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    Won't turn off

    Just replaced the right side controls, starter switch kil switch..test rode just fine. Rode into work did quite a bit of idling bike is normal hot, went to turn it off with the key...notta. Kill switch kills it. Head light stays on no matter where the ignition key is. Made it into work...
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    R/R Mounting

    I'm mounting a Mosfet type R/R under the pillion and am looking for how other guys have done this, mainly will the R/R be ok under the pillion, as far as heat? The wiring looks pretty straight forward, though any tips there would be appreciated. See my R/R problems here...
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    New Stator 3rd R/R Still no Charge

    Well guys, I am at a loss. Last year I replaced my battery with an Odyssey. That's when the problems started. I tested and found the R/R had failed. I replaced it with a new model from Sean. He also sent a spare Stator. I replaced both and got good voltage 13.2/14.4. I replaced the stator...
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    Starter Relay

    I had the rear coils off for a while, now I can't remember which wire goes where. Does the positive lead go on the left pole or the right pole? Thanks.
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    Charging Troubleshooting

    I'm using the troubleshooting chart, in part D where you test the stator, it says to disconnect the stator from the RR to test the voltage and the resistance of the stator, I have soldered my leads between the stator RR. Do I need to disconnect those wires to get accurate resistance/voltage...
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    Stock Exhaust ?

    Does anybody recall the thread size of the bolt that goes right in front of the cross-over on the stock exhaust?
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    What is this?

    I finished with my charging issues and am left with this bolt, I had a side cover, tank cover, seat, all the stuff above the battery, both left side engine covers off. I can almost remember where it goes but not quite. It's about 1 inch long,
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    Stator

    So the bike died on me this morning after riding home from work. The battery is a new(1month) old Odyssey. I charged it while I was sleeping, fired it up and am getting no charge voltage at the battery when running, high and low RPM. I checked resistance at the stator plug, at least I think it...
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    Dropped Cylinder

    I'll throw this in here for now, I lost my right rear cylinder last week, I was riding 2 up and noticed it toward the end of the ride, it would fire at high RPM but not at idle-to 6-7k. It is getting spark looks good and shocked me good to, I threw an old known good plug and still no love...
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    Front Wheel Bearings

    Ok, I'm getting ready to replace the bearings, I'm driving the old ones out with a drift, and it seems I damaged this flange spacer that is between the bearing and the larger spacer, I have attached a pic, it's pc 3. I have a new one that I tapped over the larger spacer that sits between the...
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    Galfer Lines

    I put on some ss lines in Feb this year and it looks like I have some corrosion on the banjo at the caliper. Anybody have this problem before? I looked at Galfers site and can't find the warranty section...
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    Small Engine Repair

    So my craftsman mower won't start. It has a B&S 16hp engine. So far I have replaced the battery, starter, solenoid. The same issue remains. When trying to start , the starter engages but the engine only does a partial turn then stops, it is still trying to turn over but won't . I have...
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    Fork Assembly

    I'm finally putting the forks back together. Do I replace piece #24 with the washers Race Tech supplies or does the upper RT washer stack on top of this piece?
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    Torque Wrench

    So, what do you guys use to torque the valve cover bolts with?
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    Shims

    Well... I talked to my local dealer and they refuse to do shim swapping, but I can buy them for $5 apiece. :bang head: I need the following: 260:6 each 265: 1 each 270: 1 each 255: 2 each. If anybody wants to send these over it would be greatly appreciated. I'll send the take-outs back...
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    Tdc?

    I'm trying to get the valves adjusted. When following the manual, on #1 cylinder I have the flywheel mark ligned up, the small hole on the camshaft lined up, but the lobes are pointed down. I'm pretty sure this is wrong. :bang head:
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    Gasket

    I' doing some work and have access to the oil lines. I found the part #'s for those. What is the part number for that oblong piece in between the cylinders? Here's a pic.
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    Pulling Carbs

    Since I'm performing some winter maintenance ( http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?p=58013#post58013 ) I figure I will check the float levels. The main reason for checking the float level is I have crappy mileage, about 24-27mpg. I've re-jetted from 160 that the po had in there to 150's...
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    Winter Maintenance

    It's too cold to ride so I'm starting all the projects I've been putting off, here's the list: New fork seals, adding Racetech springs and emulators Adjusting valves and replacing the leaky valve cover gaskets Replacing the clutch slave cylinder with one from Ebay, the old one was...
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    Tonker.com

    Tonker.com is Out of Business Just made my 3rd purchase through this site. Prices are very low and if you call they usually give you an additional 5-10% off. They usually ship same day as well. They are a helmet and gear site.
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