Recent content by mccostlin

Great, I appreciate the offer, great reason to road trip this spring.... I got minimal poping when cold and on the choke, but I think it will be ok once it warms up a bit around here.... my last bike was an 09 ultra classic, before that a screaming eagle Vrod and a ZRX1100. I am sure this one...

vmax magneto by mccostlin, on Flickr vmax scoop by mccostlin, on Flickr vmax new by mccostlin, on Flickr Here are the pics of the issues and a pic from MY garage...... I am sure there are ways to deal with these issues I will start searching shortly. any advice other than an oil change...

Well I bought it!! looks good, only issue I can see is a little pitting or maybe its the clearcoat lifting on the scoops and the same on the gold looking portion of the clutch cover and magneto cover on sides of the engine next to the foot pegs. I am sure I will find the fixes for both when I...

Heres the only pic I have, the guy said it has a brand new back tire and there is no rust or corrsion on it anywhere. I guess we will see tomorrow... vmax by mccostlin, on Flickr

I am in lansing MI, I will mainly use it to run up to my lake house north of Grand rapids and to work (26 Miles one way). I have good mechanical ability Ive Been racing motocross my whole life and I can rebuild virtually any dirtbike two or fourstroke including the lower ends. if I have a...

I have a chance to buy a 1992 with 12000 miles, it looks clean and doesnt appear to have any issues. however it is winter here and I cant ride it to check the tranny. should I be concerned or just pull the trigger. I can get it for 2500.00. I am supposed to meet up with the guy after work...