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Hey guys. I've been offered a 1997 VMax. Under 12k showing. A couple of cosmetic modifications and a 4/2 Kerker exhaust. The bike is nice but as yet unridden. What's a ballpark on value ? I paid $3500 last year for an 07 with 15k. Thoughts would be appreciated

Hi folks. 2007 gen 1 Vmax owner. Bike is punched out to 1426 cc. Stage 6 carb upgrade. K&N filters and 4-1 Kerker race pipe. My issue is a stumble on the front left cylinder. The exhaust pipe is noticeably cooler. Hot but cooler than the others. I've replaced the plug wires and plugs (NGK). Pea...

So I last rode my 07 VMax Gen 1 last weekend with no issues. Started her today and the bike fired right up but then after about 5 seconds the idle shot up to 3000 or so. Almost like the choke was engaged (It wasn't). Blipped the throttle and it briefly came down to normal but then went back to a...

Hey fellas, I searched this extensively before posting and I read that a 170/ 80/15 Shinko seems to be the rear tire of choice but I have two questions; First, ALL the vendors on the web say this is NOT compatible with my 07 Gen 1 and Two, why the change from 80 to 90 in the aspect ratio of the...

Off topic fellas but I have this real cocky guy at work who insists that the 2009 GSX1100 Suzuki has a handlebar controlled system that allows the bike to be switched from four cylinders firing and the progressively from three cylinders and then just two, (essentially a 750 triple or a 500 twin...

Hey fellas, on the drive shaft on my 07 is a welded clip (u shaped) facing outward about an inch and roughly behind where the OG muffler would have mounted. Anyone have a clue as to what it's there for ? Chris.

The Noble Eagles will be having a beef jerky competition at Beavers at The Dam in Lake Ozark MO on September 13. This is the weekend of Bike Fest. If any of you guys care to make the trip The Noble Eagles would love to see you there for a cold brew or ten. There will be upward of 2500 bikes...

The wife and I took a 350 mile round trip this weekend, mostly on well paved back roads but we had a terrible time on I70 between Kingdom City MO and St Louis. We were both encountering some nasty buffeting (she on her Bonneville and myself on my 07 Max). The wake turbulence from the cars...

Hey guys, A fellow Maxxer here in town hit me with an issue today. He's hit a no start, no spark situation when he hits the the button. It started out as a complete collapse but the bike would re-start after several minutes. It's since degenerated into a complete lack of spark but he gets the...

Hi fellas, I posted a while back about an overflow situation on one of my carbs. Got that sorted out with the help of some of the good folks here. Now I have a similar symptom but a different outcome while riding. At lower speeds and gears the bike seems to run very well but on the Highway in...

Hey guys, the last couple of times I've ridden the Max there has been a cylinder misfire from cold which goes away after about five minutes of riding. my wife (following me on her Bonneville) said the bike smelled a little of unburnt fuel. This morning I started the bike and was rewarded with...

If you die hard bikers are into some old school wrenching, I stumbled on a new TV show called "Philly Throttle" the other day. Just three episodes in and the show features some really cool old bikes being repaired/ restored. Not your normal Junior vs Senior bollocks. Enjoy :)...

I had the seat off the Max for a re-cover the other day and I noticed a lead from the battery ground terminal. It's about a foot long and has a protective cap on the end. My first thought was it might be perhaps a flying lead for a battery tender but there is no corresponding cable from the...

I drained my oil yesterday before removing the clutch cover for a new coat of paint. I pulled the oil filter and discovered I have a "PCS1". I did some reading and apparantly it has a medical grade re-usable stainless steel filter. I couldn't find any information on the cleaning procedure so I...

In my usual haste to get things done I removed my clutch cover to get it re-painted and forgot to order the gasket. Naturally, the old one tore in half so my question is; Will a thin smear of RTV sealant do the job or should I just wait and order a new gasket ? BTW, what is that screw and washer...

Hey fellas, anyone ever done a modification to the side stand to get away from the awful upright position when parked on compromising street surfaces ? My 07 I swear would fall over in a stiff breeze in the wrong conditions and it's scarey. It's not like the bike is a challenge to pull up...

I went to help a mate of mine today, he had lost a muffler from his Virago on the highway and was trying to install a pair of Harley slip ons to replace the busted stuff. He's on a very strict budget and the bits were free :). I parked Max behind sign stand in the front of the repair lot he was...

I've owned many bikes over the years from original little FS1E 50cc Yamaha to the current 165hp V Max. I've had full race 500 cc Gamma two stroke Suzukis, an 1200 FJ Yamaha right up to a completely balls out GSXR 1100 RR but I have one abiding memory. All of these bikes were bewilderingly fast...

Generally at a steady speed. 60, 70 80;it makes no difference. The bike pops through the muffler as though it's running rich. Some times at highway speed (ahem) it will bog down and require a shift to third to clear her throat but it never lasts for more than afew seconds before a repeat is...

Well hi again folks and thanks for the words of welcome. I picked up my 07 VMax on Tuesday this week in a maelstrom of piss awful weather slap bang in the center of Iowa. Initial appearances were great but the fucking rain spoiled my test ride so I did the deal, loaded her on the trailer and...