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Hi, my 88 vmax (all stock) pulls to the left. Noticeable when coasting with hands off but can tell the issue is always there as holding a straight line seems as it take some correction that I have never had in a motorcycle before. Going to start with looking at the suspension. Any tips or...

Hello good folks, thanks so much for the advice so far. https://photos.app.goo.gl/TMnyE3YEx8LUzf7z1 I mentioned in a previous thread that I've previously owned a 1981 CB750K and a 2002 Kawi concours 1000. The knowledge is worth something I'm sure; I know how to take care of vintage bikes...

Taken in 1989, Kathy and I were on a trip around New England, and we took a side trip into Quebec. Arguably the worlds fastest trailer..

I had to ask this question here. When I park my bike on an incline, I always leave it in gear. I noticed that, while in gear, when I pull in the clutch it takes a solid second for the clutch to disengage, then for the bike to begin to roll back. Is this normal?

So, as I posted a year or so ago, I've got the dreaded 2nd gear problem. I've come to terms with my lower-middle-class status, and the fact that I'll have to do the repair myself. As part of the process, I'd like to create a video completely detailing the entire process. First question I'm...

Has anyone ever used something like this to get to the Starter clutch? I need to get to it to check those "rocks in a box' sounds when starting. Wondering if the screws needs to be re-tightened or the whole unit need replacing.

OK, it was an adventure but my '89 had its starter clutch on so tight, I had to resort to extreme means. No amount of heat, air tools, sledge hammering or dirty looks got it to budge :bang head:. I then resorted to the 12 ton gear puller from Harbor Freight:ummm:. Like a few others on the...

I don't have any problem with quoting out a whole post, but I can't figure out how to pull out a sentence out of a post. Tried a search and thought I tried about every combo of qlicking the little quote button and highlighting the sentences.:ummm:

I bought this vmax last week and started to hear the starter slipping and bag of rocks noise began. I didn't hear this when i bought it. I know the question and subject has been beat to death, but mine won't budge. I rented the Harmonic puller from advance and used thick, strong washers. I got...

Hi, I just bought a 2007 Vmax 1200 with 2450 miles. while I riding and let go my hand from handle and I can feel the bike slowly pulling to LHS. I remembered few years back I owned a Virago XV 535 which also having the same problem. Could anyone help me to resove this issue. Thanks in advance.

I've decided to pull the front head and have been reading the manual about it. The book says that I'll need to remove the exhaust studs if I leave the motor in the frame. Anyone ever done this? I have horrible images of a broken stud going through my mind. Any suggestions? Also, Mr. Morley, do...

Well guys, should know for sure next week but it looks like we are going to be bringing in a new customer for a pretty wild project. We are converting his current CB750 powered tractor to a vmax 1200 chaindrive powered monster! Sean

I've unbolted everything,all motor mounts,side frame rail removed.Have a jack under engine supporting it.What's the best way to remove it now?does it need to come forward then up or down ,will the drive shaft spline pull out or are there any retaining clips keeping it in the tranny?can two...

Since I'm performing some winter maintenance ( http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?p=58013#post58013 ) I figure I will check the float levels. The main reason for checking the float level is I have crappy mileage, about 24-27mpg. I've re-jetted from 160 that the po had in there to 150's...

:bang head:Hello all.. I just acquired an 86 Vmax with some issues.. I have to pull the motor.. The bike has the Kerker 4-1? with the Chrome can at the back. Does anyone have a .pdf or website showing how the system is installed?... Just curious if the motor had to be removed to install this...