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  1. Taavinen

    Moving on

    Just wanted to send out a big thanks to all those who gave me a hand with the ongoing problems i had with my '92 Max. It seemed to be a bike that had unfortunately sat for too long without use :bang head: Due to the ongoing problems i took it back to the bike shop i bought it from and...
  2. Taavinen

    ? Valve guide stem seal issue?

    Hey all. I have started to an odd puff of oil smoke on start up So i am assuming that my valve guide stem seals might be leaking. - though it was a bit odd, two cylinders appeared to have oil fouled plugs, then i took it for a 20 mile ride and checked after and no wet oil look on any plugs -...
  3. Taavinen

    Odd engine rythm when not on the gas

    Ok, sort of hard to explain, but basically when i am rolling along any speed (eg 35mph for example), i am holding the throttle slightly open to maintain speed. Instead of giving an even Purrrrrrrrrrr sound, it almost sounds like it is missing, but you can give it boot and it does not miss at...
  4. Taavinen

    Fork swap: 98 model to 92 Vmax

    As the title suggests, i am looking to swap my 92 forks over for a 98 vmax set up. A friend of mine is about to put a R1 set up on his max. Is this a direct swap? Anything i need to know? I see a lot of talk about progressive springs. The fork seals are on their way out so was going to get the...
  5. Taavinen

    Anyone know these forks?

    This max was at my local mechanic today. Anyone know what type of forks these are? Sort of look like something usually on an XV650. Definitely like the look of them to go with the classic cruiser look
  6. Taavinen

    Problems with my new Max

    Hey Guys. Picked up my 1992 full power import a ocuple of weeks ago. It is now back at the workshop for a 4th time! First, it was idling low and started popping in the left muffler prior to stalling at the lights (engine was fully warmed up). I took it to my mechanic who sync'd the carbs and...
  7. Taavinen

    New Max owner. Is my clutch slipping?

    Hey Guys, please bear with me, i am a very new Max owner. I picked up a 1992 full power max in ABSOLUTELY mint condition with only 13700km on the clock. I have been giving her a bit but never taking it over 8500rpm. Here is the thing, when i rev it up to open the Vboost, sometimes it all of a...
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