What’s on your Vmax Xmas list

[Marauder03]

Hi, Merry Christmas. I know Christmas isn’t all about gifts but I’m wondering what is on your Vmax Christmas list this year. I asked for highway pegs for my Gen 2 it’s really the only thing left on my mods list. I probably won’t get them but I asked. I hope everyone has a merry Christmas, I’m looking forward to seeing some family and having some good laughs and hopefully a good meal. I hope you enjoy your holiday as well! So what’s on your list? Merry Christmas

 

[CaptainKyle]

Nothing for the Max but my wing is getting a few things . I got some new taillight trim and am fixing to put some new lights on the trunk and saddlebags

 

[Marauder03]

My wish list is to add a Gen 1 and a goldwing to the stable, how’s the wing ride? Has to be a frickin Cadillac! I’m good for about an hour on my Gen 2 after that I feel my age, I’ve never ridden a goldwing but I’m sure it’s a little more comfortable, lol

 

[CaptainKyle]

My wish list is to add a Gen 1 and a goldwing to the stable, how’s the wing ride? Has to be a frickin Cadillac! I’m good for about an hour on my Gen 2 after that I feel my age, I’ve never ridden a goldwing but I’m sure it’s a little more comfortable, lol

Wing rides great and Handel's great for a big bike and has good power for what it is. It Handel's way better than a stock Gen 1 in my opinion

 

[user 16790]

my vmax christmas list wish would have to be a 'buyer', but can't have one of those until I've got a new pick up coil

 

[BikerMidwife]

This year I treated myself to a 93 vmax (wanted one for 30 years). Wheel bearings for the Z are showing up in husbands ebay purchases though so I think I’m going to be happy. Long as he doesn’t see the new shocks on the credit card we’ll be fine

 

[Parminio]

Nothing.

My'07 is still perfect. Has been since the day I bought it in 2007.

 

[marsmax85]

A built 1500 low compression motor........

 

[ga_max]

Thor has not placed anything on his Xmas list, but he has requested a new kidney for me.
Doug

 

[02GF74]

My list
1. Plasti-chrome carb cover (to save me repairing the broken lug again.
2. Left radiator cover (had to repair mine)
3. Hoping the pilot jets don't block up over winter thus avoiding the annual carb strip down.
4. Schuberth C4 pro carbon helmet.

Nothing urgent but nice to have.

 

[Rollie]

I bought used , as usual:

Windshield and Mounts
Corbin Seat
Front Cruising Pegs and Mounts
Speedometer with Cable
Kuryakin Handlebar Grips

Thanks Kyle

 

[Jerrbear]

Got my 2005 and a new helmet. For my birthday might try to swing a set of pipes and jetting?

 

[dgamber0]

Santa loves Vmax gifts. My 2010 got the tuning fork scoop emblems. My 85 got 3 new shift forks and hardened back cut trans gear set. Happy holidays to all!

 

[CaptainKyle]

I think my wish is to get some of them out of my garage. I am running out of room.lol

 

[Marauder03]

So far a wonderful Christmas! Haven’t received my highway pegs but I figured I’d ask, lol I was on Craigslist yesterday and found a gen3 Honda magna for sale, I know it’s not a Vmax but it is a V4 so please don’t hate. I don’t want to give away the price but it’s not much more than the pegs I asked for. It runs and has some extras and I’m pretty fired up about a new toy. If I could beat the guy up real good on the price, cause I hate paying full price I’ll jump on it. I’m not cheap! Just frugal hope your having a wonderful Christmas and I’ll keep you posted on my Xmas present to myself.

 

[joksi]

Ho Ho Ho...
there was no 3d printer on my wishlist. But my lady bought me somethign even better:
a '99 VMax!

I'll pick it up Mondays from Vienna. Now looking out for wider wheels front and rear - if possible used ones.

 

[WC Hart]

I have a complete 98 front end triple trees down to brakes to replace my 86 from CaptKyle

 

[Fire-medic]

Ho Ho Ho...
there was no 3d printer on my wishlist. But my lady bought me somethign even better:
a '99 VMax!

I'll pick it up Mondays from Vienna. Now looking out for wider wheels front and rear - if possible used ones.

Congratulations on the impending arrival.

My opinion is the #1 improvement to be made on a Gen. 1 for handling improvements is switching to front and rear radial tires. While 15" radial motorcycle tires aren't unobtainable as they were in the past, you won't find any in a V speed rating (to 149 mph, coincidentally the max speed usually listed for a Gen. 1). If you find yourself above double-digit speeds then radial tires will improve the confidence you have in your bike's handling, especially on less-than perfect pavement, and on curves.

You should be looking for a 17" or 18" rear, something in a 5-1/2" rear will fit between the swingarm. Anything wider will require swingarm widening. 17" rear radial tire has more rubber choices, but will cost you top-end speed, the 18" rear radial tire is a bit-shorter height to the OEM rear wheel tire combo, but will not cost you as-much top end.

You can use a OEM front wheel with a radial tire, don't go wider than the OEM size if you aren't widening the wheel, in the radial tire you fit. It's not optimal, but it can work. A 3-1/2" wide front tire/wheel is what's suggested for a radial tire to 'spread' its beads properly.

I offer 17" and 18" X 5-1/2" rear wheels on OEM splined hubs, a bolt-on swap. The first is an 18" wheel with a new billet rim bolted to a machined OEM splined hub.



The 17" has a used rim welded-on an OEM splined hub. It's less-expensive.

 

[joksi]

Congratulations on the impending arrival.

My opinion is the #1 improvement to be made on a Gen. 1 for handling improvements is switching to front and rear radial tires. While 15" radial motorcycle tires aren't unobtainable as they were in the past, you won't find any in a V speed rating (to 149 mph, coincidentally the max speed usually listed for a Gen. 1). If you find yourself above double-digit speeds then radial tires will improve the confidence you have in your bike's handling, especially on less-than perfect pavement, and on curves.

You should be looking for a 17" or 18" rear, something in a 5-1/2" rear will fit between the swingarm. Anything wider will require swingarm widening. 17" rear radial tire has more rubber choices, but will cost you top-end speed, the 18" rear radial tire is a bit-shorter height to the OEM rear wheel tire combo, but will not cost you as-much top end.

You can use a OEM front wheel with a radial tire, don't go wider than the OEM size if you aren't widening the wheel, in the radial tire you fit. It's not optimal, but it can work. A 3-1/2" wide front tire/wheel is what's suggested for a radial tire to 'spread' its beads properly.

I offer 17" and 18" X 5-1/2" rear wheels on OEM splined hubs, a bolt-on swap. The first is an 18" wheel with a new billet rim bolted to a machined OEM splined hub.

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The 17" has a used rim welded-on an OEM splined hub. It's less-expensive.

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Oh that sounds superb to me, I read about the FJR conversion - but if you could sell me that - it would be more than great (if affordable).
Could you kindly of me the 17" rear one and a 3 1/2" front wheel? Alternatively could you tell me the price for the 18" rear one please?
I love to read what you are writing and suggesting.

 

[ouchez]

Got my 2005 and a new helmet. For my birthday might try to swing a set of pipes and jetting?

Keep it stock, you will gain nothing but problems.