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I've got an '09 FJR and a '06 VMAX. The FJR is very nice- smooth, powerful and with a 6.6 gal tank good for long distance. The throttle is very stiff and I couldn't ride it long without a crampbuster. There is a fix for that where you unwind the throttle spring one turn. Having said that, it...

Fan switch it is then. Thanks!

Not knowing much I was leaning toward the thermostat change out simply because my dumb ass is going to forget to turn the fan switch off.

Which is better- installing a lower temp. thermostat or the fan switch?

I had not seen this article when I became interested in the VMAX, but it was exactly what I was looking for: a cruiser type with some punch.

Get thee behind me, mod monkey.

I like my Rifle windshield. It's more of a cruiser style and too big for many people's taste but it does a good job of keeping the wind off my chest and helmet. It's best if you do a lot of miles on the open highway. If you're mostly about town then the other suggestions might work best for you.

Just seeing if I can attach pics. If it works: the the bag on the rear seat is a Kuryakin Gran Tour, the windshield is from Rifle. I know a lot of you guys probably don't like a cruiser type windshield but this one is great if you spend a lot of time on the highways. It gives the right amount of...

Howdy all- been here awhile as a lurker/member/donor. I've been in the shutup and learn mode. I acquired a 2006 Vmax with 2K miles a year ago. Per recommendations here I went with the Metzler 170 rear and Odyssey battery, both right on the mark mods. I also own an FJR 1300, bought new in...

If you can, you want the 2006 and later models, known as the Gen IIs. They resolved a lot of the heat issues starting that year. They changed the air flow pattern and added a molded heat shield under the tank.