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I have only had this Max a short times but compared to my other bikes the clutch is very hard to disengage after a short ride through town my clutch hand (wrist) was shot. What could cause this maybe someone:ummm: installed stiffer springs?

Has anybody had a severely stiff front brake lever after replacing front pads?? Before I replaced them it had some pull before the brakes would start to grab. Now when I pull it they almost grab instantly, but they do release, they aren't dragging. There just seems to be no free play to say lol...

Could anyone tell me how much torque it takes to roll a crank with the spark plugs removed by the end that is under the cap on the stator cover? Mine is very tough to turn.

Hi, I own an 2009 1700 VMAX which I love and have been riding bikes for some 32 years now. Unfortunately I have a problem with the VMAX, the rear suspension is extremely stiff to the extent that the riding is very unpleasant. To give you an idea, it is stiffer than a BMW S1000RR. While this...

Hi, I am new to this forum but glad to join. I own an 2009 1700 VMAX which I love and have been riding bikes for some 32 years now. Unfortunately I have a problem with the VMAX, the rear suspension is extremely stiff to the extent that the riding is very unpleasant. To give you an idea, it...

So I went for a ride today with a fellow vmaxxer and got to sample his bike for about 20 miles. Its a 98 and to put it simply the ride on his bike was BUTTER. He sat on my bike and said "I think your suspension is bottomed out". After experiencing how another Vmax rode and thinking about his...