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Saw this recently: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/mcy/d/san-francisco-1998-yamaha-max-with-low/7275050990.html

I don't know off the top of my head, I think they are M10 bolts. I'm pretty sure I just took one of the bolts down to home depot and got some stainless lock washers and nuts that fit. I used the stock bolts.

One more thing, you will need a washer and nut for the mounting bolts as the stock nuts are welded to the stock pipes.

I have a pair on mine, you will not be disappointed. They were a little bit of a pain to put on, but nothing a piece of wood buffer and a few love taps from a hammer couldn't solve.

Yep, when my mom asked me about motorcycle riding and the associated dangers. I told her I'm careful and vigilant and wear gear all the time. For everything else I carry a lot of life insurance 😜. Not quite what she wanted to hear, but it's the truth. Prepare as best you can for the worst case...

Yep, chasing a particular image is for suckers, ride what you love and mod how you like!

Vented/mesh jacket and pants ftw. We don't get quite as hot here, but that keeps me comfortable as long as I have air flow over me.

Dress for the slide, not for the ride. ATGATT (all the gear, all the time) I'm a motorcycle safety rep with my military unit so it's a pet peeve for me.

One thing to add, ride like you're invisible, that way it's not a surprise when folks try to kill you out of inattention.

I picked up an integrated tail light unit off of amazon a few weeks back. It was $70, and wired up easily enough. Fit right into the stock location, my only issue is that it doesn't illuminate the license plate like the stock set up does, other than that I'm happy. Run a search on amazon for...

As the saying goes there are two types of riders, those who have crashed, and those who will. The Vmax is no different than any other motorcycle in regards to safely operating it on the street. The OP's approach to the subject does seem a bit morbid, and I agree that it doesn't really have a...

I have taken a couple of sessions of the Basic Ridercourse and there is knowledge to be gleaned there as well, plus you get to tool around on someone else's 250CC Enduro (I grabbed that instead of the rebel 250 due to my long legs). There is worth in nearly all formal training, I also recommend...

I have one in my bike, I like it a lot. Does a decent job of keeping the wind off me without looking too large.

So I'm wanting to put together a basic tool kit for the bike, I will be mounting it in a tool roll on the front forks most likely, so space under the rear seat is not a concern. What do you guys/gals put in your tool kit and why?

I appreciate the recommendation, and yes I agree the wiring setup that the previous owner had is not even close to optimum, hence my desire to eliminate it.

there is german company that has some scoop grills that have lights in them, I think the intent is for turn signals

The led tail light and integrated turns signals function correctly with just me adding those two Wires into the positive sides of the still attached respective stock blinkers connection to the main wiring harness. The stock bulbs still have a connection to both the positive and ground from the...

It's an integrated tail and turn signal set up, the led panel fits over the stock reflector inside the housing of the taillight. There is a plug that fits into one of the two bulb sockets that powers the brake light and I'm assuming acts as a ground for both the brake lights and the turn...

yes they are led, as were the aftermarket signals they replaced. The integrated tail lights only have one wire for each signal side, no ground, just a positive. how would i go about wiring that? just run a grounded resistor off of each? please forgive me, I'm an electrical wiring noob.

The previous owner of my Vmax ran the aftermarket rear turn signals through the still attached stock signals. Just tucked them up under the rear seat and wrapped the bulbs with HVAC tape. Any thoughts on how to eliminate the original bulbs from the wiring harness and retain blinker function? I...