Recent content by jimbojones132

So to anyone else here that runs 1) a wheel different diameter than stock 2) has a non-OEM windshield that might give better (or worse) airflow 3) has saddlebags that cause drag 4) have highway pegs as that can change the aerodynamics... ..."you're not riding a Vmax..." ...or we could just...

Putting on a diff with same external housing and having ~11% taller gearing is a 'huge' change...like putting on a taller tire...like a supercharger

a Vmax with a Venture differential...is no longer a Vmax?

I get 110~120 miles pre-light constantly on highway trips...but that requires the Venture rear diff I switched over to years ago. I can't image the actual amount of miles I've got on that diff; came out of a '83 (?) Venture and then moved along up to the rear of my 3rd Gen 1 Vmax...guessing...

fwiw - Here's a video of some Wing Stunt Riding <cough>

Just approach any Goldwing owner at a bike rally and ask...I've found them to be a friendly bunch and they may be interested in discussing your plan.

try it on a goldwing first; pass that test and you should be good to go

so...you're thinking about a bike and you want folks here to do research for you...

Does anyone have experince with the eBay Ohlins look-alikes? i.e. Arishi Guess its more copy-cat/cheapo product based on many other 'clone' purchases I've long-since decided to stop doing...but if anyone has actual experience/road time, I would be interested to see if they 1) function as...

Penske 8975 Double Adjustable In Line Rear Shock CAD $1,950.00 Sale $1,852.50 I'm guessing there is no Canadian distribution so resellers here are buying/marking up another 50% and reselling again Great idea...but 2K installed just isnt an option I'm very keen on the lightly used, high...

I am very curious about rear shocks too: OEM - mini pogo's and not suited for a heavy guy Progressive 440's - harsh...and started leaking (which was actually more comfortable) and had them rebuilt under warranty and went back to harsh Springworks - meh ride...then went out of business Ohlins -...

I put in a thermostat from 1988 Nissan Pulsar NX which triggers the rad fan ~1/2 up the gauge instead of OEM 2/3rd mark and that seems to 'get in front' of the heat build up. If I idle a long time on a hot day it will build...but the moment I start moving it's fine; of course if I know I'll be...

Looks like 'high performance tape' to me ;)

Not sure why people are saying Canadian Vmax came with adjustable needles...I've owned 3 and NONE of them came with adjustable needles. Only adjustment I could make was putting washers under the E clip