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ok so it was the first nice ride day we had and my ignition died. I had to hotwire the bike for the rest of the day. The problem is in the key assembly. When you dig in there is a little white plastic peice that holds the contacts (on springs). At some point they melted and got stretched, it...

Re: Mirrors & thread Thanks for all the responses :) there are some cool mirrors here. Much more interesting than the ones I've been seeing on ebay.

I was thinking about a new set of mirrors, something a little more streamline, maybe a teardrop shape. two questions: Anyone have a recommendation? Anyone know what the thread pattern is? (10mm?) I'm looking for something like these but with out the blocky stems...

I like the black paint look, maybe I'll do that too. ooh I wonder if I can find some red metallic paint that would hold up that would look cool...

Re: Confirmation Thanks Bill, I'll be ordering tonight. Red, if you do a search on the forum for avon you will come across the largest tire discussion I've seen. Theres a lot of info in there about the types, durability etc with a lot of good commentary I can't begin to summarize. :)

Confirmation Hey guys, I just wanted to confirm that I'm ordering the right model tire for the rear as I'm seeing it called multiple names on different sites. Then I'll delete this post. Stock wheels, I decided to go with the Avon Venom, since I'm not as concerned with durability as I am...

Google is your friend http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/ oooh that should be a new emote....

Surprisingly MN doesn't require it. I say surprisingly because this is the ultimate babbysitter state. I keep waiting but the cycle lobby must be pretty strong. MNDot estimates that 25% of motorcycle deaths would be avoided with helmets. I looked it up, thats about 12 a year and enforcement...

Hey Neil, did you ever end up painting? If so how did it turn out and what did you use? I'm thinking this will be another spring project.

What are you guys using for a throttle lock/speed control? I've tried those thumb locks but the guy before me must have worn down the bar because they don't grip. There are a lot of options out there and just wondering what's working and what isnt'.

With a little poking around you can find the service manuals on pdf. I picked up the Haynes manual and prefer that as it breaks some things down for a simpleton like me. When I tore apart my carbs I was trying to split them when they were on the bike because the sm didn't think it necessary to...

So I've had it with the cobra slip ons, I just can't get them to not run rich. I just don't have that snap I want and I can feel the hp loss. For right now the plan is to put the stock pipes my friend has (off a '93) back on and get it back to "normal". I'm guessing I'll need to rejet but...

Heh, the max rep is nice. Before I got the max I had it's little brother a '86 Maxim X. At around 500lbs the 700cc 90hp really moved. Talk about no respect. The harley snobs would turn up their nose at the little rice burner at the first bar and be gathered around once they caught up at the...

Re: concept+some photshop=wow Think I'm at $140 a year coll only. It went down from my Maxim X because I went to an older bike hehe.

hehe I like that one

Yeesh with all the smarta$$es on this board I was expecting some funny stuff... :P

I'm creating a new shirt, mostly for my own amusement and need some input. The back of the shirt is a list of "rules for v-max passengers". Just trying to come up with 5 or 6 humorous rules. I'd love some more suggestions Here's what I've come up with so far, I like some but not others...

I accidentally bought a kid size one at the dollar store one day and didn't realize it until I got home. It works perfectly, I've never lost it even at 100+mph.

Good luck with it brother :) I've struggle with trying to lose this midsection for a while now. I've adjusted my diet and been working out 4-5 days a week for the last year. I'm at the same weight that I was when I started. The good news is some of it I've converted to muscle, my arms are up...

Before I went through the carbs the plugs were almost white now look at them. Anyone see any issues besides them being too rich?