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Um. Hi everyone. Um how does one remove the temp sensor? there's not enough room to do anything. I want to replace it so I dont have to run wires, switch off the handle bars ti turn it on/off. the new after market is to eliminate all that.

Ok. I am at a loss here. I am putting on led front & rear signals. All the wires are correct. Signal to green(right) other signal(brown) running to blue & brake to yellow running. So when I turn on signals. They all blink. No matter which side. It’s like hazard lights. What am I missing?? I do...

Hi everyone. just alittle confused abt the type of bulbs that are in the cluster and speedo. In a post going back many yrs some have changed out bulbs to led. But they use 74 (x, xp, bhp(3)) wedge base type. But is 74 the same as t5 bulbs? So basically. What type of bulbs go in the cluster and...

Hi everyone. I have been looking at conversion kits my 98 1200. Before I purchase things. I just like to make sure from others what I am looking to do it will work. I want a black headlight housing. but some of these housing look like they won't bolt up to what the oem is. Some of these housings...

Hi. looking to see abt putting lights on my bike. looking for some recommendations. There are so many out there. something like this lights. I know they are cheap but I am not looking to spend $$. I do ride at night.

hi everyone. since I have taken ownership of my brothers vmax. I think he may have had the seat altered. I really dont have $$$$ to buy a big expensive one. So I want to get it reupholstered to oem specs. But how do I know what oem height, thickness, etc.. is? I feel that there is too much of a...

I DID IT! After a little more than a month and half of getting my brothers bike road worthy(fluids, tire, oil, lights) and going to you local DMV near you (4x’s). It’s registered, legal and mine. 4x’s at DMV bc: 1) 12/1 inspection at Wethersfield bc of salvage title. Only passed the bike...

Since inheriting my bothers bike last month. So from sitting it on it, riding it only for a short spit. I really need to move my legs/feet. my brother was shorter the me. I am 5'11. really uncomfortable. I am starting to understand, see why these bikes are somewhat dangerous, crashes. Bc the way...

Ok. What am I missing here? Tightening the rear axle bolt to specs. 150 newtons. I don’t even get to it. It locks wheel up to tight. It smashes the caliper bracket into wheel. I have the washer in between the hub and caliper bracket. If I do it hub>bracket>washer>swing arm. It locked the wheel...

Hi. I took the rear tire off my bike. Getting new tire put on. Reading manu. It says to use a lithium based grease. Is there another alternative from local auto parts store. Marin grade? And how much to I put on?

Well. After spending about 2 weeks getting my brothers bike road worthy. It sat for abt 2+ yrs. He past bake in February. Oil, clutch & brake(see bottles), final drive and coolant changed. I had to go for a spin. Just need a back tire. I was known for doing hole shots. I have to say. Its not...

I read in the service manual. Remove the little screw then use the top end of spark plug to remove the plug. HUH? I did that but the spark plug end is too small. Am I missing so here?

Hi everybody. Gonna attempt to get my brothers bike going this weekend. Couple question. 1. the coolant drain valve is leaking. I know there is 0 ring. I assume I can get it at my local hardware store. Correct? 2 front forks air adjustment. It’s says to use a hand pump. I can’t use an air...

Hi everyone. I just had picked up my brothers bike. It sat for 2 yrs. He past away back in February. It sat outside under a cover. It needs a new battery. But don’t want to spend crazy amount of dollars for a battery just yet. Is there one I can get say from Advanc, Autozone? Also. I am not...

Hi. I am Alex from CT USA. My brother has past back in February. So I put up his 1998 Vmx 1200. It hast run like in 2yrs(long story). So I am anxious to get into it. Need to get new battery, oil, gas. Let’s see how things go. I have been riding for abt 8 yrs. But I do have to admit. I am a...