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Ok, I’m looking to buy a VMAX. Test rode one a couple of months ago and the means to purchase have finally arrived. Loved it, best bike I have ever ridden. So, a few questions: Is there any general information I should be aware of before I walk into a dealership? I am going to finance and do...

Just got a used 4-2, UFO slash cut system . Besides keeping everything loose while installing it, is their anything else I need to do that isn't obvious. Haven't taken the stock headers off yet. Bike doesn't have a center stand. Do I lose the stock heat shields when reassembling? Came with...

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Gonna do some upgrades to my Max this winter, because the winter up here in Sweden tends to become long, dark and boring, so need projects... Any way... I bought a set of 1995 FZR1000 6-pot front calipers. They are rebuilt and painted gold. Bike is black. So to keep this Black-Gold colouring...

I just received my UFO Dragstar and Stage 7 kit. I ordered the slash cut and received both the slash cut and megaphone. I'm going to install/ tune it with the slash cut first because I prefer the looks. I have a couple questions: 1) If I install the megaphone later to maybe quiet it up a...

tried to post on the starvmax site but it appears to be down. so ill ask here. can a tire larger than a 240 40 18 be mounted on the wider rim and clear the swingarm? and the install of the 240 requires the removal of the swingarm inspection cover-what are guys or gals running the 240 doing to...

After 10 years w beloved Gen1,am thinking of gen2..I'm aware of external mods for it,but was wondering if anyone has made/tried,cams,pistons,head mods etc? I suspect with the right mods this bike should be in the 220-240rwhp league according to cc to hp ration of big sport bike,adventure bike...

So I just brought my Max home. 1989 with around 15k on it. I got it from the 2nd owner who got it from his father in law who bought it new on 4/1/89. The screw for the brake and clutch master cylinder are stripped. I tried an easy out and no luck. The question, can I use a dremel to make a slot...

Well just bit the bullet after wanting a max for well over a decade. Unfortunately as funds are tight I've got an 85 that needs some work. Hoping there are a few people on here that might be able to point me in the right direction. Bike has 15,000kms on it. Generally well taken care of...

Hey All, I am filling out the form for Sandy to modify the rear wheel on my 2001 VMAX. Please help with the following questions that I need answered to complete the form: 1) Square or round lip? 2) New width? I'm not looking for some huge tire, just an 18". 3) Off center...

Hi all, what is the stock coil ohm size? Have any 1 install / used dyna coils on there vmax? How / were on the bike they was install? Have any 1 install the dyna coils that take dual spark plug wires if so what model coils and location on the vmax there was install. Thanks for your help.

OK, I have been considering going over to Shell Rotella oil based on comments on this forum. I thought there were two versions, synthetic and regular (dino). I went to their website and found the following 5 versions: T1 (Straight Grade) - T3 (Professional Value) - T5 (Synthetic Blend) - T6...

Hi y'all i'm about to buy an 05' anniversary edition. It has 18" wheels and a few other things, see photo. From talking to the owner the bike was dropped at some time, it now has UFO exhaust, a scratched right scoop, and the front wheel was bent at some time. He took off the wheel...

Let me start off by saying how appreciative I am of this website. I purchased a 1988 Vmax a couple weeks back that was in great condition. I've had many questions since my purchase and most have been answered with quick use of the search bar. I've been riding the bike for a couple weeks now...

Hi, Last weekend, I noticed my real wheel was making creaking noises: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpoa_rN1Db4 It used to do that before, but I fixed that by tightening the loose nut number 16: However, the nut was still tight but the noise has returned, worse then before. When I investigated...

I've read somewhere that the valves tend to tighten up when they go out of adjustment on these motors. Is that right? It would seem that if that's the case, the engine would pull more vacuum? If that happened, wouldn't it then pull the slides and needles out earlier? It seems my bike is doing...

So, I've got my wideband datalogger installed, and was wondering what Afrs i should be looking for at what range at wot. I'm guessing I should be shooting for 13-13-5? I've gotten tired of guessing on this thing.

Just got the dynatek 3000 for my max and thought I was already to start flippin switches to set the advance and guess what?....... no dip switches, the instructions say it has 2 tunes preset and to even switch between them you need the handlebar mount switch. I tried to find one and could not...

Morning all, Found a set of used SuperTrapp slip ons for sale in my area for 150$. Is that a decent price? Can I paint the exhaust? Lastly, I would like some comments on how people who have the SuperTrapp exhaust like them? Pros and cons please. Thank all Twisted

Hi, Just bought and installed UFO exhausts. Looks and sounds awesome! two question though; - How much should i tighten the exhaust gasket clamps? I tightened them until the can't move but the mufflers can still around the midpipe. Should I tighten it more or would i be fine like this...