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    whats everyone riding this year for tires?

    Just got the Metzeler 880's a couple weeks ago. 110/90-18 front & 170/80-15 rear. (the larger one) I dumped the stock Dunlops even though there was plenty of miles left on 'em. Already have ~400 miles. All I can say is... WOW!!! what a positive difference in handling. Much smoother &...
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    How do I get this off

    I second this. I recently bought an '06 & wanted to remove that annoying sticker. (It's not even near the gas inlet) I heated (hairdryer) & goo-gone'd it & it came off easily, but... there is definitely a rectangular "ridge"left in the clearcoat. It is somewhat visible but is much better than...
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    So we've been getting robbed every friday...

    Find the scrapyard!!! I thought scrapyards had a legal duty to alert authorities when something so obvious is being scrapped. At least here in CA you have to wait several days for your $$ when scrapping value is over $100 or so. I'll bet the scrapyard they used was "in on the deal too"...
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    Metzeler 880's tech question

    Just a follow-up to my thread here. "BABY GOT NEW BOOTIES" Got the new metzeler 880's the other day. Ordered them locally instead of on-line. Price was close. Difference about $30 more, $375 installed OTD. (figure it's worth the extra few $$ as I've got a "live person" standing behind the...
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    What year Venture Differential?

    Will the Venture ratio change the powerband of the bike? Would you get quicker acceleration or slower? (my thought is slightly less "oomph" thru the gears)
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    Workshop manuals?

    Try this: http://vmaxoutlaw.com/tech/VMX12-Service-Manual.pdf takes a few mins to download. Let it load fully before scrolling, then you can save it for future reference. Most everything is identical thru the years. Mark
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    WOW what a deal!

    Will those allow me to bolt on leather parade tassels that I've always dreamed about?:biglaugh:
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    Paying it forward. A positive L.E. experience

    Passing this on as a reminder to all of us to ride safely out there this summer. I purchased my low mile '06 Max from a Yammy dealer beginning of this year. Tags expired in 2009... but the dealer provided temp reg. showing all transfers etc. I just didn't have the current 2011 sticker or...
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    Metzeler 880's tech question

    Thanks very much COPRUNNER. Got your PM and replied. Don't know if you got it. Gonna go with the 170/80. Earlier, just wasn't sure if the 150/90 or the 170/80 was the better set-up. My speedo is fairly accurate at 60~70mph, so based on your math, 70mph may become 71~72mph. No worries...
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    Metzeler 880's tech question

    Hi all... Owned an '06 Max for a several months now & want to upgrade tires. Front tire is stock, and has mild wobble at very low(10-30mph) or very high speeds. (120+) No wobble at operating speeds. With your hand you can feel "crowning" on the center 3" patch of the tire. Tire likes to...
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    Recommended Windshield

    I too just bought the Givi A-123 and it helps block the air at chest level as Beekeeper said. I did a 1000 mi ride from So Cal to NV and back last weekend and the Givi performed flawlessly. The wind going to NV thru Death Valley was excruciating! My buddies with the larger shields (on other...
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    harlan shift light

    WOW! That's a bummer about the length of wire he includes. I just measured mine and it too won't reach the tach properly without splicing in 2-3 more inches. Poor design. It should've been an 18" lead not 12" I even told him it was for a V-max application. (probably about 10 cents worth of...
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    harlan shift light

    Thanks Alan97 & 2Fear for the info. I too am "getting around" to installing the Harlan light. I'll plan on the 2 cyl. setting as I would've fallen victim also since we're all so proud of our "4" cyls. Question... Was the 1 foot wire loom long enough to reach tach without modifying? Thanks
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