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  1. Fire-medic

    Redbone better check the heat system

    I just saw that the Upper Peninsula ("the UP") is getting a big load of snow, which is also impacting the state of MN as-well. The report: Snowfall totals from tonight through Sunday will pile up to 8" to 12" for the higher elevations of the Keweenaw Peninsula, Ontonagon and Gogebic...
  2. D-Max2012

    Plugs and Heat

    Guys. have you seen were 1 plug looks to be extremely hot and melting the stock rubber boot and the others are fine? #2 seems to be melting the boot. #1,3 and 4 are fine. Come next spring, I have to get a temp reading on #2.
  3. dmax1

    Rear heat shield fitment

    Hello everyone! I was putting my engine back in my 85 Vmax ( it has been a couple of months had trans done) and I cannot get the rear heat shield in properly. I remember it as being bolted to the rear pipes. Do I really need the heat shield? Can I just wrap the exhaust pipes with a heat wrap...
  4. R

    Found these heat shields...thoughts?

    http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=111082861106 Too gaudy or what? My max is all stock appearance-wise.
  5. alorio1

    Lying Jay Carney resigns as the media turns up the heat

    Lying Jay Carney resigns as the media turns up the heat http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/jay-carney-resign-ari-flesicher-press-secretary/2014/05/30/id/574364/?ns_mail_uid=25457194&ns_mail_job=1571399_05312014&promo_code=lnkogpvq
  6. R

    Heat Shields?

    I've seen the carbon fiber ones but don't like the look. I have seen a metal one a few times that protects your inner thigh from the engine head. It has vent holes and is black. Anybody help me out? With hot temps and a hot Vmax, my...uhhh...boys get sweaty :)
  7. 88vmx12

    Heat Sheild

    At one time my wife put her heel on the exhaust and melted her shoe to the pipe. So I thought there has got to be a way that she won't have to worry about her shoe and can totally relax. So I had this local guy build this for me since I am not at home to access my tools. I used some poster board...
  8. T

    Heat wraps - pipes

    I was wondering if anyone here has had / seen a first gen vmax with an exhaust system that is just heat wrapped pipes. Like what many people put on old school baggers and many hd's. I am just thinking black heat wrapped simple exhaust would look pretty good. A quick google image search of heat...
  9. 95spfldmax

    Heat Shield Removal

    Here's one out of left field...... Has anyone removed the rear cylinders plastic heat shield w/o any adverse effects?? Purely from a streetbike point-of-view.......I have a Morely-messaged Corbin seat just for aguments sake........ And just for clarity, I only ask because last winter I...
  10. F

    American Heat, Palm Springs, CA. 2011

    3 VMAXes burning up the desert asphalt. Dave
  11. Fire-medic

    NBA Miami Heat dancer tryouts

    http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-dancer-auditions-20111030,0,7400953.photogallery #5, 14, 16, 22, 29 choose some!
  12. OCVmax

    Battery Heat Shield?

    Installed Mark's exhaust and realized there isn't a heat shield from the exhaust to the battery. The stock exhaust had a heat shield there. Do you think one is needed??
  13. bigrubbers4x4

    reusing your stock exhaust heat shield

    for you guys that have done exhaust swaps, did you reuse your stock exhaust heat shield or just leave it off? if you left it off are there any issues you ran into?
  14. S

    heat on right peg

    has anyone noticed that if you're riding on the highway for awhile that your right ankle gets awfully warm? i noticed that i have to move my foot away from the peg just slightly to prevent this from happening. The left peg is fine. is there any ducting i could do to prevent this? Thanks, Sid
  15. S

    Heat sgields

    I need,, ok..lol... I want heat shields for my 85 max w/ UFO exhaust, Just shields for front two header pipes. where do I get them? P.S. Shields,,, not sgields...lol..
  16. S

    What's the best way to control heat?

    Install over ride for fan? mess w/ themostat? ect....
  17. E

    Bearing Race Removal w/ Heat Gun-HOW?

    Hi all: I'm about to have in my possession a good heat gun (specifically, a Master Appliance HG501A Master Heat Gun that TURBOVMAX recommended.) Any instructions from y'all regarding the removal of my bottom steering head bearing race with this tool? Thanks very much! Elimax
  18. 06VMAXIMUS

    Heat deflector? removal?? OK???

    I removed the front rubber heat deflector from my bike so that I could mount flexible LED light strips along the frame rails. The front piece goes between the radiator and the front cylinders/faux tank. I also removed the rear plastic one that snaps onto the valve cover bolts. My question is if...
  19. E

    Good heat gun to purchase?

    Hey folks: Anyone know a good brand/model heat gun to purchase so I don't have to use my barbecue lighter any more? Thanks. Elimax
  20. E

    Heat up steering head with what?

    Hi folks: What's the best tool to heat the steering head with in my quest to remove my bottom bearing race? (I'm assuming that a flame is unsafe for the paint.) Who makes a good heat gun? Where to buy one? Thanks very much. Elimax
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