What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

[Fire-medic]

I never experienced a loose stock handlebar/master cyl, but I would sand down the 1/2 clamp a bit (the one which holds the bolt heads) until I got a good 'purchase' on the handlebar. It shouldn't take much sanding.

Install clutch master cylinder, use the vacuum pump to bleed the system. just under 1.5min lever grabs right at the top. Change oil and filter, Check bolts all around the bike for tightness. Check front and rear brakes, Coolant level, Syc carbs, Brake fluid levels, Check tire pressures, Check fork oil level, Check all carb boots,


Also question clutch master cylinder that was order did not have this little lip that fits under the lights housing.. Also it was kinda loss on the handlebar. I had to rap the handlebar with leather strip so the clutch master cylinder fit tight.

 

[ImCannibal]

Am I doing this right?

 

[jagco1]

I never experienced a loose stock handlebar/master cyl, but I would sand down the 1/2 clamp a bit (the one which holds the bolt heads) until I got a good 'purchase' on the handlebar. It shouldn't take much sanding.

Thanks, Will try it....

I check the model number of the parts, My vmax is a 1992 has a different part number than 1997 and up for clutch master cylinder.

They sent the wrong 1 out to me....

They are sending my the clamp to match the new 1 for it for free...

1985 to 1997

Clutch M Cylinder
1FK-26450-10-00

clamp
1AE-26467-00-00

1998 to 2007
Clutch M Cylinder
2KW-W2645-00-00

clamp
1AE-26467-01-00

 

[a113ycat]

Am I doing this right?

ImCannibal I would recommend starting a new thread specifically for what you are doing.

 

[ImCannibal]

ImCannibal I would recommend starting a new thread specifically for what you are doing.

I was just being a goon, that was my progress from the day of wrenching and putting silly parts on the max. I think Sean is the only one that knows exactly what I'm doing to it, but once it's ready to ride again I'll post a start-finish build thread.

 

[one2dmax]

I am glad to see there appears to be progress!

 

[Traumahawk]

I was just being a goon, that was my progress from the day of wrenching and putting silly parts on the max. I think Sean is the only one that knows exactly what I'm doing to it, but once it's ready to ride again I'll post a start-finish build thread.

Looks like you putting USD forks on it.

 

[Lotsokids]

What did I do today? Took some photos. That's all. I sure love this bike.
Just after I took these photos I took my son to the park to hit a softball around and played catch. It's easy for these machines to distract us from our family and what's really important.

 

[jagco1]

Order the Rico Intiminator for the front forks.

 

[Traumahawk]

Order the Rico Intiminator for the front forks.

Ive thought about those...can you post how it turns out?

 

[jagco1]

Ive thought about those...can you post how it turns out?

Will do.... i hope they work as claim.

 

[ImCannibal]

Looks like you putting USD forks on it.

Shhhhhh you'll ruin it

 

[Redbone]

Ive thought about those...can you post how it turns out?

I have the Ricor's Eric, they were not a night and day difference but I think they made for a smoother ride, and I noticed that with potholes and other sharp edged bumps they were less jarring through the handlebars. And they match my Progressive 440's theory of operation, differentiating whether it was input from the road or from the frame.
I bought them when they were on the introductory sale (~$150.00 if I remember correctly) but would probably not have bought them for the full asking price.

 

[jagco1]

Install rick's 4 pole started today, Turns the motor smooth and fast. Less amps then the old starter I had in there.

 

[jagco1]

I have the Ricor's Eric, they were not a night and day difference but I think they made for a smoother ride, and I noticed that with potholes and other sharp edged bumps they were less jarring through the handlebars. And they match my Progressive 440's theory of operation, differentiating whether it was input from the road or from the frame.
I bought them when they were on the introductory sale (~$150.00 if I remember correctly) but would probably not have bought them for the full asking price.

I did a lot reading on these and race tech.... Ricor's can be adjusted and drop in no mods to it. I found a set for $98.00 on ebay buy it now post. I jump on it right away. I'm learning from Jamie to hope stuff when the price is real good it may never come again.

 

[Traumahawk]

I changed the brakes....front and rear. You can see in the pic....I needed to change the brakes. Those pads were on the left front caliper.

I also put a set of the green pads on the rear. With new brakes front and rear....it feels like a new bike.

 

[one2dmax]

You got full use out of them! Looks like I got them to you just in time.

 

[Traumahawk]

You got full use out of them! Looks like I got them to you just in time.

Yep....and thanks for that. The one didnt even make any sound until this last saturday.

 

[Streetfighterkz]

I don't post a lot but I just ordered a few gaskets that have been leaking some oil, along with new fork seals and the Progressive fork lowering springs. Planning to check steering bearings and maybe toss some paint on the trees and fork lowers while it's apart.

Later, Doug

 

[scuff]

Shimmed my valves, with help from Sean, thanx again Sean, now everything is nice and tight or should I say loose in a good way now it's on to paint and reassembly .