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Need to change mine but can't figure out to get out from under that bar under the seat...

Went to my trusted Wal-Mart today to get an oil change for the old truck. I normally use 10W30 Castrol and the cost was $12.99 for 5 quarts...today it was $18.99 for 5 quarts.....almost a 33% increase. Crap :damn angry: Anyway, picked up the Supertech brand ( Walmart brand ) for $10.99 for...

I am trying to find the thread for changing front springs only on an 85 vmax. Not enough money to do everything. Do the forks have to come off of the bike to do this? Kinda limited on tools. Any help or direction to seans video would be helpful. :ummm:

After installing a full exhaust system on my 2004, I went through all the normal stuff checking the plugs,etc... and thought while I was into it I might as well check the carb sync, "It was just done 100 miles ago". With no changes other than the full exhaust kit I found the left and right banks...

Hate your grey differential dust covers....here's a great way to change them to the color you want. Before you start this project order a new differential o-ring you will probably need to replace it before you put the gear back in. Get the plastic dust covers off (do both). Mask off the...

Hey guys, One of my fork seals on my 04 Vmax started leaking a while back and I am considering changing them myself instead of taking them to the dealership. Before I commit to diving in to this project, I was wondering if someone could tell me how hard a project this is, and what parts I...

Anyone have a step by step on taking out and installing the sight glass on the clutch master. I just got my lenses in and wanted to pop out the old. do i just force them out? i know there is a thread i just cant find it anymore. thanks

I was at the International Motorcycle Show in Toronto and was talking to a VMOA rep about leaning out the carbs a bit. The standard exhaust has five 3/8" holes drilled in the end face making it run a little rich. I believe he said standard jets are .150" diameter and to go up one size ( .151"...

Whats the "norm" when adjusting valves? Mine seemed to be pretty tight. If I am using my feelers correctly all my exhaust valves were around .008in and I went down about 3 shim sizes on average....005mm increments...so if it was say a 260 shim I ended up going down to a 245 shim...and ended up...

Hey everyone, So my daughter has been complaining about her legs cramping up on long rides. I worked it out now that she can put her feet on my pegs while I'm up on the highway bars. We have many miles together and it has become second nature that when my back or either leg moves she is out of...

So not knowing the last time previous owner changed the coolant I decided it was time to tackle this job and thought it would be a good idea to document the process since I didn't see it anywhere on the forum. This is also documented on the service manual section 4-2 (coolant). Here's the...

Hi there, huge problem here. Cannot take the bolt off, trying to change oil. It's stripped, used spray on stuff to loosen the bolt. Nothing is working at all. Give me some ideas, cannot lift bike. What are my choices here? Pleaseeee I want to ride now:ummm:

Anyone have $10 I can borrow? I really need this. http://tinyurl.com/yjrh7y5

Hey Guys The last trip to NYC had me overheat and die in Chinatown. And it was only 20 degrees. But 60 blocks of stop and go traffic made the max run too hot. I now plan to ride to Daytona from PA at the end of the month. And I am sure the bike will do fine on the trip. But running...

Sean, First I got the jets. The 150's are a larger diameter and will not fit thru the bowl jet access plug. No real biggie though. I put in the 147.5's. It flat screams. The Old style Hindle 4-1 and K7N filter love it. I still have to sync the carbs as the domestic goddess decided to move my...

Although I love the look and sound of my Cobra slipons and have logged many happy miles with them, I think it's time for a serious upgrade to a set of Mark's 4-2's. That is if I can find a website, phone number or any other way to contact him! The site I had bookmarked now takes me to some lame...

Gents, I think my Regulator is craping out, been doing some research so before I jump into it I thought I'd ask one more time to be sure I'm taking the best route. I'm going with an R1 style in a 2004-06 year for smaller fins and mounting it under the left scoop. Anything else?

I've got a full Hindle 4-1 system. I love the way it looks and like the performance as well. Not to mention...i already have it so i don't want to deal with buying/selling. The problem is, it sounds like a quad (4 wheeler) with some loud exhaust on it. I really don't care for the way it...

I'll be the new owner of HDKILA's Vmax this week. He has morleys muscle jet kit installed on the bike and it runs great over in Illinois. However, I live at an altitude of 5000 ft. Just north of Denver... Will just changing the mains to, lets say, 145's suffice in curing the super richness...

Was wondering if I should change jets for a trip into higher elevation I'm going on soon. I have Morley's jet kit, Holeshot exhaust, 165 mains, 2 shims under stock needles, stage 7 springs. Carbs are sync'd, new plugs, fresh oil change. Bike runs great. I'm going from about 1500 ft to about 3500...