What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

[timscues]

Replace my slave cyl. and installed a new braided clutch line, will have to bleed the system tonite, almost a little scare, a bolt cross threaded on the slave mounting but was able to just chase the threads.

 

[Fire-medic]

Replace my slave cyl. and installed a new braided clutch line, will have to bleed the system tonite, almost a little scare, a bolt cross threaded on the slave mounting but was able to just chase the threads.

A good reason not to use a driver/drill when assembling this. Didn't someone not too-long ago bollox-up their slave cyl mounting w/a broken off screw & then an easy-out? I think he decided to junk the cases over it because he couldn't access it to make a repair.

Don't forget to use the syringe/reverse-bleed method for the clutch, it works much better & quicker to remove air bubbles. :clapping:

 

[timscues]

Already planning on it, the wife came out last nite to chek on the status and asked if that was her turkey injector, I said No that one is mine and I don't she had one anymore

 

[Docwade]

Just resurrected my vmax. Bought it new in 1993 in Ohio, over the phone, while stationed in Italy. Had it shipped over in my personal goods. Took it all over southern Europe. Then shipped it to Bahrain. It has been in storage since 2009. So just finished:
Rebuilding carbs after a lemon juice boil on the stove
Installed replacement diaphrams
Installed progressive front fork springs
Installed cops
New battery
Seafoamed fuel system
New fuel filter
Carb sync just seconds ago

This site has been most helpful!

 

[timscues]

Just resurrected my vmax. Bought it new in 1993 in Ohio, over the phone, while stationed in Italy

That must have been nice touring oversea's, nice to see it come back to life, And Thank You.

 

[DMAN999]

Very Nice Doc !!!!

 

[Docwade]

It's was a nice time, but I found a ton of red clay in my tank and fuel filter after Italy.

 

[Fire-medic]

Thank-you for your time in the services.

Doc, you got screwed! Someone in the dealership stole your seat! How did you log all-those km on Job's coat of many colors?:biglaugh:

Still a clean-looking bike.

Does the carb 'lemon-boil' work better than immersion in carb-soak solutions commercially-available? And, do you have a dedicated time to do this, like after you see the wife leave for the mall for a few hours? Do you have a dedicated 12 quart pot you use & keep in the garage so the wife doesn't mistakenly fix "Mikuni soup?":rofl_200:

 

[Docwade]

I tried out the lemon juice boil as it doesn't hurt all the o-rings. You can use an aluminum turkey pan and simmer it for 15 minutes. Basically just a mild acid bath. However, stale gas and lemon does not a pleasant smell make...and that's my "my bike-runs-great cleaning up afterward" towel!

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

Nice bike Doc. Never heard of the lemon juice boil, might have to give it a try next time.

 

[tugla]

Had a nut wiggle off one of the engine mount bolts....lucky bolt still there,double lucky dealer had one in stock......heading back out for evening cruise....

 

[tothemax93]

I tried out the lemon juice boil as it doesn't hurt all the o-rings. You can use an aluminum turkey pan and simmer it for 15 minutes. Basically just a mild acid bath. However, stale gas and lemon does not a pleasant smell make...and that's my "my bike-runs-great cleaning up afterward" towel!

Hi Doc, is that silver lake NY/ Perry. I go to Leicester for the drags every now and then. Wondered if it was the same Silver lake near the drags.

 

[Docwade]

No, it's in Ohio.
Now I'm just waiting for my oil filter and I can change the old Mobil 1 4T oil.

 

[KJShover]

Spent a lazy evening , in the garage; designing, fabbing and prototyping various nitrous solenoid brackets. Some ideas looked better on paper, but didn't translate too well to the bike. Some worked out just fine. I was going all over the bike, looking for places that would hold either both or a single solenoid unit.

This one will replace the manifold cover. I know the solenoid inlet and outlets are positioned funny, it's so the lines clear the Dale Walker frame brace. Basically, just bolt on your solenoids, bolt it to the bike and run your wires and line. Piece of cake. :biglaugh:
Eventually, when legal and the insurance thing gets finished; The system will already be about 50% completed. I'm shooting for bolt-on simple, complete with wiring harness. Just bolt A to A, B to B, etc, then connect plug 1 to 1, 2 to 2 .... you guys get the idea. I want the buyer to be able to have the system installed in about 2 hours with a low skill level.

 

[one2dmax]

Nice, I've got a ton of intakes we could weld up bung locations in. Then you can sell them on an exchange.

 

[KJShover]

Nice, I've got a ton of intakes we could weld up bung locations in. Then you can sell them on an exchange.

Sweet:clapping: when I get to that point your phone will be ringing.

 

[CrackerRican]

Installed voltage meter in the blank dummy light spot. I still have to wire.

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=370802192985&index=3&nav=WATCHING&nid=04615756673

Finished installing & wiring voltage meter

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

Larry, the gauge looks sweet. Does it work well?.... Easy install?

 

[CrackerRican]

In direct sun light it's a little hard to see, I just cup my hand over it & I can see it. I cut out the blank dummy light with a dremel & silicone it. 3 wires red= hot, black=ground,white=metering. I hook white to + batt. , black to - batt. , & red to ignition
I got the meter from eBay http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=370802192985&index=3&nav=WATCHING&nid=04615756673 I cut the little screw holes off for more room to fit in. You don't need them because you silicone them in.

You can get red,blue, yellow, & green. The size is .28" $7.50 free shipping. You can order a couple of them for spares at that price.

 

[KJShover]

Turned out great. Did that face plate ever get there?