Search results

Starting this cold wintery day in Oklahoma, I started tearing the bike down for a 1 off custom build that will include memories from my now 22 years in the Air Force. Here is the starting pictures and I will upload new ones as I complete different segments.

After doing some work on the bike I pulled the plugs to find all 4 look like the one in the picture. I have supertrapp slip-ons with the open end cap, I'm running a k&n filter with stock carbs except the mains were stepped down from 152 to 147.5. Any ideas why I am so rich? Forgot to mention my...

Well, after packing everything up in early October, then flying out of Guam early November, then driving from Los Angeles to Florida stopping for a week then on to Enid Oklahoma I can say I have finally made it. It took almost 20 days on the road to make it but I'm here, have a roof over my head...

We just had an earthquake here on Guam. Initial reports showed a 7.1 and 15 minutes afterward everything was back to normal. we had no damage on base and minimal reported damage on island. its amazing because the last time I heard about a 7. anything in California, half the damn city was in...

not sure why i have never heard of this beofre but On Friday, one of my Airmen was telling me how every icon jacket and vest has a St Christophers medal sewn into one of the pockets. at first i thought this was a joke to get you to look for hours trying to find this thing to no avail but after...

Well it's official I will be leaving the island of Guam in November and moving to Enid, OK. I will be stationed at Vance AFB. All in all to to far from where we plan on retiring, panhandle of Florida, but I am excited because I will only be about 2 hours from Morleys Muscle. Can't to wait to...

Received my vMax model today from Tawain. I'm going to paint this the way I want to have my own painted so I can see what it is going to look like. Already started with painting the frame and swing arm blue. This model is awesome and very detailed just can't get over that title. I'll keep you...

I am starting the upgrades for having some fun at the track. So far I found air shifters and electric shifters for track day so my question is what are the pros and cons to both. Fitment, looks and price are irrelevant I just want to make sure what I put on the bike will last as it will take...

Since I am in Guam and it is already Father's Day I would like to wish all the fathers on the forum a spectacular day spending it with your kids. For all the non parents out there just take the time to have a nice ride on a Sunday afternoon.

Wanted to ask if anyone has tried routing the wire harness through the frame? I'll be tearing my vmax down this winter to have Sean PC the frame and wanted to see if anyone has done this. I recently replaced my wire harness due to corrosion and had several ideas about routing the wires a...

The issue is my clutch is still slipping when the bike gets hot. New parts are internals for the master, friction and steels, Barnett conversion, braided line and slave cylinder. I just purchased a reverse bleeder system hooked it up and it would not push ANY fluid. Grabbed a small piece of...

I know someone on here can tell me what kind/type of steel our frames are made of? I'm getting ready to install a set of frame braces that require one end to have a tab welded for its mounting point and my aircraft welding buddy wants to know type of metal? I was a welder for a few years before...

So, I just read an article in rider magazine where they compare a 2014 vmax to a Ducati diavalle. The only bad thing they had to say about the Gen 2 is the terrible gas mileage it gets. I love my 2001 but if I can swing it, I will own a gen 2 after I return stateside. I mean 178 hp at the wheels...

If anyone is tempted to try and acquire a vmax from Guam (not mine) here is one for you http://micronesia.craigslist.org/mcy/4357641062.html shipping would be about 1200-1700 to get it to California... David Justiss USAF First Sergeant 554 RED HORSE Sq, Guam

O.K. Here goes my first attempt at posting a thread to help others if they find themselves wanting or needing to replace the bearings in the steering neck. First off, I did this in my carport in about 6 hours over 2 days. I had to borrow a spanner wrench so I could set the bearings, more on that...

Just wanted to post my clutch issue in the hopes that it might help someone else out. I recently had to replace my diaphram spring so I opted to install a barnette pressure plate. At the same time, I put new steel and friction plates in. (I did align the dots on the plates) After getting it back...

Well, didn't know exactly where to post this but I had to say something, Sean has once again proved that there are still honest and trusting people in the world. I received my new seat today and I have to say I can't wait to get on my bike and try it out. He made and shipped my seat to me with...

Not sure if anyone has tried this but I found this website, carbonfibervinyl.com that sells different types of vinyl car wrap. Since my air box has the small chips at the front corners from PO not having the drag bars adjusted I wanted to try and repair it. I'm limited on Guam and can't find a...

I just tried to adjust my headlight and it would not adjust properly. The headlight is just being supported by the adjustment screws but I am missing what looks like a small spring or something that holds the headlight against the bezel...does anyone have a picture of what this spring looks...

My 2001 just got running, I did the valve adjustment, tore down, cleaned and rebuilt my carbs installing a dynojet stage 1 kit. I have a k & n filter, stock air box with cobra slip-ons. I synced the carbs but they still seem to run a little rough. I haven't been able to put a lot of miles on the...