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  1. Barry barker

    Lost second gear

    I should have it ready for the Hill Country Rally. Still debating that 540 mile Sunday ride home on the Vmax? The Victory is a much better choice for the long haul. Not to mention it slows me down just a little while riding with you maniacs.
  2. Barry barker

    Lost second gear

    I thought about it, but i really don't mind the RPM's. I had a Venture rear end before and went back to stock. Not to mention the OD is another $350-400 dollars. I am good with 5000 RPM at 80 MPH.
  3. Barry barker

    Lost second gear

    The Victory needs the extra 20 hp, the Vmax is fast enough for me. I gave the Victory 30 extra HP for $2000.00 back when i first bought it. The next 20 HP cost over $6000.00. I think 104 rear wheel HP with 106 #-ft of torque it has now will just have to do.
  4. Barry barker

    Lost second gear

    Dang!!! I had over 50,000 miles on my 03, which now has over 60,000 miles still running great. I have about 8000 miles on the Verminator and its skipping in 2nd gear. The 85 engine has about 25,000 miles on it. Looks like I am going to be real good at removing the engine in a Vmax. I first...
  5. Barry barker

    Tires for aftermarket wheels

    Lets see here, I replace a lot of tires. Vmax started with the Shinko's Verge 120/18 fnt and the Stealth 180/18 rear. No complaints. Actually got caught in the worst thunderstorm ever on the Vmax with the worn out Stealth on the rear and had traction. Go Figure. Got 2000 miles out of the...
  6. Barry barker

    Remember When Rally Sept 21,22,23 -2017

    Time sure fly's when you're working or having fun, especially the later! Edie and I were not able to host a Rally last year due to our Yellowstone Trip. So were excited to keep the tradition going this year. Same format as previous years. Come join us for some great riding and fellowship. So...
  7. Barry barker

    Remember When Rally Sept 17th, 18th, and 19

    Re: Remember When Rally Sept 21st, 22nd, & 23rd 2017 Time sure fly's when your working or having fun, especially the later! Edie and I were not able to host a Rally last years due to our Yellowstone Trip. So were excited to keep the tradition going this year. Same format as previous years...
  8. Barry barker

    What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

    You will figure it out, only goes one way.
  9. Barry barker

    What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

    How about no grease! All that's on there from the factory is the rust preventative. I repacked the head bearing on the 03 in 04 right after I bought it. The bike now has over 61,000 miles on it and the head bearings are still good. Grease is some pretty amazing stuff when used properly...
  10. Barry barker

    Polaris Shutting Down Victory Brand

    For me the sting is real since I own a 2012 Cross Roads. But in reality I love the bike, best bike I have ever owned. It's a sport bike with touring comfort. Since I keep everything forever, no issues for me currently. In a couple of years i will stock a few seals that are proprietary to the...
  11. Barry barker

    Buying a V Max

    I like what Kyle has done with this bike, and the kicker for me "I really want to put a few more miles on the bike before i sell it, just to make sure" Pure Gold!! That said, Its the Carrozzeria wheels option that I could not pass up. I have been riding a Vmax for over 13 years. The...
  12. Barry barker

    crash bar or highway pegs?

    I like what you did for those hwy pegs. I never though the bolt on would look that invisible and still work. No worry about dragging those pegs.
  13. Barry barker

    crash bar or highway pegs?

    I have not ridden with the new fold up units. I think they will work 100% better than the aluminum round bar i had before. Pretty slippery. The leg position is very comfortable for me. This set up does put your ankles very close to the engine, it can get a little hot even through my boots...
  14. Barry barker

    Most likely selling my 2015 Vmax in Spring

    Glad you decided to keep the bike, my thoughts; It has a throttle. use it just to ride the bike not scare the hell out of yourself ! Most bikes these days can scare you. I would never try to move a bike around on anything other than its own tires, there just to unstable. I am 6-1 220 and...
  15. Barry barker

    Sears Craftsman brand is sold!

    I like your style in watches! Unfortunately the HARBOR Freight motorcycle jack i bought was better than the aluminum one I returned to Sears. The Sears unit was not stable, scared me! The HF was very stable, but the lack of quality shows. After a year I had to rebuild the release valve by...
  16. Barry barker

    What a stroke of luck!

    WOW! I miss those days of searching the junk yards for parts. I think you my have come across one of the best barn finds every, considering your location.
  17. Barry barker

    Changed the spark plugs in my f150

    Pretty nice for just meat and potatoes!
  18. Barry barker

    Changed the spark plugs in my f150

    Remove the intake! Now that sucks.
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