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  1. M

    your first bike?

    First bike was an FJ1100, HD 883, then the Max, and now a B-King
  2. M

    lost gears

    Well Sean, the gears are back, dont ask me how but they are?? I can shift into all gears, only problem is the back wheel locks up when I shift into gear, it doesnt spin?? Not sure if I put the clutch back incorrectly?? Can you tell me the correct sequence for the plates and disks? i have...
  3. M

    lost gears

    Good luck with the outlaw, ahh sorry I mean the inlaw, just kidding Mike.:biglaugh: Well Mike seems the riding season is over for me, as mentioned to Sean, seems to be internal, perhaps the shift forks, or the drum thingy inside?? Not sure what else I can try. As describded to Sean, trying...
  4. M

    lost gears

    Sean, seems to be an internal thing, shift forks perhaps. I removed the shift rod and tried to put into gear while turning the rear wheel and turning the shift segment, it works sometimes, but mostly not, all the oins are in good shape. I hear what sounds like a metal against metal, tap or...
  5. M

    lost gears

    Thanks for the help Sean, will take and post the pics tomorrow. Ron
  6. M

    lost gears

    Hey Mike good to hear from you, how are things, havent heard from you in months, getting ready for the riding season. 4 months and counting, and were heading back, not my first choice of provinces, were going to Saskatchewan, base Dundurn, about 30km south of Saskatoon!!! Oil is dropped...
  7. M

    lost gears

    Sean,just crusing around, nothing out of the ordinary, then gears gone?? How can I tell if the linkage is far enough Like I said Sean any suggestions will be greatly appreciated, living in Africa has its challenges, when it comes to repairing a vmax . If you want to send any other...
  8. M

    lost gears

    Hey Guys, I seem to have lost my 1, 3,4,and 5th gear. I already replaced the segment about 3 years ago, just removed it and it looks fine. I can figure out what the the problem is?? riding along on the wknd, then all I had was neutral and second gear. Any suggestions on how I can try to...
  9. M

    Noology wires and resistor plugs

    can anyone tell me what will or might happen if you run Noology wres with a standard NGK resistor plug. Noology states that you have to use a non-resisitor plug, but I have read on some posts where individuals are using standard NGK plugs with resistor. Thx:ummm:
  10. Maxine 041

    Maxine 041

  11. The Rift Valley

    The Rift Valley

    My 88 Max at the Rift Valley in Nairobi, Kenya
  12. M

    the un-mentionables for your misses

    http://www.knickerpicker.com/dressing-room.asp Provided by Gaijin-Riders :punk:
  13. M

    Floating Rotors - non floating

    Can anyone tell me what the benefit of using a floating rotor as to a non floating rotor. Do you get better braking distance??, Are certain calipers only made for a floating rotors. Thanks, Ron :ummm:
  14. M

    Even Hitler knew the importance of a V4

    Good for a laugh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukAhlxl4hmM
  15. M

    V-Boost

    Well not sure what I did but the bike is running, I replaced the vboost sensor with a spare that I had, made sure the line was clear, took off the fuel filter, no dirt, reconnected the vboost, synced the vboost, and it works. Prior to removing the fuel filter it would still stall, I assume the...
  16. M

    What did you do to your Vmax today?

    Good to hear that the rear wheel is working out for you Mike :cheers:
  17. M

    V-Boost

    Looks like I will have to get the volt meter out again, as Mark suggested and start checking the electrical parts, plugs, fuel pump, etc Ron
  18. M

    V-Boost

    Mike Carbs were overhauled less than 6 months ago, I synced the carbs 2 weeks ago and was riding with no problems. I tried to sync them yesterday but the bike does not hold an idle at 1200-1300 long enough to sync them. Ron :hmmm:
  19. M

    V-Boost

    Just checked them Mark, AIO, no cracks, pin holes, tears. Ron
  20. M

    V-Boost

    Mike, the front right cylinder was rich and the rear right was running slightly rich, I replaced all 4 plugs, set all screws to 2.5 turns, none of them were more than 2.75 turns out, started her up, starts fine, I using the choke, after a minute or two choke is off, and when she warms up a bit...
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