questions

Hi I'm new here and a new owner of an 89 Vmax. It needs new rotors and I was hoping that somebody can tell me if rotors from my 02 R1 will fit? Some sites have the part numbers as the same others don't:confused2:. The reason I'm asking is the ones on the R1 are good and I was going to put them...

I just got an 01 vmax with 3k on it. Bike needs new tires so i'll probably get shinko. 120/170 setup if everyone thinks it is ok without having to do any mods to make it fit. how do you change the fuel filter or should i be worried about changing it. is it normal to get about 100 miles out...

First time posting but I have been reading alot of the threads but haven't read anything quite like my problem. I live down near Houston and recently bought the stage 1 kit that has me ready to shoot the max out of frustration...lol This isn't my first rodeo working on carbs either but it never...

I just received R1 COPs and harness in the mail today from Ebay. The coils look really clean and the harness is in pretty decent shape as well. However, notice from my picture how short the lines are. Once I pulled all the electrical tape and wire wrap off I found that the red leads from all the...

OK guys. Kind of a long post here, but I hope you'll indulge a first time poster. I've been a longtime cycle enthusiast. Lots of years, lots of miles, lots of stories. Started with a 1977 750-4 K-frame. Then a GS1000L for a while. In 1985, I had the first ZL900 Eliminator in Ocala...

Since I can only find Mercury here in 1 kilo quantities ($110). I am looking to build a sync myself. A few questions. Does the tube size matter? I saw one with 1/4" inside dia tubes. Had all 4 connected at the bottom using t's. They used trans fluid. On my old carb styx, could I use trans fluid...

Hey all. Welp, I've made up my mind that I'm gonna work toward getting a Max to get groceries with and take the kids to school on... sure.:rofl_200::eusa_dance: Anywho, I've read the stories of 145-hp ratings since '85 - even remember reading in a mid-90s mag of a year when they were rated at...

Looking at an earlier model vmax vs a newer model there seems to be a slight machining difference on the rear pumpkin. it may be due to the move from the castle axle nut to a regular one, but wondering if what i'm seeing is normal. what i'm comparing is two mating surfaces. the first being...

I have gone through my fourth headlight bulb with the Eastern Beaver relay harness. 9 months ago I put in the headlight relay and a Sylvania Silverstar Ultra bulb. I have since gone through 3 more bulbs since. It only burns out the High Beam side of the bulb, the low beam are fine. So my...

Hey all quick question for those who use a motion pro. I picked up one that was new still in the package for $40. Should have done my research first I guess tho. The guy had it sitting around for years so its the mercury model. Right now i only have a 2-port sycnh tool so this would def help...

What is an easy way ( route ) to install a toggle switch for activateing cooling fan at will? fan still must come on at factory setting even though I have toggle switch off. spell it out for me. what's with drilling holes in the top of your air box? is this something I should consider doing...

Removed my stock exhaust today in prep for my fancy new HMF's. Couple of questions: I pulled these off the rear headers: I assume the small rings are the exhaust gaskets and the larger rings are used to secure the pipes into the engine. Is that right? I did not pull anything like this off...

I am replacing the turn signals on my 1989 Max. The wires on my new signals don't match the ones on the bike. While trying to figure out which wires went where I must have blown something. I have two questions. 1. which wires on the Max are positive, negitave and running light, ( they are blue...

Ok so I picked up and drove home my 2003 V-Max yesterday afternoon. It was about an hour and a half ride and it was great. Took me a little while to relax and feel comfortable as I'm coming off an 04 R6 and getting on the V-Max. So now that I've spent some time on it I have a few general...

hey guys.. something i've noticed with the days being sometimes close to 80 and the mornings near 40 lately, in the morning my brake lever will need to travel more before i feel friction. when i goto the bike in the afternoon the lever has a bit less travel before friction. only can tell on...

So right now i have finished shotgun, but did not exactly do all the steps... I have followed a nicely written up procedure on it, but really found it quite difficult with the mixture screws. Fearing to mess things up, i have left them alone... What i have done: i have blasted carb cleaner...

OK, broke down and bought some new Progressives for the front of my 1990 VMAX. Just wondering if it's a pretty straight forward install, or if there are any gotchas. First of all, is there a special tool for the hex nut on top of the shocks? If not, what size is that, I know I don't have one...

On my '92, I've noticed that the PJ2 jet on on of the carbs is a 175 (carb. 4), the other three have the stock 170's, the spark plug with the 175 looked lean, the plugs w/ the 170's looked perfect. how can I make carb 4 richer until i can get a 170 to replace it? can I lower the clip on the...

A couple months ago, Mr. Morley did some work on my bike, including tightening the steering to get rid of my decel 45mph wobble. Last night it came back. I jacked up the front today, and the steering was very loose, bouncing back hard and often from the stops when the bars were left to turn on...

Hello First; at what temp does your max run on the highway steady speed in 70 degree weather? where does your needle sit? on the dot, below it etc Second; Is there a way of running a rev limiter on these motors?