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  1. StanVM2007

    New REVOLT Voltage Regulator from RM Stator

    RM Stator came up with a new type of regulator, in which they eliminated diodes. According to them, it runs much cooler and is much more reliable - army , racing etc. tested. Still patent pending, so they are a bit secretive about the finer details. I just installed my SH847 from them, but...
  2. g2501

    radiator fan upgrade

    Hi everybody, I was thinking about a fan upgrade and a manual switch to better cool the engine. The only supplier of aluminium fan blade for the 1gen v-max seems to be Muzzys Fan # HT-H5 Unfortunately I cannot find this fan at a decent price and the official Muzzys website has no reference for...
  3. A

    Dash upgrade by a new guy :)

    Hi guys after many years wanting I bought my first V-max a few months back.... Being an American import and being in Australia I decided a new modern dash was in order so I could actually see how fast I was going I've fitted an Acewell MD085.. fits beautifully in the original housing and wired...
  4. g2501

    rear master cylinder upgrade

    Being an inexperienced rider I made a huge mess with my rear master cylinder. Long story short : I've decided to make some maintenance to the rear master cylinder and ordered the kit. Swapped all the internal parts with the new one and mount it back on the bike. as soon as I tried to pump...
  5. B

    switgear upgrade

    Had issue with horn button on mine. So in my tradition of cracking a nut with sledge hammer lol. Ive decided if money allows to upgrade them maybe to r1 or similar. Only issue is reserve tank switch can I seperate this swtch to bars or else where ?
  6. D-Max2012

    What has been your personal best upgrade / project / mod and why?

    I'm sure that different people have different things they've done to the Max, (and are still doing, for that matter :biglaugh:), but what has been your personal best upgrade /project / mod and why? For instance, In my case. My 91 was neglected, barely covered, left out in the elements...
  7. J

    Reflector/LED upgrade Pt. 2

    PBM-RHP12: Low Profile Peterbilt LED Truck and Trailer Lights - 6” LED Side Clearance Lights w/ 12 High Flux from superbrightleds.com 4" Red LED Utility Strip Light Bar- 6 Diodes Sealed Light Two Wire Assembly from Ebay. 4" Red LED Utility Strip Light Bar- 6 Diodes Sealed Light Two Wire Assembly
  8. J

    Reflector/LED upgrade Pt. 1

    SINGLE (+)WIRE & BASE GROUND SET UP Advanced Auto: (Black base & 2 LED light) $4.79 Red 'Sealed 2-bulb Clearance/Marker Light w/ 6' lead, black ABS bracket Brand: Optronics Product Code: OPT-MC67RK Walmart: (Chrome base & 1 LED light) $7.87 Blazer C12531R LED 4" Sealed Running Board Light, Red...
  9. jdeitz1979

    Brake calipers upgrade

    I'm looking to upgrade my front brakes on my '91 Vmax. I have currently a set of 2000 R6 fronts that were given to me that do not fit. The bolt pattern is a bit longer then stock. Anyone here have '91 stock forks that has an upgrade, and if so, what are you running? Sent from my iPhone using...
  10. pikipikos

    Brake upgrade 6 pot

    Hey guys...new to the forum...but i learnt a lot from you on my Vmax project.. Now i have an issue..i think of BRAKE UPGRADE... 6pot calipers.. On new EBC rotors 298mm stock size..FZR1000 SUMITOMO'S FIT THE MAX FORK?? And what about the disc?? Is it small or will do the work??? :worthy::clapping:
  11. caseyjones955

    PC Upgrade GTX 1080 with old processor? PC guys?

    I have a self assembled system with 16gb ram, an AMD Phenom II X6 (6 core @ 3.2hz not overclocked, yet) on an MSI NF980-G65 mb, currently running a GTX770. The system masters everything at 1080p with graphics maxed. Playing stuff like Dying Light, Mad Max, Borderlands/2, Doom, Fallout4, Far Cry...
  12. J

    FZR1000 Front caliper upgrade...

    Just installed front 6 pod calipers from a 95 FZR1000 and new EBC HH pads on my 97 Max..wow what a difference....had to lower the dist block down an inch to make lines work(IMO...or in my comfort zone) until I order steel lines...bolt on using stock master cylinder....see pics....Thank you Sean...
  13. Traumahawk

    Wins 10 advantages/disadvantages

    I'm looking at getting a new laptop for work. Everything comes with windows 10 installed, which i can DOWNGRADE to windows 7 professional. I know that there are issues with upgrading to windows 10, but what are the issues with starting out with windows 10? Thanks Eric
  14. J

    Brake upgrade.... need adapter

    So, I recently got a nice shiny new set of rotors, and I have the calipers for the gen1 (the newer model dual pistons) and I need the adapter that allows those new calipers to be mounted on the 85 forks.... I'm hoping someone has them, I've checked with Morleys Muscle and they no longer have...
  15. Bill Seward

    Windows 10 upgrade.

    It took about 4 hours to uprgade my Win7 laptop to Win10. I lost all my passwords, music, photos and lots of programs. After about 2 hours of aggrivation, I reverted back to 7. Took 15 minutes, and everything worked fine. I had another laptop that I did a full restore to 7 on, immediately before...
  16. 82ndCowboy

    Looking to upgrade Masters and calipers.

    OK guys. Ive decided my next mod is to upgrade the brake calipers and master cylinders on My VMAX. ANY one got any pics of some upgrades? Was thinking R1 or ZFR1000, but thats not set in stone. I want bolt on without adapters. Anyone find any with red pot caps? I need to find a matching brake...
  17. B

    Sport bike front wheel upgrade

    I'very been looking for a good front tire for my 1st Gen. It seems they only make bias ply for that size rim. Doesn't make much sense to me since we haven't seen bias ply tires on cars in over 30 years, so I went searching for a better solution. Many threads talk about retro fitting a sport bike...
  18. B

    Sport bike front wheel upgrade

    I'very been looking for a good front tire for my 1st Gen. It seems they only make bias ply for that size rim. Doesn't make much sense to me since we haven't seen bias ply tires on cars in over 30 years, so I went searching for a better solution. Many threads talk about retro fitting a sport bike...
  19. E

    KN Air Filter Upgrade

    Got a good deal on a air filter today. Has anyone replaced their filter can give me some info on how to do it. I had the seat off, took off the front and back screws from one scoop and the screws at the back of the dummy tank. Felt like something was still holding the tank at the front? I...
  20. carrizog60

    charging wires "upgrade"

    hello new vmax owner,a 2002 model that had 8000km on clock but was sitting for a year due to a crash. after cleaning the bike i rode her the first time to see that when hot it would miss at idle up to 2000rpm. carbs shotgunned and same. went to see the voltage and it was only...
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