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  1. fmcandrew

    Time to say goodbye

    Well, after 7 years of ownership it is time to say goodbye to my 1995 Vmax. I reluctantly sold it yesterday, the first person to see it snatched it up at full asking price (I was kinda hoping they would try to lowball me and I could hold onto it a bit longer, but unfortunately not). I want...
  2. fmcandrew

    Dual A/F Meter - what cha runnig?

    Was thinking of adding a dual (Holeshot exhaust) wideband A/F meter kit. A see a few options...was curious what folks were using and their set-up? Thx Frank
  3. fmcandrew

    Laconia in NH

    Annual trip to Laconia, NH...this was last Thursday, weather was perfect for our 200+ mile ride. No other Vmax's...sad but true...:ummm:
  4. fmcandrew

    Carb tuning suggestions welcomed!

    Hey guys, just got my bike back on the road and it's running OK, but not great. I installed a holeshot exhaust and I have a Morley kit. With Sean's advice I hve the following settings: 160 mains Stock needle (1 very thin shim) Stock springs Air correctors Morley lid Slides are NOT drilled...
  5. fmcandrew

    Finally on the road

    Well it took a bit longer than I had planned, but its finally back on the road. Did a ton to it including: 1) PC'd all engine cases & related bolts 2) Rebuilt/PC'd calipers 3) Refurbished/PC'd holeshot exhaust 4) PC'd/install new radiator guard 5) Install Morley jet kit 6) Fix starter clutch - I...
  6. fmcandrew

    Ya just never know...

    Cracked my carbs open to install Sean's jet kit and what do I find... I'm still trying to figure how he got in there and whether it explains my #3 cylinder not firing at the end of last season....
  7. fmcandrew

    Muffler flange nut size

    Anyone know off the top of their head the size of the nut welded on the stock muffler flange? Thnx
  8. fmcandrew

    Dale Walker headers no longer available

    Just got off the phone with Dale Walker and it appears he has sold his last set of headers for the 85-07 Vmax. They are now discontinued. Figured I'd share this...
  9. fmcandrew

    Holeshot install question

    Hey guys...was installing my new to me (used) holeshot exhaust and it appears that the stock header flange bolts might be too short. I say might because when I look at the pics on the Holeshot Performance site it appears that the stock bolts are used and that the flanges don't even come close...
  10. fmcandrew

    Exhaust expander tool

    Hey guys...does anyone have an exhaust expander or similr tapered cone thing? Bought a set of used pipes and the clamps kinda crushed/mis-shaped the pipes. Gonna be a PITA to put back together without it. Any help/suggestions greatly appreciated
  11. fmcandrew

    #4 cylinder no spark - Help!

    Electrical gurus... My '95 Max has just decided to stop firing on #4. Other 3 fire fine, but #4 not getting spark. Tried new plugs - nothing...Plug is wet with gas, but not fouled...I have COPS so I switched the harness & COP from a running cylinder to #4 - still no fire. Believe it has good...
  12. fmcandrew

    Just rebuilt carbs - need assistance

    OK carb experts - just rebuilt all cabs & reinstalled. I didn't eyeball a synch or anything, just put it back together. It runs, but a bit on the rough side with a bit of coughing & some fluctuating idle. Question - is that kinda normal before synch'g & fine tuning or should I be looking for an...
  13. fmcandrew

    Post 1993 fork disassembly tips

    Quick tips for disassmbling post 1993 forks (just did it because I want to PC my lower tubes & seals are leaking) Leave the springs in under pressure...every shop I talked to does it this way Get an impact gun (air or electric)...I used a cheap Sears electric impact gun and it worked well Use a...
  14. fmcandrew

    Anyone have stock carb needle pic or description???

    Pulled my needle jet as I'm running lean, the nylon stoper has 2 washers between it and the c-clip, needle is stock 5ez43. Cant find pic or description, service manual pic blows!! One washer is same diameter as nylon stoper, other one is tiny.:ummm::ummm: Thanks guys, Frank
  15. fmcandrew

    Bike will not start with Choke on, will with Choke off

    Fella's...read all the choke related threads but didn't find anything that addressed my new issue. My bike will fire up and run fine (need a little throttle help to warm it up) without the choke. If I use the choke, it will not start. Now...I think this choke issue happened immediately after I...
  16. fmcandrew

    Does anyone have a sound clip of the inner baffle drilled on the stock exhaust?

    Once I get over 50mph I can't hear anything but the wind...want to louden it up a bit, but not too much and for very little coin... Your thoughts are appreciated...
  17. fmcandrew

    I think Sean Morley saved my life today

    Need to give a shout-out to Sean...I was looking to do a break upgrade couple months ago via the forum and Sean chimned in with a suggestion of YZF 6 pots. He said he had a good used set and that they would work "very well" with the rest of my stock braking system. At the time I thought they...
  18. fmcandrew

    Help form the Clutch Experts

    Last week I installed a Barnett pressure plate and new fibers. Took for a test drive and all seemed fine except that engagement was closer off the bars then I recalled with the diaphragm spring. This morning warmed her up good, shifted into first no problem, but engagement was 1/2 inch off the...
  19. fmcandrew

    Barnett Question

    Fellow Barnett spring pressure plate users, I installed the pressure plate, replaced the fibers and left the 1/2 disk in the rear. Took for a drive an all is good. One thing I did notice was that the clutch engages about 1/2 thru the lever travel...is this normal or am I in for another...
  20. fmcandrew

    Busa calipers on late model vmax

    Gents, Can 6 pot Busa calipers mount up to a 95 vmax? I know Sean makes an adapter for the early models, but what about the late models? Thanks Frank
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