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Hello, I am ready to upgrade to LEDs on my 2004 vmax. For my other bike (Shadow Aero) it was very simple to connect the PNP relay but for the vmax I am confused from reading other posts here. Couple of questions: 1- Do I need to replace the factory relay (5 pins -- picture attached) with...

I'm changing my oil for the first time since I've owned the bike and noticed that the drain bolt has a screw tapped in the center of it. The question is why ? Also the PO did not install the washer on top of the spring for the oil filter so I'm off to the dealer to get the washer. More in gas...

Hey guys! I came across this problem only yesterday. I have a new battery that was fully charged 2 weeks ago. I was using the bike to commute to work on a daily basis (a couple of miles really). Lights and all electronics work as they should. Lights do not dim when rpms are low. DUring the...

If anyone is good with Photoshop, please PM me as I've got a few questions about creating a photo collage. I assume it involves Layers, which I haven't really worked with. Thanks! :cheers:

Ok, I've got 2 new electric horns that I want to mount on my Max. From reading many threads I'm planning to add a hot wire to the positive battery terminal (which is a pain to access) with a 30 amp inline fuse. This will lead directly to the horn relay. For the negative on the relay I will run a...

Hi all: I hope everyone's doing okay out there. Question for y'all about installing some new 90 degree valve stems I purchased for my Max. They are from Moto-D Racing, and can be seen at this address...

Hope everyone is doing okay. Question regarding Ninjaneer's excellent crankcase breather rebuild post from way back in 2011 (see it at http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=17004) He mentions using "Yamabond" a few times, but when I look up "Yamabond" on Google, I see there are...

I'd like to paint the bottom of my forks on my 85 Max. Anyone know off the top of their head what kind of metal the bottom section of the forks are made of? Would it be aluminum by chance? I posted this in the suspension forum but I was told I'd get quicker resonses here. Sorry about the double...

I did not know what these were until I got a manual. The manual says they are preset. Does this mean that they should be screwed all the way in. I note that attempting to "adjust" them gives variable results but the left front carb sends the rpms through the roof when I close it completely...

:ummm: Hey guys, got a question for ya. How do I know if the V-Boost on my bike is actually working? Is there a way to test it somehow? Being this is my 1st Vmax, I'm still learning all the little secrets about it. Thanks.

Just wanted to check the size of pipe used by marks etc. The st/st I have is 38mm OD, 1.2mm wall...

Hi Guys, I've been trying to get my 91 running right since I purchased it 2 years ago. The PO just modified **** for just for doing it.. He told me that he used the bike around town. To me, why do performance mods, if your going to just putt around town. Leave the Beast Max alone and get a...

Hi I'm trying to install the Sean's HD oiler kit. When I removed the clutch basket i saw that the gear already is yellowed plastic does this mean that the HD oiler kit already is installed. Also the orange o-ring has a black o-ring over it, and it is still unpopped. Also how should i reuse...

Well my tire (Qualifier) is bald and for the past few days I've tried to get wheel spin without using brake or clutch on my gen 1. I have yet to look back and see a black stripe behind me. I've tried punching it in 1st at low rpms, just before vboost, just after vboost, and everything in...

Hi, in in the process of dissassembling my forks. I can't find the air valve to remove air pressure. Is there a difference between my 43mm forks and the one in vmaxoutlaw service manual? Do i really need to remove air pressure? Thanks!

Hello, I was just looking at a thread on here from a few years ago. One2dmax posted a really helpful message with pictures showing the Magnacharger crank adapter. Pictures duplicated below... I'm just curious as to how you maintain adequate lubrication, because I know that on a...

Hi, Just wondering if the 2005 red is the same as the 1988-89 red color. I realize one is candy apple red and the other is shift red but I wasn't sure if they just changed the names to account for the flames. I'm only interested in the rear fender so the flames won't matter. Thanks...

Hi, I'm looking to buy an '07 used exhaust from a nearby CL add to replace my dinged up left side muffler on my '88. As I'm sure you know the end caps on the '07 exhaust are black whereas mine are chrome. Knowing very little about how the exhaust is put together, it appears that I cannot...

I'm probably going the Tourtank route for a bigger gas capacity and can't find the size of fuel hose to order for my 04? Tried searching the various forums, Google etc. Thanks. Jack.

Hey! New to the Forum; hoping for some good feedback. Sorry but I'd accidentally posted this in the wrong place yesterday. Rookie mistake!!! I have an '85 VMax that's been rebuilt top to bottom and has worked perfect the last 3 years. This morning it left me stranded for the first time. I was...