Vboost kicked in I was getting a free spinning in the gearbox(?) rather then getting the power to the wheel. First thought was clutch slipping though I thought I'd run it past the experts... any other possible...

Hi guys, I've been going over the Max recently, trying to get it running right... It was running great a few weeks ago after doing the shotgun, then a week later decided it didn't want to play, so checked all electric connections, coils etc and all good. I have a decent idle now BUT the revs...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone in Australia offers the COPS setup for Gen1 Vmax? My 88 max has been playing up lately... the usual kicking, bucking, surging etc.. Did the shotgun and rode it 2 weeks ago, it was running the best it ever has - so much so that at approx. 125km/h decided to...

Hi all, just would ike to pick your brains.... I'm about to tackle the steering head bearing on my 88 Vmax. I have the workshop manual and I'm curious what the torque settings in the table (shown) mean? Torque setting says - The Steering stem lower ring nut - First stage says 50nM.... then...

Hi All, I own an 88 Vmax which for the past year or so has an intermittent starting issue. I keep the battery on a trickle charger so usually have plenty of power to start. I'm pretty sure it's a faulty fuel pump. When I try and start it, it won't kick until the fuel pump starts ticking, then...

Wanting to import a vmax from US to Australia. The reason is simple, the custom bikes over there are the best I've seen... compared to over here in Australia, the modified vmaxs are few and far between. I've started modifying my 88 though due to having to import most items from around the...

Hi, I've noticed a few comments regarding the tripmeter falling off and now have the same issue. Does anyone have any advice on replacing a tripmeter knob/button... or does anyone have one lying around collecting dust? I'll give it a great new home!! Any help would be appreciated ... I'm...

Has anyone purchased these wheels from cycle One-off, and if so what's your opinion (link below)? Apparently they can be used with the stock vmax swingarm and will fit up to 190 tyre which sounds a lot cheaper then buying the braced and notched swingarm, then going out and buying a wheel...

I want to upgrade my front brakes to 4 piston calipers or even the R1 with the 93> rotors though I've just bought brand new master cylinders. Will the existing 1988 master cylinder be OK to use with the 4 pot calipers, or the R1 calipers or would I have to change the master cylinder too??

This may sound like a really stupid question, but hey I'm a novice, so I'll ask anyway... What's the difference between standard brake discs and the wavey discs available? I'm guessing they would grab harder, though thought I'd ask people that actually know.

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has fitted a 3inch extended swingarm (or similar) and what are the pros and cons? Are there any benefits? Just curious as I've noticed a lot of other stretched bikes in mags etc and thought there may have been advantages... :ummm: What are the disadvantages?

Hi, I'm looking for some new bars for my old max which I'm slowly doing up... Currently the bars are great (i.e. height/width) though they don't look any good and I'm currently using what I think are motorcross bars (or similar). They measure 800mm across (i.e. 32inches). Does anyone know of...

I know bleeding has been covered a few times and I've read all I can find... I have just replaced both master cylinders, brake & clutch with OEM's and replaced the lines with braided lines. Initially I couldn't get pressure in either lever. I eventually got the clutch working after starting...