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Short vers. The springs in my OEM forks need replacing. Tried to get some progressive YSS but got sent the wrong ones (early type not for 1998). Sent 'em back & got refund. Bought some more YSS progressives, also stated for Vmax '95-02. They've turned up but are marked for suzuki gsxr 750 '88...

What happened ('98 Canadian trike). 3 1/2 wks ago was running sweet. Went for a ride. Rthnd rear mudguard bracket snaps & nearly loose the thing but get home safely. Stands 2 wks in the garage. I weld the mudguard back on taking care to disconnect the Bat earth lead as usual. Start it up but it...

So my mate has, many times, told me that stock gen 1 Vmax has a weak front wheel prone to collapsing & that it's well known in biker circles. On the other hand I've not seen one mention of this in this group or anywhere else & I've gone looking. Anyone else heard this 'myth' or know if there's...

'98 Canadian based trike. what happened: The trike builder's crappy rear indicator bracket broke on the rt side while out riding & that indicator was lost. my fix: bought some cheapie (tungsten bulb) replacements & fitted them (OEMs retained at front). result: Flasher rate increased - I...

Having changed the coolant, doing an engine flush, replacing the radiator drain valve assembly & a hose (& fixing leaky crabs) I ran the engine for a while to get everything upto temp to check for leaks etc. I noticed that occasionally the temp gauge would flutter or just drop straight to...

The rigid plastic eblow pipe connecting the thermostat housing to the water pump. I had a very small leak at the water-pump end joint. Took it off gave it a damn good clean, repainted it & fitted new O-rings. (Spigots were masked off for painting.) Has made it so much worse. New are O-rings...

Changing out the clutch cover today (orig was cracked & leaking) & noticed what looks like some drops of water in the oil drippage. There was also some white stuff (water/oil emulsion?) on the inside of the old c/cover. Didn't see anything like this when I changed the oil mid 2022. Hasn't been...

I've seen lots of pictures of Vmaxes over the last 6 months (+ a couple in the flesh) & noticed several variations of scoop but none like those on mine. I've an alleged Canadian import ('98) with plastic scoops. I'm sure there are others with these but are they specific to Canadian models...

Yes me again with my '98 bastard trike. I think I need a replacement rear master cylinder as what's on there atm is off ??? & weeping fluid (I know how it feels). My Qs are: Is the OEM unit considered good or prone to problems? Would a new 'universal' be any better? Any other aftermarket...

Looking to replace the TDM850 (?) front headers that are currently on my bastardised trike. They're held on with standard M8 hex nuts. My manual shows allen nuts (cylinders with an allen socket). I've found one video showing the rear exhaust header nuts which are these allen nuts. Just checking...

I'm about ready to hang myself over this damn trike. (1998 Canadian Vmax) My trike currently has some cobbled together yammy TDM850 cans so I bought a Marving exhaust rear end, second hand, that was supposedly for a gen 1 Vmax. Just tried a test fit & it wont. Ignoring the wrong front headers...

Hello again. So the nitty gritty: All the necessary work goes on at the in/outlet end. REMEMBER to TAKE PHOTOs as you go you may well need them to align the pipe holes to the diaphragm block. 1st. Undo the five retaining screws that hold on the in/outlet pipe plate & pull it off (both pumps)...

My old fuel pump went - click,click,click,click,click :( New fuel pump goes Brrrr,r,r,r :) If you've looked for a replacement Gen1 fuel pump recently (Sept 2022) then you'll most certainly have seen this beastie on fleabay & the like. This one cost me £23. (Ed.: click on each pic to see...

New to V-max, new to trikes, not ridden a m/bike in 30yrs. Canadian Vmax based trike in the UK / England. Bought this in May only just getting it on the road now as I there were serious swing arm / suspension issues that took me 3 months to fix. How this ever passed its MOT I can but guess. Now...