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OK -problems when bike gets wet-assumed wires or boots-got parts today. Took off seat and scoops, got to rear coils. Plugs look good, bad boot on left rear-was replacing it anyway. On right rear I see crack in coil. Remove coil and find cracks on top and bottom. Got ahold of sean, told me...

Hey guys, I've been getting a good bit of pop when cruising at 3-4K rpm. It looks to be an exhaust leak, I could feel air escaping right at the base of the conical muffler section where there is an opening to the rest of the muffle and exhaust system. So I took off the muffler; I can still...

Hi guys. I would like to know what you guys use for front fork oil. I have heard some say transmission and some say power stearing fluid. What do you think is best ?

I just put on a new set of tires and I have noticed that at 60mph and then again at 80mph the tire starts to bounce terribly. I have to slow down ( can't get to 140mph) What could cause this. Bad tire? The shop that I bought the tires from said it could be the front forks. Need rebuilt? What are...

My daughter bought me brake pads for my bike. I've been riding without front brakes since I had a leak from my reservoir so I had Sean rebuild it when I sent it to him cause the screw hole was stripped. So I put the pads on and put fluid in and I'm trying to bleed it and it just WON'T pump up! I...

I figured the bulb was shot. Picked up a new bulb, the old one looks fine. I put new bulb in, but still no flasher:damn angry:. The running light works, and the rear left signal flashes fast just like if the front bulb was out. I recently installed a wind screen and had the forks removed, if...

Hey guys just wanted yo ask if anyone knew what the diameter of the stock brake master cylinder is? I have R1 calipers off an 02 and thinking about putting nissin remote res on just want to work out stock diameter I know R1 is 14mm.

I just bought a 2005 Vmax. The guy I bought it from said he had just replaced leaking front fork seals. When I road it home I was surprised how stiff it road. I watched the front forks and they did not compress at all over bumps. It has progressive springs but even they should compress, right ...

Looking for some pictures or ideas on how everyone is strapping your front end down? I was thinking just ratchet straps but not sure if that's how everyone is goin about this I would be riding the bike to the track so can't really be permanent

I'm considering going through Kosman to have my rear converted to 18x5.5 and the front to 19x3 and likely running 180/55r18 and 120/70r19 tires. I'm mainly looking for the best handling option for radials while not breaking the bank. Also, I've heard that some people have run the 180...

Okay, I've read a bunch of threads on what front suspension upgrades best work on the V-Max. I've seen many threads on Progressive springs and Ricor Intiminators and those who use Race Tech springs along with the Gold Valve emulators. My brother has a 2007 V-Max and is leaning towards Ricor...

So the stock tire size is 110/90/18=25.79" can you get a radial tire that size? 2nd question will a 120/70/18=24.61" fit with no modifications? 3rd I ordered the progressive lowering spring kit and the guy I spoke to said he recommends lowering it 1.5" and then lower the forks another 3/4" so...

So when I bought my bike it had racetech fork internals lowered 2" I believe. Now I am looking to raise them back up at least an inch since I am 6'4. Any simple way of doing this besides buying the proper spring kit ect?

I'm about to upgrade to braided brake lines. It will be cheaper to run a two line instead of three to the front calipers. Do I just run two identical fittings to the master cylinder? Crush washer between them? Will a need a different banjo bolt?

Ok so I think my engine seemed noisey last summer & I am going to adjust the valves before riding season but as I was looking around checking chain etc I notice at a point of engine rotation my front chain is loose n sloppy if I rotate it a full circle it gets tight again then rotate again &...

While putting my ride back together I just pull out of the box this big rubber portector or shield, It looks like it goes up front by the CDI and neck? any ideas

Soon in my garage will be Bud's (Moore) Vmax, and it seems everyone here is familiar with it. Of course I plan on taking it to the next level. It has more motor than I will ever need, so I want to refine the suspension to match the motor. (Reality is it cannot be matched, but we try! :oh...

If anyone is able to get some measurement from a stock bike, i would appreciate it. Tire size, fork lowering, and shock length would need to be noted if different from stock. I am thinking of a straight line measurement coming perpendicular from the floor to the upper shock mount. For the...

I think my calipers need to be replaced but i cant find any specs online. What thickness are new rotors and whats the minimum thickness. How about for the rear rotor? Thanks!

I am thinking about lowering the front of my bike. I was thinking about just removing the springs and cutting a couple inches off. If I ruin them then oh well, I will just buy a set of progressive lowering springs, so I will have nothing to lose if I screw it up. I really dont know squat about...