40 mph
Hey Vmaxman Who rides at less than 40 mph? not me! Yob.'89 Max. Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Carburetor Questions
For Campbell and others who've been messing with the pilot jet deal. I tried some #157.5 jets in my PAJ-2 to replace stock original #170's. At the same time I removed .020" shims from my stock needles. I have #155 main jets, the pilot screws are still about 2.5-2.75 turns out. I didn't change this. I still have diaphragm springs tied (5-6 turns) otherwise the engine is stock but with Mark's 4-2-2 exhaust. The only obvious change the smaller PAJ's gave me was an overall richer mixture at lower rpm, response everywhere is still very smooth and even. Pulling away from as low as 1800 rpm in top is even smoother now, not that you have to do that all that often. The plugs started to darken up from an off white gray look to actually developing some light tan coloring on the lower porcelain after mainly light throttle cruising everywhere from 2000-4500 in top gear. Much of it was at 2500-3500 in top. Most significant thing, was something everyone at one time complains about, that little lean blip coming back down through the gears as you are slowing down and blipping the throttle on the downshift. Well it's definately gone. To take it a step further, I believe I could probably put a #160, #162.5, #165 till the blip comes back. Go back down one number to get rid of it and reinstall the .020" needle shims and evaluate that setup. This is all easy and quick to try. I believe even the guys with the stock engines and exhausts would benefit most from the smaller PAJ's without adding shims to needles. This accompanied by about 2.5 turns out on the pilot needles I believe is a better approach for a dead stocker than shimming needles. I believe non California bikes don't need the shims, but would benefit from the PAJ change more than anything else. What are everyone elses thoughts? Is there any merit in my logic? Sam Blumenstein #795 . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Grounding the regulator/rectifier
I read a lot about grounding the rectifier/regulator unit on the Vmax with a wire from the casing to ground. When I checked mine on my 97 model (Y.O.M. 96), as well as the new one I bought for it, I could find no connection to ground via the casing from any of the connecting wires which means, or so I assume, there's no internal ground connection. The circuit diagram in the shop manual doesn't show one either. So apart from making sure there's a good thermal contact for cooling, what good will running a ground wire from the unit to the frame do? Or could this be a difference between mine and later models? . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: Soft Seat
i am interested in your seat is it possible to see some pictures. is the seat stock height l;ooking to lower 3 inches.jeff ponds 86 max . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
V-Max Electrical
My 85 V-max has an electrical problem. Only the #3 cylinder is firing and the bike will no longer run. Every connection on the bike has been thoroughly cleaned with a brass brush, contact fluid and has dielectric grease in it. The problem has occasionally occurred over the past 6 months after riding about half an hour but could be fixed by turning the bike off then back on or letting the bike sit and cool down (the bike runs very cool). I have checked the ignition coils, charging system and battery all of which are fine. I checked the pickup coils at the TCI unit and at the main lead under the seat and found that 3 were out of spec. 1 @120, 3 @ +-240 ohms. I also switched the ignition coil connection from cylinder number 3 to cylinder number 1 which would then fire. I ordered a new pickup coil assembly today but was told by my local shop that 9 times out of 10 the TCI was the problem. They said the only time they had seen a bad pickup was when a dog had chewed the leads. Any help would be appreciated. Paul VMOA#1141 . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: V-Max Electrical
They may not have seen a bad P/U coild but it is possible. I had mine go about three years ago. So it is possible. Scott H. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 85 V-max has an electrical problem. Only the #3 cylinder is firing and the bike will no longer run. Every connection on the bike has been thoroughly cleaned with a brass brush, contact fluid and has dielectric grease in it. The problem has occasionally occurred over the past 6 months after riding about half an hour but could be fixed by turning the bike off then back on or letting the bike sit and cool down (the bike runs very cool). I have checked the ignition coils, charging system and battery all of which are fine. I checked the pickup coils at the TCI unit and at the main lead under the seat and found that 3 were out of spec. 1 @120, 3 @ +-240 ohms. I also switched the ignition coil connection from cylinder number 3 to cylinder number 1 which would then fire. I ordered a new pickup coil assembly today but was told by my local shop that 9 times out of 10 the TCI was the problem. They said the only time they had seen a bad pickup was when a dog had chewed the leads. Any help would be appreciated. Paul VMOA#1141 . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm . . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Fitting a 180 series radial?
Anyone know if I'll be able to fit a 180/55/17 in my stock swingarm? I'm in process of getting a rear FZR 1000 wheel adapted and it came with a newer 180/55/17 Battlax tire. Looks a lot fatter than the 170/80/15 K555 I have on there currently Thanks, Cory F. . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Jerome, Arizona
Saturday, the 6th of May was the first annual Doug Bennett Memorial ride. Doug was a Vmaxer and a member of the Southwest Region, (USA), VMOA. Doug unfortunately was killed while riding a motorcycle in Phoenix late last year. The reason for the ride however is not the real topic of this post ... other than to be mindful of what you are doing when you are out there. Every once and a while you have to step back .. sit down and think about where you are, what you are doing and put things back in perspective. I am sure that most of us ... no matter where we live have at least one place to ride that is so off the main stream that you really have an opportunity to enjoy the ride and not be so completely pre-occupied with survival or the proximity of the closest automobile. Saturday was such a ride for us and if I counted correctly it included a herd of about 15 bikes and with double ups approximately 20 people. There are a bunch of old towns and communities in Arizona just like there are everywhere .. There are a lot of ghost towns, old mining camps and some places that have been dead for the majority of the last century but the people don't know it or just don't care. One of the places we ended up in was a town named Jerome. Jerome has a reputation with the AMA as it attempted to legislate a ban on all motorcycles from their main street, (and there is only one road in and one road out anyhow). Upon our arrival into town we cruised down the main street so narrow it could only accommodate parking on one side and still allow traffic to pass, (in one direction). After parking ... Jerry Ferguson, (yes .. the VMOA President .. sigh ... ), jumped on his bike to go find the local hotel where the majority were intending to stay for the night. This was important because there were only a couple of rooms in the hotel that had a separate bath or plumbing. By the time Jerry returned the local sheriff was right behind him. The sheriff asked who the "leader" was and upon determining that it was Jerry, (with plenty of help from the rest of us), ... took his license and registration. The sheriff informed us that we were "OK" .. but if we made any excessive noise, burnt rubber, caused a disturbance or created a general nuisance that he would write Jerry a "big" ticket. The sheriff with his "star" pinned on his gun belt, (I suppose because no one would take him seriously otherwise ... seeing a pointed "star" pinned to his shirt), informed us of what the town would stand for and that they did have a jail. There weren't any other run-ins with the sheriff for the balance of the day but it was obvious that 20 people arriving in town all at the same time created a stressful situation for them and is not one they are normally prepared to handle. I guess from time to time you think you have seen it all ... towns that still require checking side arms, (not that uncommon actually); a fond memory of a run down motel somewhere between Las Vegas and Barstow with a big sign that read "We now have showers !!" ... and well .. you know what I mean. So .. what was the point to all this "bandwidth" ??? It was to encourage all of you, (if you haven't been doing so already), to get your bikes in shape and get you butts out there and find all the little Jeromes in the world ... I suspect that long before the middle of this century or certainly within the confines of your lifetime that they really will completely disappear ... never to be seen again (no ... there weren't any gas stations in this town). Please ride safely and stay alive ... its a lot of fun sometimes ... campbell . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: Tourmaster update
Thomas, I think that is "Gary" with the 157.5s on the 1500 . .. not me ... Putting the "Y" back on does create additional resistance and will create a greater pressure differential, (between open air and the throttle plates), so yes .. of course that is why it behaved better, (indicating that you are still lean without it). The PAJ1, (yes .. California carbs have a 100 in there), and the PAJ2 both contribute air to mix with the fuel from the pilot fuel jet. The air contributed by the PAJ2 travels through the coasting enrichment valve and when you decelerate the valve slams shut and blocks the air flow. This action obviously enrichens the pilot mixture, (because you are now only getting air from the PAJ1), and this is done to prevent backfires, (remember the crap about fuel in the exhaust pipe ... the crayon etc ... ). Well .. if you didn't richen this mixture ... it would be able to achieve an ignitable mixture in the middle of the pipe and POW ... you know the story ... (that is why an air leak in the exhaust causes backfires as well). Sooo .. yes of course you can change the PAJ1 to a 90 ... If you don't you have to keep in mind that you are already passing more "air" to the mixture before even attempting to alter your air jet combination. IMHO ... it would be an excellent idea to do this ... especially if you are in the process of adjusting your pilots to make them richer anyhow. Yes .. you should have on problem running without a "Y" if you get the pilots closer to where they really need to be, (richer), and you have adjustable slide needles. I got my pilot fuel jets from HLSM ... and most people got them a lot cheaper at Sudco. The pilot air jets of course are the same shape as the mains .. campbell - Original Message - From: "Thomas Powell" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Tourmaster update I have been sitting back and absorbing everything that has been going on about the tourmaster carb tuning. TC you have 157 mains. Is that what PCW sent the bike to you with? snip Did putting the "Y" back on help because of the air restriction or because of a better vacuum signal??? snip I have a CA bike and the PAJ1's are 100 vice 90's. snip I want to be able to remove my "Y" again and maybe even cut the top to match the filter. . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Carburetor Questions
Did you have a problem with grey smoke on the initial startup? Mike For Campbell and others who've been messing with the pilot jet deal. I tried some #157.5 jets in my PAJ-2 to replace stock original #170's. At the same time I removed .020" shims from my stock needles. I have #155 main jets, the pilot screws are still about 2.5-2.75 turns out. I didn't change this. I still have diaphragm springs tied (5-6 turns) otherwise the engine is stock but with Mark's 4-2-2 exhaust. The only obvious change the smaller PAJ's gave me was an overall richer mixture at lower rpm, response everywhere is still very smooth and even. Pulling away from as low as 1800 rpm in top is even smoother now, not that you have to do that all that often. The plugs started to darken up from an off white gray look to actually developing some light tan coloring on the lower porcelain after mainly light throttle cruising everywhere from 2000-4500 in top gear. Much of it was at 2500-3500 in top. Most significant thing, was something everyone at one time complains about, that little lean blip coming back down through the gears as you are slowing down and blipping the throttle on the downshift. Well it's definately gone. To take it a step further, I believe I could probably put a #160, #162.5, #165 till the blip comes back. Go back down one number to get rid of it and reinstall the .020" needle shims and evaluate that setup. This is all easy and quick to try. I believe even the guys with the stock engines and exhausts would benefit most from the smaller PAJ's without adding shims to needles. This accompanied by about 2.5 turns out on the pilot needles I believe is a better approach for a dead stocker than shimming needles. I believe non California bikes don't need the shims, but would benefit from the PAJ change more than anything else. What are everyone elses thoughts? Is there any merit in my logic? Sam Blumenstein #795 . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: Fitting a 180 series radial?
Cory Frost wrote: Anyone know if I'll be able to fit a 180/55/17 in my stock swingarm? I'm in process of getting a rear FZR 1000 wheel adapted and it came with a newer 180/55/17 Battlax tire. Looks a lot fatter than the 170/80/15 K555 I have on there currently I am using a 180\55\17 with a zero offset wheel. I have 1mm clearance! The Metzeler brand tire was the only tire I found in that size that will fit in the stock swingarm. If you want to use a wider tire you will have to add some offset to the wheel. -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm === . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: V-Max Electrical
goat, The reason the pickup coil measurements showed out of spec is because I think the manual is incorrect .. I think it says to check to the orange when infact you should measure to the black. That is OK though .. when you were reading 240 ohms you were just reading through two coils, (the orange lead is coil #1 and the black is the common lead). The bad new is ... if you simply swapped "igniton coil" leads to get #3 to fire .. you could still have an ignitor problem ... as the coils are driven by the ignitor. IMHO of course. campbell . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Pilot air jets
When you are experimenting with air jets, I would suggest drilling and or solder and drill smaller the jets until you get close. You will save yourself a lot of money. Air jets are not as sensitive to the "perfect hole" that a fuel jet requires. When the bike runs the way you want, measure the hole and buy the right jets.end of story. -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm === . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: Carburetor Questions
Sam, I think you are right in the range where you want to be ... you can move the size of the PAJ2 up or down to make finer adjustments. You can then adjust you slide needles with confidence ... I would think you would want some "color" on those plugs Sam ... not too clean and white ... IMHO of course . campbell - Original Message - From: "C.O.M.E Racing" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Carburetor Questions snip I tried some #157.5 jets in my PAJ-2 to replace stock original #170's. At the same time I removed .020" shims from my stock needles. I have #155 main jets . snip The only obvious change the smaller PAJ's gave me was an overall richer mixture at lower rpm, snip The plugs started to darken up from an off white gray look to actually developing some light tan coloring on the lower porcelain after mainly light throttle cruising ... snip . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: Fitting a 180 series radial?
Thanks Paul, staring to find out what I'm up against. Seeing if I can find an affordable route to radials. I'm into wheels, tires, and rotors from an FZR 1000 for under $400 so far. Suposedly Furbur may have a souce to adapt the rear hub. ront wheel should go on with no problems. You know the part # for the speedo gear adapter I'll need when going to 17" front? Thanks, Cory Cory Frost wrote: Anyone know if I'll be able to fit a 180/55/17 in my stock swingarm? I'm in process of getting a rear FZR 1000 wheel adapted and it came with a newer 180/55/17 Battlax tire. Looks a lot fatter than the 170/80/15 K555 I have on there currently I am using a 180\55\17 with a zero offset wheel. I have 1mm clearance! The Metzeler brand tire was the only tire I found in that size that will fit in the stock swingarm. If you want to use a wider tire you will have to add some offset to the wheel. -- === Paul Sayegh . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
'Johnny Hacksaw' is NOT a tuner, other BS... 1 GOLD-PLATED MOTOR TIP!!!
In response to the guy who put me in the 'expert tuner' group, sorry, I'm just a VMAX and sportbike parts guy, who has tried to keep his ears and eyes open, all along the way, and has gleaned lots of info on the VMAX, most of it good, some bad...I try to weed the bad out, as I go...But THANX for that vote of confidence anyway!!! BTW, is the guy that talked about 'Front Range' dynos, living in CO? I am TRYING(operative word here...the phone list was a bust...) to get an online CO VMAX Riders List going, at- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Any and all VMAX riders and friends are invited to join; should be an easy way to get rides and happenings going, for MAXers in CO... I learned a MOST VALUABLE tip, from a VMAX mini-sprint contact, regarding oil starvation problems, the SCOURGE of many a motor, both stock and modified, and a solution for the excessive blowby often found in airboxes and filters, especially among those of us who like to wind it up!!!... This particular guy, after doing this mod, has RACED, in a mini-sprint(MUCH harder than most of us could ever push our 2-wheelers...) a MAX motor, ON ALCOHOL(VERY hard on motors, AND OIL...) for 6 YEARS, with NO oil-related rod or crank failures(he seized one rod, but found that the bearing clearance had just been too tight...)... This got my attention immediately, with all the motor parts I have in stock, from this type of failure... What he told me next, just FLOORED me... The CAUSE of oil starvation in a VMAX motor, as well as the excessive blowby at sustained RPM, is due, in large part, to the small cup, at the bottom of the oil return line, in the bottom of the oil pan, which is held in by one bolt, and EASILY removed... He stated that, after removing this cup, and allowing the oil to return, without restriction, to the pan, and hence the pickup, to be used again...that his oil blowby went from excessive, to nearly nil(2 or 3 drops, after a 20 lap race...)and bearing failure, due to oil starvation, became non-existent. Needless to say, I will not install another motor in frame, nor will I even do another aftermarket exhaust install, WITHOUT advising the customer to drop the pan, and remove the little sheetmetal cup from it... This, for me anyway, is the biggest thing, bigger than the frontend 'fix', or the benefits of frame bracing; both of those were major breakthroughs for me, in my VMAX 'learning curve', but nothing like this. Hope this helps save someone else's VMAX motor, although it just may bring the price of replacement MAX motors down...guess THAT just kinda shoots me in the foot, from a biz standpoint... Oh well, guess there is lots of other parts to sell anyway...LOL John RMSportMax.com 303-638-VMAX . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: smoking out the exhaust
CS, Again ... IMHO .. (my opinion) ... Yes .. you have 4 carbs and 4 coils etc ... and each coil is fired by it's own lead from the ignitor. However ... since this bike runs ... (your ref: " when i get about 1/4 mile from home.then i realized it was still smoking"), I don't think you have an electrical problem. If the PAJ1 at the top of the carb gets plugged or if an enrichment valve get stuck, (from the last time you decelerated), you will blow gray smoke, (gas). The symptoms you describe are typical for plugged pilot jets ... in this case the "air" is plugged instead of the whole mixture ... so you run entirely too rich at idle and on the low end. Take a compressed air gun and blow these guys out ... If you haven't had your mixture screws out then don't bother ... just blow air into the big jet at the top of the carb, (cover the balance of the carb with a rag because fuel will squirt straight up in the air), or blow the one out behind the slide rubber, (PAJ2). It doesn't really matter "that" much ... you just need to pressurize this circuit ... Check you plugs and make sure they are not gapped too close ... .032-.035 inch in the manual. Tell your mechanic not to quit his day job ... campbell - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: smoking out the exhaust one day on starting my vmax i noticed smoke.yes it was slightly choked and as i usually do i flipped the choke all the way off when i get about 1/4 mile from home.then i realized it was still smoking.so the smoke smells like gas ... snip the mechanic said was he suspected that the timing possibly was not advancing but would that cause 2 plugs to be wet? thanks---95 stock vmax . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: Pilot air jets
Paul, A good point ... of course anyone who has ever bought a Dynojet kit as least has a pretty good assortment to see if they are going to be in "range" with their current fuel jet If they don't have an assortment laying around though ... I couldn't agree more ... it can get quite expensive. campbell - Original Message - From: "Paul Sayegh" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pilot air jets When you are experimenting with air jets, I would suggest drilling and or solder and drill smaller the jets until you get close. You will save yourself a lot of money. Air jets are not as sensitive to the "perfect hole" that a fuel jet requires. When the bike runs the way you want, measure the hole and buy the right jets.end of story. snip . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Remove the air cover wish bone?
I have seen several pictures of modification holes to the top of the "wishbone air cleaner cover in order to get more free flowing air to the air cleaner. Wouldn't it be easier to just remove this piece completely? On my 99 Max it does not hold the air cleaner at all. The Box cover does. This would open up the entire top of the air cleaner. Thanks Kraig The "P-51" Long Range Max . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: Remove the air cover wish bone?
Pere, You sure can take it off ... and cut out the half moon directly behind the "Y". I think though ... a lot of people just prefer to do a few holes in order to obtain some benefit while avoiding more significant jetting adjustments that would normally be required by removing it completely. The arrangement on your '99 is the same on all Vmaxes, (stock). You really need to check out ... http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/2476/index.html ... for some articles and comments in regard to intake resistance and different airbox/filter arrangements. campbell - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Remove the air cover "wish bone"? snip Wouldn't it be easier to just remove this piece completely? snip . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: Fitting a 180 series radial?
Cory Frost wrote: Thanks Paul, staring to find out what I'm up against. Seeing if I can find an affordable route to radials. I'm into wheels, tires, and rotors from an FZR 1000 for under $400 so far. Suposedly Furbur may have a souce to adapt the rear hub. ront wheel should go on with no problems. Andy Griffiths, ( NOT the one from Mayberry) in the U.K does all the adaptation to the FZR wheels to fit the V-Max.You can contact him by telephone on +44 1264 350115 (work) or +44 1264 790025 (eves). His email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] BTW, Andy is the creator of one of the most beautifull V-Max ever, named "Gold Rush" You know the part # for the speedo gear adapter I'll need when going to 17" front? You just use the the speedo adapter from the FZR 1000 regards begin:vcard n:Aguiar;Mario x-mozilla-html:FALSE adr:;; version:2.1 email;internet:[EMAIL PROTECTED] x-mozilla-cpt:;0 fn:Mario Aguiar end:vcard
riding gear
Hey all, I just joined your list, having recently become the very happy owner of a 2000 V-Max. As I intend to drive this rig daily on SoCal freeways - I was wondering what recommendations you folks had for bags or other storage devices. I need to carry a laptop (and carrying bag) with me. It looks like the exhaust will interfere with side saddlebags? Would a tankbag work? What do you use? How about windscreens (or should I just toughen up?) Any help is appreciated.. Mike '00 V-Max carbon formerly a '76 Kawa KZ900 / Honda 350 rider Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com. . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: riding gear
Mike, Chase Harper make a decent tank bag, been using it for 12 yr's. Don "Old Man" Smith . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: riding gear
-Original Message- From: Mike Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] As I intend to drive this rig daily on SoCal freeways - I was wondering what recommendations you folks had for bags or other storage devices. I need to carry a laptop (and carrying bag) with me. I always carry my laptop in a small padded backpack. It looks like the exhaust will interfere with side saddlebags? Would a tankbag work? What do you use? There are plenty of saddlebags that will fit. I use waterproof Ortliebs but only for longer trips. If you're not carrying a passenger you can strap a small bag on top of the rear seat. How about windscreens (or should I just toughen up?) There are some to choose from. Size and style varies. Take a look at some bikes and decide what you would like. Many prefer the small flyscreen for looks but though it does redirect some wind off your chest it's not as comfortable the larger ones. Heres a pic of a bike with the flyscreen http://host.bip.net/vmcs/pix/members/047RG01.html /anders w.#832 --- Welcome to Vmax Club Sweden http://welcome.to/vmcs . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: Jerome, Arizona
Interesting story TC. Thanks for sharing it with us. I knew a guy named Doug Bennett but I checked the memorial and it wasn't him. I also just realized that when i did my big bore posts that Neil Herdina had emailed me like a week before. I reread his email and realized the big plans he had for his vmax. Kinda made me sad that someone could die from a heart attack at 27. I am 34 and I find myself thinking that maybe I am lucky to have realized my dream with my max. And Lucky in alot of other ways. Take care and ride safe !!! Phil . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: riding gear
I am using the Willie and Max "compact slant saddlebags. They clear everything just right. I also have an expandable "T-Bag" for the sissybar/backrest, you can put lots of stuff in that thing (for sale buy the way) And I have a small fork bag for the front. Works for me! -Don Mason -Original Message- From: Mike Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, May 08, 2000 7:25 PM Subject: riding gear Hey all, I just joined your list, having recently become the very happy owner of a 2000 V-Max. As I intend to drive this rig daily on SoCal freeways - I was wondering what recommendations you folks had for bags or other storage devices. I need to carry a laptop (and carrying bag) with me. It looks like the exhaust will interfere with side saddlebags? Would a tankbag work? What do you use? How about windscreens (or should I just toughen up?) Any help is appreciated.. Mike '00 V-Max carbon formerly a '76 Kawa KZ900 / Honda 350 rider Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com. . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm . . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Tires
Gentelmen... I am in the market for a couple of new tires and I know diffrent people have diffrent opinions about em I just would like to ask you yours... I have a stock max with drilled out cobras and a stage 1 kit with a KN filter... I would like some stability on twisties and just a good all around tire Which one sould I get? thanx Nick Harris VMOA #976 PS... Did I mention that I love burnouts? :) . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
'88 Max parts wanted
I'm looking for a rear fender for a '88 V-Max. Also, looking for drag bars (preferably black), case guards, super trapp exhaust, mini windsheild (infront of speedometer), any other parts that will fit '88 V-Max. I can be emailed at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brian Try SparkNotes.com! Because Cliffs Notes(tm) cost money! (Cliffs Notes is a registered trademark for Cliffs Notes, Inc.) . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
No Subject
I have 99 Max and would like the to have Black wheels can I paint or powercoat mine? or will it effect balance ect. might also be willing to trade to someone who wants aluminum, also what years had the black wheels. thanks for any help and please excuse my lake of knowledge JBX 99 MAX iWon.com http://www.iwon.com why wouldn't you? . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Tank Bags
Well Jeff .. that certainly is an interesting web site ... I really like the screams ... and the kitty ;) ... but I have to ask you .. or anyone else for that matter who is using a tank bag ... Don't they do a job and a half on the paint job ?? I see them all the time but have been afraid to ask campbell - Original Message - From: "Jo Diesel" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: riding gear snip I bought a Chase Harper magnetic tank bag and an Eclipse tail bag ... http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/RallyRd/joediesl/ snip . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: Tank Bags
It didn't affect the paint at all. The bottom is a very soft, well I'm not sure what exactly, sort of like felt I guess. One thing I learned though, is after a couple hours of riding, and you pull up to the gas pump, you have to be very deliberate about swinging your leg over the tail bag, or you'll be on your back in a heart beat. Luckily, the first gas station I stopped at was in Oregon where you can't pump your own gas, so there was an "attendant" there who caught me. - Original Message - but I have to ask you .. or anyone else for that matter who is using a tank bag ... Don't they do a job and a half on the paint job ?? . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Want to trade 99 wheels for black wheels ....
Jason, 96,97,98, (unless you are in Canada ... then all bets are off), had black wheels ... stock ... Black wheels are actually cheaper from Yomama than the plain aluminum clear coated ones . You might really like these '99 wheels if you polish them up .. the later year natural finish wheels seem to have a really heavy duty clear coat on them that make them appear much duller that earlier ones. ie .. at HLSM ... there is a $160 dollar difference 1UT-25338-01-P0 CASTWHEEL, REAR (LIGHT YELLOWISH GRAY METALLIC 5) $525.12 (ooh .. a shiny one from a '94) 3JP-25338-00-33 CAST WHEEL, REAR (YAMAHA BLACK (033)) $360.14 (black from a '96) If no one bites here .. then post your wheels for sale/trade at Ingo's .. http://www.vmax.to/ ... the list web site .. http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm .. or the VMOA web site ... http://www.v-max.com/ ... campbell - Original Message - From: "Jason Blex" [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have 99 Max and would like the to have Black wheels can I paint or powercoat mine? snip might also be willing to trade to someone who wants aluminum, also what years had the black wheels. snip . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
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also what years had the black wheels. I think, the '96 and '97 had black wheels. Mark VMOA #491 '90 Vmax '98 CBR1100XX . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: Tires
Hi I just mounted Avon Super Venoms and have put around 350 miles on them.So far they stick great with no front end handleing problems,had them up to 110 mph. They work for me and are supposed to get decent milage. Enjoying the ride..:)) Dan...#869 . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Air filters?...........
Quick question in the air-box dept.Has anyone tryed individual filters on each of the stacks? On an otherwise stock bike. Thanks Dan # 869 . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: Tires
Super Venom's in 150/90V-15 are no longer made, replaced by the Venom X in a H and V ratings. The front Super Venom 110/90V-18 is still made for now. the recommended Venom X front is a 100/90V-18 (no 110 is made) this info I got directly from Cooper/Avon USA. Tyler Pennock,VMOA # 380 Eastern-Canada Director 1987 Vmax 1260 Ottawa,ON,Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Re: Air filters?...........
Dan, On a completely stock bike .. it would be highly unlikely that you could run on the stacks alone with or without filters on top of them. IMHO you just wouldn't be able to get the slides open . You might get close with adjustable needles and light springs but things are really sloppy without main air jet restrictors, (which are available in the DJ stage 7 kit .. see Patrick Ahearn's "Cheap Stage 7" post in archives for an alternative). campbell - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Air filters?... Quick question in the air-box dept.Has anyone tryed individual filters on each of the stacks? On an otherwise stock bike. snip . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
Grab Rail
Does anyone have a stock grab rail that they'd like to get rid of cheaply? I have an idea for a modification but I need a spare so that if the idea fails, I haven't ruined mine. If you do, drop me a note off the list at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Henry . To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .
