What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

[Fire-medic]

The heads got a 0.005" surfacing, so not really a big difference in comp. ratio I assume, but a better seal to keep gases where they are & where they need to go. I thought about doing better head components, but my shop owner, Steve, at Under Pressure, Dania Beach FL said, "just put it back to stock for now, w/the ignition and carb/exhaust work, you should be happy, and it should be reliable. You can always go hotter in the future if you wish but that will cost $$$."

He did one awhile ago where the guy dropped $13K on Suzuki valvetrain components, huge pistons, valves, lots of machine work, etc. It beat-up another guy's supercharged VMax he also built. Oh, and that was w/o the nitrous he also installed, but the guy who owns it is afraid to use it. Steve rode it after the build (of-course) and as an 'all-motor' build, he said it's the wildest VMax he's done, torque just everywhere and big HP!

The 3-angle valve job, just for the machine work, was about $15.62 a cut (3 cuts x 16 valves x $15.62 =?). The bill was about $1.5K before tax, w/new valve cover gaskets, some misc. seals, other gaskets, plugs, oil, filter, labor. I removed & installed the engine to save some $. He tuned it after I got it all back together too. It starts instantly & has that "V-8" rumble we all love. The UFO 4/1 is a bit anti-social though, short-shift around any cops, and never let them get to your right and sit there, because you are gonna have a conversation once the light changes, even short-shifting. They will be giving you a 'blue-light invite' to chat once they get an earful!

Matter of fact, I am gonna go for a ride right now! See ya!

Here are shots of the 1500cc + build w/the Suzuki shim-under bucket conversion & hot cams.

 

[CaptainKyle]

Well not the max but I painted the Magna today. These pictures suck off the phone in the shop tonight. I will get some goood pictures tomorrow in the sunlight with a real camera.

 

[srk468]

Well not the max but I painted the Magna today. These pictures suck off the phone in the shop tonight. I will get some goood pictures tomorrow in the sunlight with a real camera.

Still looks gorgeous Kyle, on a Magna that color will look awesome!!

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[davesax36]

Leak-down tested searching for my missing mpg... Spark plugs are next if I can find a place that stocks them.

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Leak-down tested searching for my missing mpg... Spark plugs are next if I can find a place that stocks them.

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I've never had an issue getting them at the auto parts store. Plus, you will pay 1/3 the price than a MC dealer

 

[NHVmaxpower]

Well if the rest of my parts come today I will be installing a new volt meter,handlebars & riser,carb boots,main jets, & couple other parts can't remember what I have coming. Then add fuel & hear her purrr .

 

[gamorg02]

Well if the rest of my parts come today I will be installing a new volt meter,handlebars & riser,carb boots,main jets, & couple other parts can't remember what I have coming. Then add fuel & hear her purrr .

why do you need a voltmeter. u have ecliptech right?

 

[NHVmaxpower]

why do you need a voltmeter. u have ecliptech right?

I ordered it before the shift light & will be nice to see the voltage w/ out messing w/ the shift light

 

[Tex85]

CBR tail light mod yesterday, new marks 4:2 exhaust and rear venom rubber today.

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[tothemax93]

Hit a whopping 42 degrees here. Took it out for 5 mile spin. Front felt very solid with new progressive's and lowered. CBR tail light stayed in place. Tried to see if the ecliptic shift light matched factory tach while driving. Probably not the best idea i've had:eusa_dance:

 

[Bill Seward]

Bought a set of those little oval turn signals to replace the stockers. I had to move them to the license plate light to get the saddlebags mounted, and the stock ones looked awful hanging out in the breeze. These little ones are genuine fake carbon fiber, and use regular light bulbs - I wont have to mess around with load resistors to make them flash at a normal rate.....

I got 4 of them for $8.99 shipped, so I'm really not expecting anything great, but they'll do to get the bike to Thunder with the bags on. Not sure if I'm gonna put the fronts on. I only use the fronts as signals - the running lights are not connected, so these would plug right in.

Anyone use these lights? Got 'em on EBay.

 

[DMAN999]

Bought a set of those little oval turn signals to replace the stockers. I had to move them to the license plate light to get the saddlebags mounted, and the stock ones looked awful hanging out in the breeze. These little ones are genuine fake carbon fiber, and use regular light bulbs - I wont have to mess around with load resistors to make them flash at a normal rate.....

I got 4 of them for $8.99 shipped, so I'm really not expecting anything great, but they'll do to get the bike to Thunder with the bags on. Not sure if I'm gonna put the fronts on. I only use the fronts as signals - the running lights are not connected, so these would plug right in.

Anyone use these lights? Got 'em on EBay.

I Bought these last fall:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-Four-Ch...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5aeee43fc6
They are probably very similar to what you bought, they also use regualr bulbs.
So far they work great.

 

[reddobie0]

Finally got a chance to put on backrest!

 

[Bill Seward]

Dennis: Pretty close... Little lightweight plastic signals. Those stock ones were gonna vibrate the rear inner fender into a stress crack if I used them.

Back in 1987 I had the lights mounted back there to allow mounting of a set of bags. The inner fender did crack. Had it braced and welded right away, but they shook like crazy!

 

[CaptainKyle]

started cutting & buffing the Magna today & reassembling. Got a good picture of my max reflecting out of the Magna.

 

[Traumahawk]

New Shinkos front and rear. First set ever....MAJOR difference.

 

[Tex85]

started cutting & buffing the Magna today & reassembling. Got a good picture of my max reflecting out of the Magna.

Looks great! Putting the stickers on definitely makes it pop as well, nicely done.

 

[CaptainKyle]

Looks great! Putting the stickers on definitely makes it pop as well, nicely done.

Thanks ! The cutting in buffing is what makes it. There is no texture as you seen earlier its slick as hell now.

 

[timscues]

Put on the speed bleeders and new bolts for the mufflers and side covers and put the on the new starter cable? Will be on the road this weekend after the long long restoration

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[NHVmaxpower]

Installed my jets,boots,volt meter & fired her up. She puurs again .I'm happy she runs as good seeing this is my first vmax carb rebuild. It got late so tomorow I will fine tune the carbs & take for a spin around the block.