motorcycle

Need to blow off some steam with my fellow Maxers...bought front/rear Shinko 230s from MS and had them mounted & balanced...took for a ride and I could feel a hop starting at 35mph that really sucked at 45mph (cruising speed). Brought back to the shop that mounted/balance for re-check and all...

Never raced a motorcycle on the drag strip but my nephew did yesterday. He goes to Thunder Valley in Noble, OK. Not knowing anything about it, I asked him about changing gears, the high rev, and how he uses the clutch between gears. I was surprised when he said except for taking off in...

anybody have one of these? http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-motorcycle-lift-68892.html what do you think about it?

Who's interested in hooking up for this event? Let me know if you are! Adventure Park USA located in New Market, MD 11113 West Baldwin Road, New Market MD 21774 301-865-6800 2012 Spring Car, Truck and Motorcycle Super Show April 22nd (rain date May 6th) Mark in on your calendar now and...

Scientists recently found a previously-unknown branch of ancestors of erect humanoids in China. http://www.livescience.com/19039-human-species-china-cave.html Interest in pre-human ancestors has ignited the internet after this recent discovery. Here is one of the comparisons which has fueled...

:bang head::bang head::bang head::rofl_200: Things that COULD work but didn't!!! read a few excerpts: "...I got in there and did as they asked, chopping and gluing on my ZX-10R. Then I focused my efforts on trashing my visor on my Arai helmet as per their instructions." "...It takes...

I was looking at getting a motorcycle lift so I can do more work on my bike as needed. I was looking at http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/1500-lb-capacity-atv-motorcycle-lift-2792.html good price and the store is right down the road from me. Here is my...

What size is big enough when weighing ease of pulling vs interior space needed? I would like to be able to carry 2 bikes(Vmax's) some tools and riding gear. I'm thinking at minimum it should be 10' long (cargo area), 6' wide and 75" tall (interior height). I am contemplating this trailer...

Hi, Iknow most of you buy from internet stores..but Im visiting LA near whittier and wnt to walk in a accesories store..helmets, gloves..etc...can somebody point me where do I have to go for a accesories for motorcycle?

My son will graduate from high school this Spring, and has a desire to become a motorcycle mechanic/technician. I work as a school bus mechanic, so wrenching is also in my sons blood, and he enjoys working on anything with an engine. He wants to attend PSI (power sport institute) in Cleveland...

Saw this motorcycle just recently in a magazine i got in the mail. Looks pretty sweet! http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/11/crs-duu/

http://www.motorcycleshows.com/longbeach :clapping:

Hi, I was trying to keep up with the other thread and kept getting lost:ummm: I decided to post up on this thread with the pictures... The sizes vary so please PM me with what color and size you are interested in if at all and we can go with it from there. I have both mens and womens...

I just ordered a shinko tourmaster rear tire. $76.00 plus shipping. Came to $83 and some change delivered. I thought that was a pretty good deal.

Heading Off to mid Ohio vmd any vmaxers going to be representin' ?

So I am having issues with my carbs I think I need to go though and clean them. Also one of my AF screws is in bad shape the guy that owned my max before me must have drilled them out and went to far on one and now I turned it some and it won't turn anymore and bike won't start now. so i need a...

Came across this site which will be very helpful to me in my work [auto-electrical] and all good knowledge should be shared http://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=2322761#2322761 .Hope the link works this time.Kevman.

"Motorcycle Classics" has an article in the May/June issue, "11 Upgrades for your Classic Bike." One of them is for the YSS PD Fork Valves. Here's the data for your '93-'98: Model YSS PD Fork Valve # Oil Oil level Outer dia. Yamaha VMax 93-98 model #360 20W SAE 160mm 43C and Model YSS PD...

Anyone order from them recently? Do they still give the 25% over cost discount?

I currently do not subscribe to any bike magazines, so I wanted to know if there is any recommendation that is popular to this forum for consideration. :confused2: