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I installed the clean and kreemed tank today. I then proceeded and did the pauls peashooter to clean the carbs. I went on a ride and it was better and sometimes there was no problems and the bike pulled through all the way until redline but a few times it did breakup a little above 6-7K rpms...

Hey guys, i just picked up a draw-through turbo kit(used). Don't know much about the kit. I do know it uses a S&S carb. Got a few questions though... Would this be a decent setup(draw-through turbo) for a STREET oriented V-Max? I'm sure the size/type of turbo will affect this to some degree...

Greetings all. Talked to my dyno guy today, who worked for Yamaha when the Max was introduced. He has done only 3-4 Max's, usually they have been messed with (like mine). The last one had flatsides, which he ended up with 135hp at the rear (I wish) In order to make his work a little easier, I...

When you rebuilt your front forks which seals do you replace - all of them? Is there a list of what part numbers to purchase? Did you go with OEM parts or aftermarket parts? I have looked through the threads and it looks like the progressive springs are an essential modification when doing a...

Hey. . .I'm new to the V-Max so bear with me on these questions because the FAQ page was blank. What years were the V-Max made? The V-Max is air cooled isn't it? What was the OEM displacement? I see that their long rod and big bores available. . .is it possible to reduce the displacement of...

Hey all. I've owned a lot of bikes over the years, but never had a Max. Always loved them, just never got one for whatever reason. Now that I have decided that a used V-Max will be the next bike, I had a few questions. 1) Are there any specific years to avoid or common problems to watch for ...

I've owned recently a V-Rod, a few BMW's, and until yesterday a Road King Custom and I'm thinking I've finally found a bike I'm going to stick with for a bit... I found a seemingly very well-maintained 1994 VMAX, yellow, for sale by the original owner. I've heard a lot of good about the bike...

I've been wanting to put a belly pan on my VMAX for along time. Well, I finally ordered one from "Fat Max", and I haven't received it yet but I have the following questions. - Can I still keep my stock case savers (ordered aftermarket), by making cutout?:ummm: - I was thinking of getting it...

Hello, I have two kerker cans with 2" inlets and wondered if they are supposed to be slip ons? I have a holeshot system right now so I can't look at my bike. I'm almost ashamed to revel this but...

Hello Guys/Gals, I'm new on here and just wanted to ask some simple questions about one of the baddest motorcycles on the planet: The Yamaha Vmax. I never had a street bike before and until now, with the high price of gas that it is I'm really considering on buying a street bike. I always rode...

I bought the Panasonic LC-X1220P "universal" battery that the V-max Outlaw site links to. First off, love the price, $49. And it's a AGM type battery. (The AGM battery in my Valkyrie is 11 years old, so I'm sold on the technology. ) And even though it's 40 degrees here, the V-Max roared to...

These are probably stupid questions. There are lots of post on this but I have a couple of questions that I can't find the answer to. I have a set of progressive lowering springs that I got from the previous owner. He had purchased them and never installed them. The kit can be installed to...

quick intro My name is Gary Wright 24 yrs old im from Ohio and looking into getting my first bike (riding limited to few dirt bikes 10 years of atvs). Ive lurked for a quite abit on here just to see the thoughts on a vmax being a first bike and the general consensus is it is not a good beginner...

Am in process of swaping the stock diff with a Venture one. Have separated and removed the diff and the swingarm and am going to replace all bearings and seals. I was expecting some form of lubrication where the u-joint is and assumed the rubber plug on the top of the swingarm in front was a...

Re: Q&A start_part 2 Q: I’ve changed to a different intake system and want to sell my old stock carburetors, what has other sets sold for? A: Stock carbs have sold for around $150-500 on eBay depending on the condition and if they have a jet kit installed or not. Q: Are Dynojet stage 1...

I been looking at getting some of my Vmax parts black chromed. I am a little anti chrome. Looking at having the scoops, sissy/ grab bar, side panels and maybe the wheels and fork lowers done too. I did a quick web search and came up with a process called PVD. Does anyone know if this process...

I'm selling my CBR600F4 to get a cruiser. I'm losing a lot of enjoyment out of biking being hunched over and generally in an aggressive riding position. I live just outside Toronto Ontario and am interested in learning more about the vmax. I've heard comments about the suspension being out of...

Hi all, I recently picked up a 1991 Max - having previously owned a 2001, the first thing I aspire to improve are the brakes. The clutch master cylinder could use a rebuild, and so can the front MC - to which can be replaced by the 2003 FJR's MC to my understanding. Can the clutch MC be...

Anyone purchase this system and leave the Carb setting stock? I really don't wanna be messing with the inside of the carbs. I have a T-boost, K&N Filter, and I ride with the t-boost on 90 % of the time . My stock jet sizes are 152.5 for 2,4 and 155 for 1,3. and I'm at Sea-level...

I am upgrading the suspension on my '99. I dropped the fronts 1.5" in the clamps and that made it handle much better. I now enjoy the tight stuff. I thought I read a lot of good things about the progressive 11.5" but now believe it will probably drop it too much (I like cornering). Instead of...