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So, as a kid in the late 80s I used to race RC with my dad. 1/10 scale 4wd off-road and 1/12 indoor carpet oval. Well. I year ago I got the idea to get back into the hobby after a 25+ year absence. I'm wondering if anyone else on the forum also likes playing with toys that aren't big enough to...

Good news : I'm back from deployment at least a week or so earlier than originally expected. The bad news is being home earlier = wife has not reactivated the Max's insurance ( and it is a most gorgeous prairie morning ) At least she fired right up after a couple hours on the Battery Tender.

I spotted one of these here on base in Guam. I think this light would look decent on Gen1 max. Opinions?

I am currently running the OEM type Bridgestone Exedras and my rear is coming near the end of its useful life. I am wanting to upgrade to Metzelers, but is too much life left in the front to justify swapping it. Conventional wisdom says not to mix and match front/rear types so do I : A) order...

I got home today and found my case guards from Kyle in the mail box. They look great, can't wait to install them!

I saw yellow Gen 1 leaving the airshow about quarter of 5 this evening (1 July ) was it anyone on the forum?

I've seen a few Maxes with car 4 or 2bbl set up on them. It is usually done on turbo or blown bikes. I am wondering I that setup has ever been done on normal aspirated bikes and if it has any benefits over a well tuned jetted set of stock carbs.

I have a general, NON Max related carb question for the experts here. Tearing down a set of Mikunis from my parts bike for the FZR project. Just wondering will PB Blaster harm anything on carbs? I have some stubborn screws on the float bowl side of this set.

Well, my wife loves her KLX for commuting and exploring ND back country, but is starting to get the itch for a bigger bike for when we on longer rides NOT 2up. She has been getting her share of seat time with the Max and is getting addicted to it. Last night she commented she loved the...

So, on day five of a TDY that can only be called an ordeal our NEW gov F250 breaks down on us for the 3rd time( exhaust faults that will not clear) Well, we are in Sturgis SD, not too bad a place to be stuck. The funny part, my hotel right next door to Sturgis Yamaha/BMW.

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/custom_batman_yamaha_royal_star/photo_01.html Interesting VMax/ RoyalStar hybrid.

I'm sure every V-max fan has read at some point that one if the main design influences of the Max was "American muscle car" and or Classic Hot Rod. I also think this beast was figured into the inspiration pool.

Should the pressure be checked with the bike on the centerstand or with the weight of the bike standing up on the wheels? I get about 5.X PSI in both forks with the centerstand supporting the bike (right around the min pressure according to the Haynes manual) and right around 10.X with the...

So, I'm due home from an overseas deployment this week and obviously excited to get the Max back on the road. However, I also have an old '92 FZR 600 streetfighter in the back of the garage waiting to be resurrected ( runs solid, needs a brake M/C and some fork seal work ) The dilemma is I...

A crisp shot of Beam in honor of the man who once got a suspension from school for riding a wheelie down the hallway on a Norton 750 Atlas. The man who inspired my love of everything on 2 wheels ( and 4 for that matter ). One year to the day since my dad passed. Rest in Peace, Pat. "Shine on you...

My unit received series of big care packages from Boeing, books,magazines, snacks, cookies etc. Not only thanking us for serving but I imagine also honoring their own heritage since our mission us keeping their 50 yr old bombers in the sky. We even got a bunch of mini flags folded by a Boy Scout...

I'm hopping on a plane tonight to do a couple of months overseas. (Thank goodness we are bringing people home from Iraq and the various 'Stans, but business as usual for our interests in Asia and the Pacific) Anyway as this relates to bikes and the forum. I opted NOT to "pickle" the bikes for...

So I went on a cross country trip without my max. Now I am in gorgeous Wisconsin fall weather with no bike. A place right up the road from my Mom, where I am staying rents H-D's. The only one the guy has in stock right now is an Ultra Classic. Rate is $100/day for Weekdays. I'm not thrilled...

If I were flying about minding my own business and got sucked up some sleeve at 70mph. I get pelted by bugs all the time. This the first time I have been stung while riding since I bought my first streetbike in '94. At least I guess it's good to know I haven't inherited my dad's allergic...