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  1. N

    Rear (swing) arm

    Hi guys, just came to part where I need to assemble rear swing arm and something does not look ok. There is too much space between frame and rear arm. Spacers are there but when i tighten both screws swing arm has some free left-right movement, around 5 mm. My frame was sandblasted and swing...
  2. M

    Rear wheel lift

    Hey guys, I've looked at a couple threads on the forum regarding this but haven't found a definite answer yet for my case. I'm just trying to get the rear wheel off myself but it's proving harder that I thought. Lots have said the wide pitbulls will work, but even pitbulls website says only...
  3. M

    light rust on rear disc brake

    Hey guys, Spring is upon us here in Canada and I had my bike outside for most of the winter (but it was winterized and covered). The problem is the rear tire/disc ended up not being completely covered and there is now light rust covering the rear disc. Should I take some steel wool and...
  4. D

    Rear Fender?

    Found this online. Anyone know where I can find this rear fender, or if it custom how I can go about doing it to my bike?
  5. Traumahawk

    RC 18 inch rear wheel

    I just bought an 18 inch RC rear wheel from Sean. Along with the wheel, and the cush bushings, there is a needle bearing, a "hollow" tube, and 2 seals. One seal was already installed on the right side of the wheel. So I'm assuming that everything will will be placed into the left side of the...
  6. 06VMAXIMUS

    How to get rid of flat spot on a rear tire?

    My son got a 96 Kawi ZX7R last fall, and one of the things he complained about after riding it was the flat spot in the center of the rear tire. The guy he bought it from only rode it on the highway to work and back, with NO turns whatsoever. I told him he would just have to get use to it and...
  7. Vmaxnewfie

    Rear rotor upgrade

    I just picked up a set of used EBC wave front rotors. Anyone know where or what kind of rotor to get on the rear to match the wave front rotors?
  8. Bruiser1198

    Ford 9" Rear End gears?

    Ok , looking around for a friend to see if anyone knows where I can get the center section for a Ford 9" rear with 3: 91 gears in it, or buy it new if some one knows who sells this set up . Have checked with Summit , Currie , Jegs and a few others , everyone offers a 3:89 but he wants a 3:91 ...
  9. G

    Rear wheel set up

    This doesn't look correct to me. Advice please.
  10. D

    Car tyre on rear of 2000 vmax

    G'Day, I have a side car on my Vmax 1200 and was wondering if anyone knows what size car tyre will fit. Thanks Derek
  11. G

    240 rear tire

    Hey guys , I just ordered a 240 rear wheel ... will see if it gets here I ordered form accessories 4 bikes , I have read mixed reviews about there site . 600 bucks for the wheel and 60 for the hub plus ship ... I see everyone seems to recomend Metzelers for the tire even though mixing tire...
  12. carnut108

    hope for a 15" rear radial

    Just read that Harley is coming out with a new 500 and 750. Will be debuting in India tomorrow (17th) it will also be available in the US and early specs says it has a Michelin/ Harley 15" Scorcher ll rear tire. The Scorcher series are radials. Harley tire web sight does not have this size...
  13. D

    rear tire size

    What tire sizes can be run on the rear of the max? Thinking about going with shinkos 230's....
  14. X

    YAMAHA BT 1100 rear wheel

    Hello,does anyone knows if the rear wheel of bt 1100 fit in the v max?The bt has drive shaft and the rear wheel is 17 and 5,5 inchs and takes 180 rim and make a very good swap...
  15. M

    1985 rear wheel fit a 2002

    Hi, Need a quick answer,buddy of mine is breaking up a 1985 Max,will the rear wheel Fit my 2002?,if it does I want to send it of and be converted to 18".
  16. carnut108

    Mixing front radial and rear bias tire

    First let me say that I respect what you guys have to say about most everything. I posted a question in another thread on this subject but did not get the info. I was looking for so I am making a new post. I want to put a radial tire on the front of my Max. Some have said that all MC...
  17. D

    Can I lower my rear fender?

    So I've got myself these 17" wheels running 190/50/17 tires, but will be switching to stockish height 180/55/17s once I get things all bolted up. I know some guys don't like the look of a not-stock wheel under that rear fender and I'm wondering if there's a way I could lower the whole thing with...
  18. N

    Kosman Rear Wheel Modification questions

    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...
  19. B

    rear signal relocation

    I believe I recall seeing some people relocated their signals to their licence plate via a saddlemen relocation bracket. Can't find the thread via search now. Anyways, did you have to lengthen the stock wiring? How did you route the wiring for a clean look? Thanks in advance. Time to start some...
  20. N

    Rear wheel modification for radial tire

    Hey All, Another newbie question....... Many of you are saying that on of the best things that can be done for the VMAX is to get some radials on it. Surfing around a bit, I found SKRACING (skracingproducts.com) and Sandy Kosman who modifies the rear wheel to accept a radial. ($595)...
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