Recent content by Smackdown

hey, thanks for the heads up. I've run the synthetic for about two seasons now and haven't noticed any problems. However, I don't know if there's much advantage to running syn oil since I change it about every 6k anyway. I have been thinking of going to the exact oil you use cause it's...

took the Max out for a serious test drive today. What a difference!!! this winter I put on new Metz 880's ( 170 rear--cleared swing arm OK, 110 frt), bead balanced, 440 standard spring 12 in shocks, rear and front Galfer brakes with new rotors, 3in over Franks Maintenance 43mm forks, new...

wow Brian, that's what I'm talkin' 'bout. You got very specific. thanks. Smackdown

I bought a 1990 Venture Royale VZX 1300 final drive and the shock mount hole is there, and even appears to be threaded. I bought a shock stud for the VMax and it is way too small to use(on the end that should thread in there). Am I supposed to buy a different shock stud? Everything else fit...

I bought a Venture diff on ebay. Everything looks fine, but I want to change the seals on it and I can figure most of it out using the several manuals (Haynes kinda sucks) I have for the VMax.........except for one particular seal. The big seal and o-ring on the wheel side of the diff I...

Dale, How do you like the ride with the 440's and Metzler. Is it a lot better than stock? Smackdown

Hey, this info is great, but can anyone describe the specific differences in ride quality they experienced with Racetech emulators and the Ricor product? Compared to stock and to each other; Installed with the proper oil viscosity and adjusted properly, which product does a better job fighting...

I haven't bought one in a few years, but a 6V horn is crazy, paranoid loud. But don't lean on it for more than about 5-10 seconds or you'll burn it up. But impatient loud!!! A horn with a temper. Used to be able to buy them through JC Whitney. Smackdown

anyone tried the ricoh emulators? they are pricey, but if they REALLY work....... I know the Racetech emulators are pretty good, but the Ricoh units look like a great engineering idea. Smackdown

nope, does he usually have some used ones for sale, or new? I'll see if I can contact him. thanks, Smackdown

I weigh 200 lbs. Looks like 12.5 in should be fine. thanks, Smackdown

anybody have a set of good aftermarket shocks like Progressive 440's, or something close , in the 12.5 to 13 in. range? thanks, Smackdown

Garrett and Mike--check your PM Smackdown

Hello people, I haven't been active for a while, but I sure have been reading various threads. I want to put a Metzler 880 170-80-15 on the rear, and run 12.5 Progressive 430 shocks. Do I have enough clearance in there for this combination. thanks Smackdown

Forward controls came in May 14, 2009. No directions, but high quality. Joe is a good guy, but I will only order from Boxenstopp again if all else fails (and it usually does!!). Smackdown