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...Why the hell would I do somethin' dumb like that, you ask....well, I'll tell ya! I went to the PO to pick up my new VMax Forum.net 'hoodie' sweatshirt and I love it! I changed my size to 3XL and it is really big, long & loose, just the way I like hoodies to fit. It also gives me a little...

Engine ticking on cold startup Hello Vmaxers. First I must express how useful this site is. Second, I apologize for not introducing myself in the proper place, but I shall do it with some photos. I recently purchased a 2004 Vmax with about 6k miles on the clock. The bike starts normally, 10-15...

My Vmax is new to me so I dont know what they act like when cold. Is it normal to miss fire when cold (less than 60 deg outside)? When the engine is cold it seems to miss on random cylinders. I have not done much to my 85 vmax other than a carb cleaning. If one drives only a block or so it...

looking at getting a pair for low 40's to low 50's degree riding. I have a pair of leather gloves but no insulation on them. Looking for an affordable item, not looking to go heated or anything.. these came across on my searches and went down to the local stealership and they fit very nicely...

200 miles away there is the town of tok, recently it hit -78f http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99162528

What little tricks do you do to get vmax to start easy without the choke on.

I am going to use my Morgan Carbtune Pro for the first time. I read that I should set up the tool first on a cold engine, then choke and warm up the bike a bit then start the process after no choke is needed. Would it be ok to go for a ride around the block to warm it up a little before I...

hey guys, what is the preferred/best method to awaken Mr. Max from his long winter slumber. He's been hooked up all winter trickle charging. do i just open the choke and start cranking a few times. do i open the throttle as well. i recall with my old '90 vfr it was quite easy after the winter...

Dudes - it's freezing cold down here in west central FL ( just ask Uncle Philthy ) . I had to put a blanket on Maxine to keep her warm - it's almost down to 40 F. Maybe some of you from the Great White North will show mercy on us & send some Labatt's Blue antifreeze to get us through this...

It's me again :thumbs up: Have some problems with cold starts for last two weeks or so. Everytime I try to start my bike in the morning (no matter whether it's cold or warm outsude) I need to try 2 to 3 times before my bike fires up. There's one more strange thing - choke. Previously engine...

Hi everybody, My name is Cliff and I'm from New Bern, NC. I am trying to help my Dad out with a problem he is having with his vmax. The bike wont start in cold weather (below 50 degrees). It will turn over until you kill the battery, but no go. With the choke full on, it sounds like it wants...

I have been having trouble with my truck (GM - Fuel pump, fuel pump connector x2, dstributor cap ko'd) so I have been riding Redbone to work in the rain and cold. It's not that far of a ride so it's been ok. Today I get up to heavy frost but no wind and the the sun was on the horizion. I make...

WOW....WHOLLY SHIT IT'S COLD! Just fired up the max and took it for a ride....I just couldn't resist....lol Anyways..... does anyone know what the wind chill is when it's already 5 deg. out and you're on a bike doing 70? MIGHTY COLD (but well worth it....lol) C'mon spring time! BTW....I'm...

Hi Fellas--Just wondering what you northerners wear to keep your hands warm? I live north of Bowling Green, Ohio, and I like to ride year-round--anytime the roads are dry and clear of ice. Anyway, the only part of me that suffers are my hands. Went out and spent 40 bucks on some Seirus gloves...