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Hi folks. This is not a VMax-specific question, but you guys are the best web folks I've dealt with, so I'll ask the question here. I'm working on a 1994 Honda CB1000, and I want to install individual air filters on each of the 4 carb bodies. However, 2 of the filters would have to have...

Vacuum guages questions...needles jump wildly I bought a good carb sync kit off amazon...about a hundred dollars. have seen pix of this kit on these forums and people say they work. saw a YouTube vid of a guy syncing his carbs. the gauges were holding steady at about 15 or 20 in the vid...

I did a search and a lot of reading and I'm about at my wits end. Here's the situation: I have very little IF any movement on my temperature gauge. Here's what I have done so far as far as trouble shooting. 1) Replaced the thermostat. 2) Replaced part of the grounding wire and reconnected it to...

I just came into possession of a 1986 V-Max with 18,000 miles on it. I didn't buy it myself, my boss surprised me with it. (no, you can't have my job). This is my first V-Max and I have some concerns. The engine sounds like it is about to fall apart, but I've never even heard one run before...

Does anyone else have a problem with the search function on this site? It won't search for items with 3 characters or less. :bang head: I have tried to find info on the effect 11.5" Progressive 440 shocks have on handling, specifically ground clearance. Also, how much does it lower the rear...

Both my neutral switch and my sidestand switch on the '86 read 75-100Ω when closed, which I think is too high (should be close to zero Ω) Are these switches serviceable or do they need to be replaced? :ummm:

Just picked up a mint 00' carbon model, 10k miles. Today, i went to get gas, went out for a little spin, and it died and wouldnt restart. I let it sit for 10 mins, and it restarted, and i made it home, but its a little disconcerting. Almost like it had a vapor lock? When it started back up it...

Just Not sure where to begin.. SO here is what I have and the issue.. 97 max 2 owners: motor is stock; the airbox has been modified by morley.. I remember his name but did not know that he has a air box mod... ( like I said its been a while) the carbs have been re-jetted- no idea what size...

I know there are some real painters around here. I'm looking for some advice on one of my projects. I have access to some DuPont Centari, mid temp reducer, and hardener specific to this paint. I found some primer but not sure it is what I should be using for this application. The primer is...

I have an 85 vmax with stage 7 carbs. I bought it from someone last summer and he had the carbs rebuilt and it didn't drip then, but I let it sit over the winder so 5 months. It starts right up. All 4 carbs drip gas. I can see a float sticking but all 4. I tapped on the inside side of each...

Picked up a '99 Vmax tonight. I absolutly love it, my first non sportbike, and its so comfortable. -full Stage 7 jet kit -Kerker 4-1 -Electric fan kit Quite possibly more stuff as the suspension is quite nice so I doubt its stock up front. I will post pics later, for now here is my...

Finally getting a chance to check out my new to me 2002 Max a little closer. It has a Kerker Header and K series canister. While inspecting my canister I noticed the baffle was just flopping and rolling around inside the can. I took the end cap off and there is no packing inside, just the...

What are the cylinder numbers? Front left _ Rear left _ Front right _ Rear right _ When I give it gas and totally let off, like a rev at idle to 4k, it slowly goes back to 1k like I'm backing off the throttle instead of completely letting off. Does this mean I am running rich? The reason I'm...

In The Bad-Ass post, custom max asked about getting a poster of his bike. KJ and texas gave him a lead, but I found another place. You can get a custom Fathead of any picture. I'm thinking that would be cool to have...

I'm doing a clutch on my 06 right now tore it all apart pulled all the plates out of it. Now my question is on the last half a friction plate for the dd mod you'd add just a full disc in it. My plan is to use the oem clutches and a pcw spring can I still ad the plate or stick with the half one?

I picked up my '86 max about 7 months ago. I paid $1700 for a mechanically sound bike that was missing a bunch of random small parts and was wreched cosmetically (spray bombed). I've slowly been getting the bike put back together properly and now I want to strip and paint it. I'm pretty set on...

1: how many springs do I need to do the double mod? 2: can I add 3 or 4 washers to compress the spring, making it tighter? 3: I have acquired 5 clutch springs off of a 500r Ninja, can I use them?

06 vmax 1200 california model just finished repairing the transmission and i can't rememeber where the carbon charcoal canister is located. can someone take a picture of their canister so i know where to put it. also, the canister has three nipple. two in the front and one in the rear. one of...

Hey guys!! I need to know if any of you would be willing to answer a few mechanical questions via telephone about my vmax. Our phone service at our house is HORRIBLE for internet right now so looking it up on the net is next to impossible. Shouldn't take but a few minutes.

First year with my 03 Vmax and want to do it right. Not ready to put it away yet, but its right around the corner. I assume oil and filter change? Any thoughts on fuel stabilizer? What's best to use? What else should I be doing? Should the battery be pulled? Thanks This forum is invaluable