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    Lost spark while riding....

    Final update on this....It was the pickup coil. I took it out, tested it again, showed no continuity. Ordered one from servicehonda.com ($320), had it in three days. She is back on the road.
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    Lost spark while riding....

    It is still dead and the PU coil shows no continuity. Looks like I will be ordering a PU coil. Are they really $320? Ha!
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    Lost spark while riding....

    The sidestand switch is puzzling to me because it functions like it should ( kills the engine when the stand is down and bike is in gear) no matter if it is plugged in or not. More than once, the bike lost spark while idling in the driveway and noone touching it.
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    Lost spark while riding....

    My problems persist. A few days ago I checked resistance in the pickup coil. It was within range. I plugged it back in and the bike started. Moving wires and connections while it was running would not make it stall. I rode the bike and it did loose ignition again. All connections toyed...
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    Lost spark while riding....

    Fuel Pump primes. I will check connections tonight and possibly test the pickup coil. Otherwise leaning toward TCI.
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    Lost spark while riding....

    Just as the title says. I was riding in town, and the old vmax coasted to a stop. Checked the fuses and they are good. All other electrical works, lights, starter, signals, ect. Will look at it closer tomorrow, but it seems like sudden loss of spark while running isnt very common. Ever...
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    Broken Pinion Shaft....What now?

    If you have the ability, I would take the rear diff off and look and see if the pinion shaft is broken. If the pinion shaft is broken, the nut and the end of the shaft will fall off in your hand when you take the driveshaft out. It thats the case, talk to Morley.
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    Tank rust

    A few times I just rinsed out tanks with muratic acid. It takes rust right off and leaves you bare metal. Then I rinsed it out with water and let it dry. The lining kits are probably better, but muratic acid will work if the metal is solid.
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    Vrod headlight and Windscreen opinions PLEASE!

    Here is my finished product. I listened to each one of you that had input, but with the design of the windscreen and how it reinforced, I couldnt do much to match the curve of the headlight. I also added my turn signals. I included a shot of the whole bike. I havent ridden at all this riding...
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    Vrod headlight and Windscreen opinions PLEASE!

    Yep, the alum brakets are far from done. In the end they will be black and trimmed up smaller. Also will be using socket head cap screws..... I left the brackets long until I decided how I want to add blinkers. The wiring was easy. Bill sent me some handy photos. But whe I got to...
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    Vrod headlight and Windscreen opinions PLEASE!

    The windscreen is close to the final position. It may be raised a little bit. Definitely centered left to right better. I plan on just using two mounting points on each side, down low. Hopefully it says in place when riding. I may have to add support braces from the screen to the...
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    Vrod headlight and Windscreen opinions PLEASE!

    I have my Vrod headlight mounted and wired! Now I am mocking up a windscreen that I have had for several years and dreamed of putting it on the Max. I know ultimately it is up to me, but what do you think? Note: The mounts are not finished and i am not exactly sure where the mini blinkers...
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    My DAMNED oil leak(s)...

    This is what I do when I dont know which exact bolt goes in which hole...... Generally, if you have 2 longer bolts, they will go in the holes that have an alignment dowel. The bolts are longer because those holes are reamed for the alignment dowel, and are threaded deeper. Then, I put all the...
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    strange "tick" noise from the right side

    Did you ever figure out what the problem is? My max just started making the same noise......
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    Want to trade for a Venture rear drive?

    Ha! Never thought of that! BTW, I may have a deal going to trade another member here....
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    Want to trade for a Venture rear drive?

    thanks for the offer sean. I could get one painted also, but I hate to give up the ride time. :biglaugh: I will leave this offer up for a few days and see what happens. I will let you know. I like the look of the black pumpkin. An unpainted pumpkin would look silly on my black swingarm...
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    Want to trade for a Venture rear drive?

    I have a Venture rear drive on my Max. I put it on last spring because I busted the Vmax pinion gear. Thought I might as well upgrade as long as it had to be replaced. It is nice for highway cruising. I find myself running in 4th at times, delighted to find another gear there. BUT, I like the...
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    Scootworks Hiway Bars

    I like the way the bar looks, in black for my bike. Didi you end up getting it? If so, do you like?
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    Broken Pinion Shaft....What now?

    Also, does anyone know what causes this? Of course its has to be 120hp abusing every bit of the driveline during a wheelie, but.... Its hard for me to visualize an end load on the end of the pinion shaft unless there is a bad bearing, taking the driveshaft out of alignment? How else could a...
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    Broken Pinion Shaft....What now?

    I would like a price on the venture diff. I can send you mine as a core if you have a use for it. Please send me an email if you would like to quote a price that way. [email protected] I will need to get this thing going ASAP. What color are they getting painted? I would love a black...
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