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Unfortunately I have to sell my Vmax due to recent events in my life (divorce). I have enjoyed this forum a lot and have enjoyed my Vmax even more. I have found the people on this forum to be stand up people and I appreciate the help every one has given me over the years. I want to give a big...

OK I'll PM you tomorrow and let you know for sure if I can go.

Todd, When are you thinking of leaving? I'm in Troy, but not 100% sure I can make it. Doug

Has anyone ever seen the band Creadence Clearwater Revisited play? They have a couple of original CCR band members. I saw Journey without Steve Perry and it just wasn't as good. Any comments?

I repalced my front brake master cyclinder and in the process broke my mirror off:( I ordered these black Kuryakyn Scythe Mirrors from Motorcycle Superstore that should look awesome. I also rebuilt the rear master cyclinder and put on black SS brake lines all the way around. I initially put on...

@Brian, Let me know what numbers you get. I read on an R1 forum that someone had a stopping distance of 20 ft from 25-0 MPH. I was trying to figure out what improvement would make me feel as though I got my bang for the buck, but most reviews only post the 60 - 0 MPH performance. Motorcycle...

I'm running stock Dunlops. I'm planning to get the Shinkos maybe next year as my Dunlops are only 2 years old. Seems like the consensus on the forum is that they are stickier than the Metzelers.

I got these 6 piston front calipers that I'm planning to put on my bike and thought I would do a comparison test. So Sat evening I go out to the local HS parking lot to do some braking measurements with the stock set up. I did 10 runs at 35 mph in 2nd gear on dry asphalt. Shortest stopping...

The R1 review kind of sounds like my 94 Vmax! Hard starting when hot, grabby clutch (5% travel at start of pull) and missed gears - hard shifts that somehow find neutral going 1st to 2nd.

I like the engine, it's like music to my ears!

Cool band, I can't believe all the venues they play here in MI. I hope I can catch them in Detroit or Clarkston this year.

Thanks for all the great info, I think I'm going to stop by some of the local motorcycle shops to see some of the boots first hand.

I have a pair of Sketchers leather boots that I wear when riding and I'm thinking of getting motorcycle boots. I was thinking of getting the Alpinestars MSX-5 since it seems to have a lot of protection. But I'm wondering if it's really any more effective than a good sturdy pair of steel toe work...

Those adventure riding trips are awesome. A couple years ago I was following a guy on the ADV forums that was chronicling his adventure trip from Seattle to Alaska. Every couple of days he would post picks and journal about the trip. Sure looks like fun.

I don't know how much of an improvement the 6 piston Sumitomo brakes will be, but I'm hoping to do some pre and post change stopping distance measurements to see what actual improvement I get. I debated doing this change since I can lock up the fronts with the stock set up which tells me there's...

Here's the working link https://www.denniskirk.com/competition-werkes/integrated-taillight-w-clear-lens-mph50092c.p216759.prd/216759.sku

Rode it into work this morning. Nice and cool should be a different story this afternoon as the high here in the Detroit area should be 90 with high humidity. I wore my Olympia Airglide pants as an over pant today so I'll see how they vent. I just got them earlier this year. I also sent a check...

Not sure what's going on with the link, but it was the larger style similar to this: http://www.xdcycle.com/discount-motorcycle-accessories/1983-2007-Yamaha-Vmax-Virago-LED-Tail-light-Clear-or-Smoke.html The CBR light seems to be the way to go. Thanks for the feedback.

Awesome thanks for the feedback guys! Ninjaneer - By the way great write up on the procedure to clean the switch out! Thanks for sharing the link.

Had a funny thing happen to me over the weekend. I was out on some erands and came out to start my bike. It started but ran like crap and both the red Fuel and Oil telltales were lit. Every time I tried to give it gas it just sputtered and wanted to stall. I shut it off and re-started, same...