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I'm about to take off my UFO exhaust and I was wondering, 1. what you guys suggestto use to clean them up once they are off 2. Is there a trick to geting out the old exhaust gaskets? I forgot to tell ya that they are black ceramic exhaust. Thanks Ron

Some of you have been helping me out so know the story but long story short I just got an 03 max with now 6500 miles on it and it has sat a little over the last few years. So my question is what do you guys recommend maintenance wise I should do? So far I have: - changed the oil and filter -...

I'd make this a poll but i'd probably need about 12 options or so. Just curious who's running what FRONT tire and size and if they have a wobble or not.:ummm: also include if you have done furbur fix (replaced or moved rubber washer) and anyother handling mods. looking at 40-50 decel hands...

Hello, i was recently enjoying a lovely, legal ride down the street, obeying all the speed and traffic laws like a good little citizen, when I noticed my max seemed to be running a little boggy. Several minutes later, at home, I pulled off the airbox and notice one of the Slide Diaphragm that...

you guys must be getting sick of me now aye? Just you guys know so much. Anyway i took a vid of my throttle issue, it does not stick unless I am riding but you can see that the revs do not come back down quick and smooth like they should! Sometimes it will when I set the idle a little higher...

Start with the Q&A - first thanks to all for the help so far. When you turn on your vmax - ignition on then to run do you get a deep ggrrrrrr sound for about 3 seconds? I know you can hear a little sound but this one is louder and deeper. I get this about 50% of the time. Sounds come from below...

I was wondering how people know what wheels will fit on their said bikes...? I'm used to how simple it is on cars, like 5x100 or 4x108, etc. How does it work for bikes?

So i had toyed with the idea of putting NOS on my bike but I want to learn a bit more about it first.... The kit that jeff just put in abe's bike, does that put NOS between the fuel pump basically and the carb fill tubes? I have read there is two different kinds? Wet that goes in the fuel and...

I'm considering the Bridgestone 170/80 15 rear tire and from what I've heard, I'll need to do the washer swap. Two questions: Can the Bridgestone fit the rear after the mod (or are all 170/80 tire brands the same), and last but not least: are there any downsides of moving the washer? Will...

Just registered today. I am looking to buy an 85 VMAX. It appears to be in excellent shape (Only seen pics so far). It has 43000km (25000miles) on it. Been riding for years but have never owned or even drove a VMAX. Is there anything I shouuld be looking for in a used one. Other than being newer...

What is the typical piston-to-valve clearance on a stk V-max? How much can safely be milled off the head?

I have a 1992 VMax. I had let set up due to moving, xwife, new family, new house, new job the normal things in life. Well I have gotten the time and space now to do the work. I noticed while I had my carbs off looking down the intake, there was a lot of carbon build up on my intake and valves...

why do people go to 120's in the front? is there some sort of handeling advantage? I am going to try the Shinkos is everybody still happy with them?

My registration insurance etc. all say my bike is a 2000... the stealer and New York say its a 2000.... The sticker on the frame neck says "meets standards blah blah date of manufacture 05/99"......does this make sense???:ummm: And where do you folks put all your paperwork......ya know...

Do I really have to take the carbs off? I'm there now, is the Clymer's spot-on correct or can I skip some of this?

How many years are you getting out of a new battery in a V-Max? What brands of battery have you found the most durable and lasts the longest? Cost and place of purchase too. Thanks.

Is the factory ignition system on the V-max actualy CDI? How 'bout the Dyna 3000? Anyone know what type of ignition pickup is used? I know the 85-91's use a dual pickup and the later ones use a single. Really need this info, so if anyone knows please post up. Thanks!

I have a '94 "smogger" bike and have ALWAYS had shitty results whenever I tried to do any mods to the carbs. I have clocked barely more than 16K miles on it since I bought it new. I have always felt this is a pretty anemic bike compared to all of the other rave stories I read:confused2: This is...

so yesterday I removed my carbs for inspection and cleaning, since I've been having all these idling and surge between 4-5k rpm problems. Bear in mind the bike's an '86, with 39,000 miles on the clock. Had no problems doing so following Maleko's detailed instructions under 'changing your main...

hey folks. first off im the proud owner of a 20th anniversary vmax. ive wanted one since the mid 80s and finally got my hands on one. first question. do all vmaxes have vboost? my previous bike was a r6 so my comparisons arent going to be good but it doesnt seem to pull nearly as hard as what...