suggestions

Hey all, I was about to grab a windscreen and realized that my setup doesn't look very standard at least as far as most bikes go.... The location of the bars, headlight and turn signals is just different from what I can see.... So, I was wondering if anyone might have some suggestions for...

I put a 4-1 Voodoo on about a week ago. Was told that would richen things up so I removed the Y-cover. Stumbled a bit around 5-6K. Read in other places shimming up the Y about 3/16" and adding .025" shims on the needles so tried that. Bike runs fine but I'm still curious what jetting needs...

I will start this by saying I know SeaFoam is considered a very good product. However the 2 times I used to and using the correct amount for winter storage I had to have my carbs rebuilt the next spring. Now I know the Gen 2's a different but not sure how different they are when it comes to gas...

Hi there. Picked up a 93 VMax a month or so ago and after getting the carbs and fork seals done ive been riding it and checking out different things on it and noticed the stock brake light has been removed and the upper light has been made the brake light, but not a taillight. they wired the...

For some strange reason my oldest son (18 yrs old, junior in high-school) has decided he wants a motorcycle :ummm: (I have no idea where this idea came from). I told him he needs to wait until he's in college but think I'll cave before then. We are planning to have him take the MSF new rider...

Hey guys, been a while since I have posted. To busy and trying to ride when I can. I have 2006 with roughly 4200 miles on it. I modified the stock exhaust and I really liked the sound. Bike has always run pretty good. Modifications so far are just the modified stock exhaust and a K&N...

I'm looking for the best option to upgrade my Vmax's headlight and I need some advice. My primary concern is with the amount of watts it will take to run the new headlight. I currently have the bike set up to run a heated jacket, heated gloves, heated socks, and a USB port to run my cell...

Hey guys, just got my bike back on the road and it's running OK, but not great. I installed a holeshot exhaust and I have a Morley kit. With Sean's advice I hve the following settings: 160 mains Stock needle (1 very thin shim) Stock springs Air correctors Morley lid Slides are NOT drilled...

Well I should have my block and pistons back monday. I am curious what I should try to set initial jetting and needle height at. It will be a 1500 with 03 pcw camshafts. Any thoughts would be great!

Yeah... the start button sticks, the horn button is iffy, and the turn signal switches feel like they may be sticky. Big part of that may be the fact that the roads here in Maine seem to have a dust clouds the size of major weather systems surrounding all the construction going on. (I cannot...

Ok so I am a new owner of a 94' V-max. I have all the little stuff taken care of now so it's on to bigger things. My bike came to me with Cobra slip on's with stock header and Stage 1 carb setup at least that's what the previous owner said about the carbs. Well the bike doesn't seem to run as...

What are you guys using for front blinkers other than OEM? I have the OEM's but they are in pretty poor shape. Looking for a cheap, good looking alternative. LED would be fine. Can you use something like a flush mount signal up there on that bracket? thanks,

Hi y'all. I'm back - It's been a while. I was in a horrible car crash on December 19 that almost killed me. My jaw was shattered and multiple skull fractures. It's a long story, but I'm healing well. My wife keeps saying I should ship my V-Max from Tacoma, Washington to Hungary where I live...

Any input on what throw over saddlebags work well on the 1st gen. vmax? Appreciate any help.

I just received my strapless trailer restraint system and it fits both my bikes nicely. Super sturdy and great design when bolted to the trailer frame. Only problem I'm seeing is how close it's to my exhaust..:damn angry: If I remove the black T handle, its still about 1" away How much will...

Looking for a new pair of boots for this summer. Something that's sturdy enough to wear on the bike, but comfortable and tough enough to wear for 12 hours at work. So I can take the bike in and not need to change shoes. Work requires an over-the-ankle shoe. After looking at the paper, it doesn't...

Hello everyone. First of all I have bar end mirrors now that I got off eBay for like $25 2 years ago. They were ok for awhile but from taking them on and off so much they just don't stay tight anymore. Now I love the bar end mirror concept but I was wondering if anyone has a nice set that they...

Hello, I am new to this site and own a 1985 Vmax, I current am unable to ride the bike due to problems with the CDI. I have had to replace the CDI twice in 25 yrs, the first time was due to corrosion of some of the diodes and resistors inside. This time due to a stupid error on my brothers...

Just bought an almost brand new 01 VMax. :eusa_dance: This thing has 4k on it. And the guy bought it new. The carbs are dirty and I am cleaning them this weekend. Riding this bike for the first time I immidiatly realized a serious flaw. This bike has some serious BALLS! And very tight...

Seeing some of us are planning our future excursions , how about this one . First week and a half in April I'm taking the wife to Hawaii for our 40th . Went there on our honeymoon in 72...:eek: Anyways , going to rent a bike for about 5 days ( wont say what kind but I'll be bringing my HD...