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  1. mavgrab302

    Best Sounding Exhaust

    Appreciate it, the video IS actually pretty spot on as far as the tone etc. it was 14” Marks cans, that i cut dn to 7”, and covered most the resonator (pipe w holes)..
  2. mavgrab302

    Best Sounding Exhaust

    It was marks exhaust with most the reso pipe covered. It sounds pretty close to the video just saying. It was loud which aint for everyone.
  3. mavgrab302

    a general question

    I tell you though it sure makes me hate honda. I never felt defeated before this damn thing. These bikes had huge issues back in 04-05 with cranks failing..Anyways while it is much quieter the knock has returned after a night of riding. So going to strip it all down for the third time. Just so...
  4. mavgrab302

    Gen 1 in 2020

    In order : Vmax, Diavel and SuperDuke..no exceptions..Although I'd add in the rocket r too but havent actually rode one YET... I have had 2 1st gen vmaxs and one 2012 so far. biggest issue was starter clutch and dialing in carbs, last one I had had 53k miles and never smoked or gave me an issue...
  5. mavgrab302

    Tuning PCV + Autotune

    if I recall Tim builds in a little richer a/f just to be safe so the piggyback commander is not entirely necessary in my opinion. Do you agree with that? I thought about an autotune but asked him about it and since it runs flawless just havent dug into it deeper..
  6. mavgrab302

    Looking to buy 2005 Red VMAX Anniversary edition

    there are three in Houston atm 4300-6000..
  7. mavgrab302

    a general question

    No the crank bearings thrust washers rod journals wrist pin everything was within spec or new. I actually found out what it was yesterday by a process of elimination manually running the motor with the piston and cylinder off with the engine cases on and seeing if I was getting oil flow The oil...
  8. mavgrab302

    Starter kicking out

    what he said....
  9. mavgrab302

    a general question

    Not the place to really ask the question but I have more confidence ppl in here rather than a bunch of kids on an ATV forum that will tell me to check the jetting...lol Ok so I bought a 2008 trx450er that I couldnt test as I normally would being it was an apartment complex, I get home and kick...
  10. mavgrab302

    Suspension Adjustment

    Really depends on you weight. I am 5’10 185. Tons if vids out there to get the jest long as you know where all the adjustments are.
  11. mavgrab302

    Otec clear covers

    Anyone order from raats v-max.nl recently? They are substantially cheaper and I just cant pull the trigger knowIng prices are that different for the same items at other places.
  12. mavgrab302

    Otec clear covers

    Yeah it was in the fine print. Lol still high. Raats seem cheaper substantially.
  13. mavgrab302

    Sad day

    I spent over 80k back in 2011 from a sociopath that hid my child for ten years. So I hear ya. I sold my 01 to help pay on a signature loan i had to take out. Just now able to build my credit to where it was before. Sorry to hear. Biased courts have ruined more than just fathers but an entire...
  14. mavgrab302

    Otec clear covers

    Has anyone ordered from raats vmax / v-max.nl ? The VAT tax from exactrep is outrageous. 500$ in just the tax.
  15. mavgrab302

    Marks exhaust mods?

    Chop them down and cover half of the resonator tube.
  16. mavgrab302

    Otec clear covers

    V-maxMaerz.de has several rear ends but personally happy with length and tire size
  17. mavgrab302

    Otec clear covers

    You mean the ones painted I assume, they have black and bi-color. Are all the 2nd gen vmax engines that flaky matte black?
  18. mavgrab302

    Sound from engine (video)

    Not sure i hear anything on the video. Maybe get a stethoscope to nail it down. Vid just not good for hearing noises sometimes.
  19. mavgrab302

    Otec clear covers

    Hey guys about to buy the otec set of clear covers from exactrep but had a a few questions. Looking at the all alum, or the bi color to be honest. does the black/bi color match the gun metal paint used on the bike? And two the all aluminum, any one clear coat these being aluminum absorbs a bit...
  20. mavgrab302

    Time for the shinko

    So ordering my trex stand today and bought spools the ither day cause a tire change is coming up real soon. These spools are held in by a 6mm bolt. I am sure it is fine but that still blows my mind. Has anyone had these break off?
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