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I checked out the power supply from the fuel pump relay to the fuel pump, with a fully charged battery, My test meter was showing 12.6 volts going into the fuel pump, for about 5 seconds then nothing. This seems to be correct, having tested with both the fuel switch on the main tank and also...

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Hi all, I've not been on here for a good while as unfortunately I've had health issues. However, I fitted a new battery to my 92 first gen, carefully making sure that all was correctly reconnected. Went out for a test ride, around my usual test route (about 20 miles) and all seemed just fine...

US gas pumps push exactly 7%ethanol since the begining of ethanol nobody ever had to replace fuel lines behind this, "NEVER HEArD OF IT". 🐹😍 Hi, the gas here in spain is either E5 98octane(US 93/94 equivalent) or E10 95octane(US 91 equivalent). It isn't just the ethanol that is the problem...

Hi as (as far as I know), my 1992 VMAX was originally registered in spain (although this is unclear). Presumably this would be a restricted Euro version, with 74KW (99hp). However I'm going to check out all of the type numbers on the bike and the registration papers, just to establish exactly...

Thank you for this info, I'll look out for it. Also have now found that star Tron is also available here in spain, so things are looking up! However, that said, I'l still stick to using Euro 98 gas (USA93/94) mainly as it has 5% ethanol and not 10% that the regular euro 95 gas (USA 91/92)...

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Hi guys, I have a 1992 1st gen Europen spec bike, that at least when it was made was designed to run on regular grade gasoline. The problem here in spain (and all over Europe) is the increased amount of ethanol that is mandated to be added to the gas. Regular grade gas here is 95 but this is...

Hi I have a '92 but it is a European spec bike(registered in spain), restricted to under 100bhp thanks to restrictive horsepower regs in Germany (so I'm told). I haven't really checked this out but I don't think my bike has the Vboost at all. I'm OK with that though as for me just under 100bhp...

When I rode my 1st gen home after buying it I was horrified to find that unless both hands were firmly on the bars, a massive wobble set in. Initially I was very unhappy and thought that I'd bought a lemon, but after careful thought, I stripped down the head bearing area, and relubed everything...

Great idea, most of my old Triumphs had this, all you needed to do was fill up the grease gun and pump in the grease until it visibly comes out the top and bottom bearings. I was thinking about doing this to my 1st gen when I need to rebuild the steering head area/bearings etc. The swingarms on...

Thank you for this. Shinkos are not easy to get where I live in spain, so maybe stick with Metzelers after all. I too need to change my current Metzelers due to age and not wear ( the rear tire anyway), but tire wear here in southern spain is an issue due to the heat, even in winter the daytime...

Thank you for your comment. I don't ride hard or spin the tires so extra grip on twisty roads would be more of a benefit. I'll order a set of Shinkos and see how they go, especially as other VMAX owners do seem to rate them highly. I have had incompatability issues in the past with much older...

Hi Guys, I was wondering if anyone has tried a Shinko front tire combined with a Metzeler Rear tire, I ask as here in spain it gets very hot in the summer (110f)and my concern is that a Shinko on the rear might wear out way too quickly(I realize that is a relative statement). I need to get new...

Thank you for your advice. The bike passed a vehicle inspection only 2 months back (spanish ITV test) and that was with the stock tire sizes. I guess it should be OK if I replace the rear metzeler with another one the same size, re homologation hassles.

Hi thanks for the info. I'll stick with the stock tyre sizes for a while, after what you have told me. I had serious handling issues when riding the bike home after I bought it. Very twisty mountain road with rain and fog, I felt the back end starting to go but quickly corrected my stance to...