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Hi I thought a little encouragement might help for the "what did you do to your vmax today people" It is possible. It took me 11/2 years of steady effort. a lot of hand tools,wire wheel, parts washer,drill press , harbor freight buffer, shop manual and a propane torch for the stubborn bitts...

thanks to you all for sharing that. Now I can decide what to do with confidence. I see that reliability is a most important factor. GOD bless and Happy New Year Wayne :cool:

I am looking at a Holley in line fuel pump for my gen 1 . It puts out 3,5 psi , is that enough? and has anyone tried this? if you have what was the results? thanks in advance. Wayne

'86- with no history. Recently assembled garage find, 35 k miles. Vboost not working. I sent the controler to have it inspected and it came back with a clean bill. With everything connected, new battery and the key on, not running(it does run well). the voltage at the pressure sensor is 5 volts...

Jeffschnase It looks like you have your day planed. I see you are in Denver, I live just outside Alamosa. Me and a friend are looking at a Pikes Peak run this coming summer. Interested? :cool: Wayne

"You don't quit riding 'cause you get old, you get old cause you quit riding". I wish I had thought of it first . :cool:

Howdy I found the problem with the blue light. The PO had wired in a high output light many moons ago. Had to replace the 3-pronged plug. long story short, the '86 wiring diagram didn't work here even thou this is an '86.I referenced my '07 manual and wired it that way. It is fine now " It's...

Again, thanks much to 02gf4 and fire medic. printed the schematic.I do have a manual but this is more convient. I will check the grounds. happy holidays to you all.:cool:

1986 high beam blue indicator light glows at half brightness when the ignition is on, running or not with the light switch in low beam position and works normal in high beam. Is ths normal for it to glow in low beam? thanks in advance. wayne:cool:

I have original mufflers (cat) taken off of a'07 with 500 miles in '08. they have been in dry storage since. Like new. $250. I cannot ship at this time.11/04/22. when it comes available it will be added to the cost.If you can pick them up I am in Alamosa, co. 81101. shoot me an email...

Hi what ever happened to "dream v4", a very novel fellow?:cool:

One thing bikers are and that is aware , we have to be or we wouldn't be. Enjoy the ride. :cool:

I have 20 miles on my "86 after a complete 1.5 yearlong tear down (refurbish for you dictionary fans). Still have some sorting to do but over all very satisfied. Planning on a trip up pikes peak with a best friend next summer. Happy trails to all. Also I have mufflers, like new, take offs from...

hello windowman515 I spent over 20 years in Fresno,born and raised in the San Joaquin, now residing in southern Co. . Welcome. I was a glazier for a while, is that what you do? Enjoy the forum, it's pretty good, lots of resources.

I had a nasty back fire as you described. I think it was a coil connector not fully put together. I hope you get it sorted.

thank you very much for this info. I will certainly look into it.

My v boost is not working. I have tested the control unit and motor . the motor seems to operate but the control unit will not put out 12 volts for the motor. Is there a source for repair fo the control unit? thanks .Wayneb

If somoe needs it . ... The part # for a gen 1 gas cap gasket is 4x7-24612-00-00. $12 thru moto sport. Thanks again to all you v maxers

Hi I saw your how to on vmax forum for oct. 12 2021, thanks but where do I get a new rubber seal for the cap. thank you [email protected] wayne b.

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