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  1. Vman23

    move pegs??

    What kind of pegs did you put on?
  2. Vman23

    move pegs??

    I saw those. I might look in it. thank you.
  3. Vman23

    move pegs??

    Since inheriting my bothers bike last month. So from sitting it on it, riding it only for a short spit. I really need to move my legs/feet. my brother was shorter the me. I am 5'11. really uncomfortable. I am starting to understand, see why these bikes are somewhat dangerous, crashes. Bc the way...
  4. Vman23

    Rear axle bolt

    Me too
  5. Vman23

    Factory Turn Signal Replacement

    where did u get those?
  6. Vman23

    Rear axle bolt

    I found the collar in backseat. didnt realize it had one. lol
  7. Vman23

    Rear axle bolt

    Ok. What am I missing here? Tightening the rear axle bolt to specs. 150 newtons. I don’t even get to it. It locks wheel up to tight. It smashes the caliper bracket into wheel. I have the washer in between the hub and caliper bracket. If I do it hub>bracket>washer>swing arm. It locked the wheel...
  8. Vman23

    Final drive lube

    Right I didnt have any. I just inherited the bike on behalf of my brother.
  9. Vman23

    Final drive lube

    Hi. I took the rear tire off my bike. Getting new tire put on. Reading manu. It says to use a lithium based grease. Is there another alternative from local auto parts store. Marin grade? And how much to I put on?
  10. Vman23

    brothers bike

    I did go out for a ride (1/2 hour) it was 25-30 degrees. Maybe that was it. But even at idle it didn’t move.
  11. Vman23

    brothers bike

    I don’t know if moving the forks will make that much of a matter. Doesnt look like that can get moved anymore
  12. Vman23

    brothers bike

    Ok. My brother saved the oem shocks. Swapped them out and also swapped the seat out. Much better. Didn’t take it for a ride yet.
  13. Vman23

    brothers bike

    Well. After spending about 2 weeks getting my brothers bike road worthy. It sat for abt 2+ yrs. He past bake in February. Oil, clutch & brake(see bottles), final drive and coolant changed. I had to go for a spin. Just need a back tire. I was known for doing hole shots. I have to say. Its not...
  14. Vman23

    Coolant drain from block

    Um. Huh? What plate? Sorry if I’m not understanding it.
  15. Vman23

    Coolant drain from block

    I read in the service manual. Remove the little screw then use the top end of spark plug to remove the plug. HUH? I did that but the spark plug end is too small. Am I missing so here?
  16. Vman23

    Front fork adjustment & o rings, etc…

    Hi everybody. Gonna attempt to get my brothers bike going this weekend. Couple question. 1. the coolant drain valve is leaking. I know there is 0 ring. I assume I can get it at my local hardware store. Correct? 2 front forks air adjustment. It’s says to use a hand pump. I can’t use an air...
  17. Vman23

    Newbie here

    Hi everyone. I just had picked up my brothers bike. It sat for 2 yrs. He past away back in February. It sat outside under a cover. It needs a new battery. But don’t want to spend crazy amount of dollars for a battery just yet. Is there one I can get say from Advanc, Autozone? Also. I am not...
  18. Vman23

    Newbie to VMax world

    Hi. I am Alex from CT USA. My brother has past back in February. So I put up his 1998 Vmx 1200. It hast run like in 2yrs(long story). So I am anxious to get into it. Need to get new battery, oil, gas. Let’s see how things go. I have been riding for abt 8 yrs. But I do have to admit. I am a...
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