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JIMMY, I'M GOING TO SAVE YOUR LIFE!!! Suzuki SV 650 is an excellent choice for the entry level rider… Don't trust my words or opinion do a search "best beginner bike" and then decide for yourself. Be advised that a V-max can & will get away from you in a heartbeat, thus it is not conducive...

Hi everyone, To be quite honest I was considering selling the Vmax immediately. But today I gained a new respect for my old girl… "Let's call her Gigi." I rode from Westwood to Neptune's net in Malibu then up to the rock store and then back to Westwood. My trip was approximately 97.2 miles...

Hi everyone, I searched and found a few 3/16 screwdriver that were not flared and were able to perform removal of pilot jet. First, channel lock 3/16 blue handle… Didn't really like the quality of the tool. Next, I kept looking around and on my way back from the airport. I saw a harbor...

Hi everyone, Thoroughly disappointed with the front breaking ability of my 96 1200 I usually ride a sport bike (1000 RR, R1, GSXR 1000) and do a lot of canyon chasing and track days (a group). But, I also have had a few cruises in the past, including 4 Honda Valkyrie six-cylinder 6 carb I...

Wow Fire–medic: Are you the librarian for the lost library of Alexandria? You seem to have all the answers for the V-max… Thank you, very much for taking your time to forward the information to me. F-16 driver

Hello everyone, First, I can't seem to find the proper amount of torque to apply to the bolts that connect carburetor joint 1(item 1 displayed in picture below ) to the head Second, I also need to inquire as to what type of thread lock that should be applied to bolts prior to torque down of...

Hello, jackhammer Very insightful comments and logic However, by your own admission, you have no way of determining how imprecise the less expensive gauges are… It's the science and methodology the old-school Mercury gauges use a different methodology than the round dial diaphragm type. Which...

Hi, I'm new to the board but pretty experienced with motorcycle carburetors I have owned 5 Honda Valkyries that are six-cylinder, 6 carburetor machines It appears to me you missed something when you cleaned the carburetors. Please describe the method used in detail… Just spraying carburetor...

Hello, On the less expensive vacuum syncing tools. The gauges don't read accurately to one another… Your first step is to zero out the gauges by remove the plastic lenses and adjust with screwdriver Next, get yourself an old-school tach dwel meter… Your idol seems to be very low. Be aware...

Hello everyone, This might sound foolish at first but let me complete my thoughts before you draw any conclusions Disassembling the carburetors found the main jets to be at 155 Here's the foolishness, what screwdriver are you using to remove the pilot jets… The screwdrivers that I have...

Hi, thanks for the fast response. But I'm very comfortable cleaning servicing rebuilding carburetors I've had, 4 Honda Valkyries six-cylinder 6 carburetor… Do you have any in-depth knowledge that may help me in my… Or just general observations? Thank you

Hello, I'm new to the board and I have a few questions if someone would kindly answer or point me in the right direction regarding 1996 Vmax 1200 When I opened up the cover. A sticker on the airbox (missing the Y diffuser in airbox… Oval filter is visible from top view) which stated "MSD...