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  1. tothemax93

    advice from welding guys

    I'm using propane for a project i'm doing. Right now I have a basic Grill/ turkey frier regulator. I need a regulator that puts out more pressure than the one I have. I was looking at new regulators and my cousin said he had several regulators from torch setups. a few are for acetylene and one...
  2. jedi-

    Guy gets some Harley advice

    Ha ha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A3b_MRimbk
  3. T

    Looking for advice!

    After 10 years of talking about it, I'm finally looking for my first Vmax. What can I say, I'm 50 next month and buying a bike is a right of passage! I'm looking for something in the 1997-2002 range and have about ?4000 in my pocket. Can anybody offer me any advice on what to look for when...
  4. WIKDMAX

    Need advice from the wealth of knowledge here

    As some of you know I recently placed my 2002 Vmax for sale. After speaking with my wife these past few days I/we have decided that since I would just end up buying another Vmax down the road I should just teach a few more firearms classes to make some extra money and keep the Vmax. So now I...
  5. mabdcmb@yahoo.com

    Laptop advice

    Im looking at getting a laptop for the kids this christmas. I don't know squat about computers so am asking for some advice. Can anyone recommend a laptop for around $400 that has windows 7 and would be good to download music/movies and handle homework duty?
  6. dannymax

    Good advice!!

    An important step in self-diagnosis! :punk:
  7. Diablotin

    Tail lights mod advice

    Hi guys, I have currently a mv agusta style tail section on my vmax, on which was plugged a signal integrated signals (clear version). My issue is during sunny day I barely see the signals. I was thinking about replicating the turn signals as shown in the mockup. Any advice where I can...
  8. davidon

    Mens Advice Column

    :rofl_200:
  9. medicineman843

    My start up.... sounds like automatic weapon... advice?

    Start happeaning last week, It sounds like its still doing system check when its running.... :ummm: Its hard to tell over the exhaust. But i'm pretty sure that its still clicking when its running. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgnbGiULuxQ
  10. medicineman843

    Stripped Oil cover bolt.... advice???

    :bang head::bang head:I over tighten the bolt that attaches the oil cover... Took it to the stealership... and the bolt got stripped. I just changed the oil so i can go for at least another 3000. I found another cover and bolt for 25 shipped. Any advice? They were talking about cracking the old...
  11. johntmax

    OTEC Lockup Clutch kit -advice

    Hi Guys, I have just obtained a OTEC clutch upgrade kit but the supplier was unable to provide any installation documentation and I have been unable to find anything other than this works with the standard plates. Has any one installed one of these? Do I fit the standard clutch plates as per...
  12. Lew L

    Investment Advice

    Investment Advice If you had purchased $1,000.00 of shares in Delta Airlines one year ago, you would have $49.00 today! If you had purchased $1,000.00 of shares in AIG one year ago, you would have $33.00 today. If you had purchased $1,000.00 of shares in Lehman Brothers one year ago, you...
  13. Geek_Law

    Regulator/Rectifier Wiring - Need Advice

    Okay, I need some advice. My charging system was kaput. Took the bike into the dealer and for $100.00 they told me the regulator/rectifier was bad, and further that the stator was putting out low voltage. So I installed a new stator. Sean sent me a brand new regulator/rectifier. This is where...
  14. M

    Engine rebuild - parts advice?

    Gday all. My engine is out, the trans is off to one side (*sigh*), and what do I find? Yep, mains are just through to the copper, the rod bearings have a "hot-spot" smack in the centre, and although on a quick inspection the crank journals look really nice, I haven't mic'd them or checked...
  15. mckzx9

    Need advice on exhaust!!!!!

    Can some of you guys suggest a 4 in 2 exhaust system. If you were to buy one right now which ones would you buy for yourself??? I am looking for something with some noise but not obnoxious. More bassy sounding instead of the tinny sounding. I have asked a few people already . Just trying to...
  16. tmosel

    Need some Carb advice

    So I found a small gas leak on one of my carbs at the brass main jet plug and gasket. It started soon after I installed Morley's Jet Kit. Being that the bike is a '94 and I'm sure that the gaskets are old and failing, and yes I did check them when I took them apart, but my 42 year old eyes just...
  17. 2

    newbie needing some advice

    Hello guys, I just bought my 94 VMAX. You guys have already helped me out so thanks for that. My next question is do you all find that you have to down shift alot on curves? The bike seems to "lug" When going on some curves like I need to downshift? I have had Magna's and a ZL1000 and didnt...
  18. medicineman843

    New tire advice?

    Looking at getting more cornering and grip from my tires... what type of tire should i go for? looking at a pirelli sport demon for the front. but what should i get for the rear???
  19. K

    New to Vmax world and need some advice!

    Hello all, I am new to the vmax world but have owned an '82 Maxim 650 for years and decided it is time to put on the big boy pants and upgrade. I am looking at one locally and am not real sure if it is a good deal or not. Here is the link: http://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/2147153981.html It...
  20. Blackjack

    Front Tire Advice

    I am currently running a new Metzeler 880 H in the rear and want to replace the original factory Dunlop on the front. It appears there are 2 types which I listed below. My question is there any other preference other than speed rating and tread style I should be considering? The 880 tread style...
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