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    coolant leak -- Replace thermostat and hoses?

    thanks mark, the leak is coming from housing, where the two parts go together. so I could just replace take it apart and reseal it (I assume there is an O-ring and some gasket sealant. but my concern is why it is building up the pressure to push through the housing seam intermittently, and...
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    coolant leak -- Replace thermostat and hoses?

    Hi all. I'm getting a repeating but intermittent coolant leak from the thermostat housing, pretty good little puddle. Usually happens after a short ride, -- like 5 to 15 minute ride, and starts a few minutes after turning the bike off. Have not had it happen after a longer ride. Once I did...
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    I LOVE my bike , just not on the freeway...

    Well crap. I thought it was the whole thing pictured. Ordered the a123 last night and figured I may try the gustafsson on the other bike. So ... Both givi and gustafsson screens need the metal mount acquired separately? Any good source U recommend?
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    I LOVE my bike , just not on the freeway...

    Fire medic. Looking at getting a givi A123 or the gustafsson. But not sure what the gustafsson base, +2, +5. Look like. Do u have any pictures of the gustafsson versions for comparison or assessment actually on a bike. I guess I would default to the +5. Appreciate help with the choice
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    Gen 1 V-Max exhaust, a modern thread.

    What is purpose of resonator box?
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    Morley Muscle Seat - Amazing!

    do you recall what model fairing was used? the givi fairings don't appear to go as high as the one in redbone's picture. also -- are Redbone's exhausts lower (more straight back) than the Muscle Marks headers and muffler? I'm trying to figure if I will have as much space for bags above the...
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    Gen 1 V-Max exhaust, a modern thread.

    sean -- I have two bike (1998 and 2002). I tinker with the 1998 and the 2002 is almost bone stock but "pretty", so generally plan on keeping it just as it is. however... Im buying headers from you for the 1998 which currently has supertrapps on it. wondering what to do with the supertrapps...
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    Morley Muscle Seat - Amazing!

    hi ... did you ever get a response on where redbone got her stuff? looking at doing the same.
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    fork Gaiters or covers

    well .. actually ... since I have two, I was sort of thinking making the "98 a bit of a do-all .. wide multi surface tires, gaiters and adapting a frame mounted fairing or going the dual headlight look, and of course a 3.5gal keg of gas on the back :-) . At this point just imagining...
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    fork Gaiters or covers

    thanks for the note -- I have built in guards on my '02, didn't realize I could just install them on the '98 ... thought they had to be designed to accept them. my bad. thanks again!
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    fork Gaiters or covers

    On road ... An off-road vmax would be a terrifying thing
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    fork Gaiters or covers

    As fire-medic said, this is a 98 and has no stone protector In my part of the. Country we do get our fair share of gravel trucks, and just general crud on the highway. Plus if I'm going to doing mini-tours on it there will be rain and associated road grim. So just thinking Abt keeping life...
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    fork Gaiters or covers

    Hey all -- turning a max into a more touring friendly bike. thinking about getting Fork covers/Gaiters. like ones in the picture. anyone with any recommendations or experience with these on a Max? Am i correct to assume you need to remove the fork to slide them on? Or are they split and you...
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    What kind of aftermarket rear shocks are you running?

    mine came with what look to be the same rear shocks -- replaces with the progressive 444 and made a world of difference.
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    Who makes this BIG fairing??

    yep ... that's the maker. Thanks. from their web page, looks like I'm a decade too late :-(
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    Who makes this BIG fairing??

    wondering if anyone knows who makes the fairing in this clip. found the picture on-line, and am intrigued for the daily driver. Have searched high and low but can not find this fairing on-line, has upper and lower and is frame mount. I like frame mounted fairings. Please shoot me a link or...
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    good vmax mechanic in Edmond Oklahoma area

    it is a 02, that overall is in pretty nice condition. does not look abused, just some deferred Maintenance. I don't know what parts they used. They said they ordered "new seals". When it leaked after getting it back the first time, the owner said his helper put the seal in upside down and he...
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    good vmax mechanic in Edmond Oklahoma area

    Hi all, was wondering if anyone knows of a good mechanic for first Gen in the Edmond Oklahoma area. Its a suburb just north of Oklahoma City. I do some stuff myself but at time just want to get it done and pay a mechanic. lately tired to get the leaking front forks redone on a new to me 1st...
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