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Furbur washers

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6 piston Tokicos for sale

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[Fwd: SPA Prices]

Bad news for SPA users. Please forward to VMOA -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm BMW web page http

Furbur fix

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Bar extensions

I machined a bar extension that fit in each end. They were 1" longer plus 1" press fit inside the bar. So each piece is 2" total. Move your controls out and you are done. I liked it a lot better. -- ====

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FAQ's... I'm willing

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Help....Furbur Fix reply

loosening the pinch bolts enough to allow the forks to slightly move as you tighten the nut. Post your results. You need to be more specific to answer further. -- === Paul Sayegh

Server fixed

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Re: Online Service Manual

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Re: Bar Shims 2;nd try

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Re: swing arm mods.

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Re: Furber Fix

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Re: V-Max Gone\New Director

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Re: V-Max Gone\New Director

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Re: PIC's FINALLY!!!!!

going to the list, especially the "me too" mail. Also, you only have to mail them once and gives everyone easy access. === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm BMW web

Re: Furbur washer

Robert Fervan wrote: Dose anyone have the dimensions of the furbur washer I set out to make one and now I cant find the specs. Bottom of http://www.sayegh.org/furbur.htm -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest

Re: Hindle

and bracket. any suggestions or pics would be appreciated... TIA Dennis you need to coat the fittings with high temp silicone before assembly. If you do this the can won't even wiggle === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest

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Re: Saddle Bag installation

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Re: Works shock question????

t;air valve" The shock is filled with nitogen via that fitting -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm BMW web page http://www.sayegh.o

Re: Fork Seals

not whacked any large potholes. You must have a nick in the fork tubes cutting the seals or you have been overfilling with too much oil or air. -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http

Re: Front tire cupping

"Mario C. Aguiar" wrote: Paul Sayegh wrote: Most of the time I have found that under inflating is the culprit. Try 38 psi in the front tire. 38 psi!!?? I use 30 psi in my front K-591 and NEVER got any problem with uneven wear!! Mario It's a simple process. If you ride

Re: Paul, two lists?

d many people are on that list as well. You can also start your own list for such topics. E-Groups and others offer free mail lists. Hope this clarifies my position on this. Back to tech talk and off the podium. ======= Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical Lis

Re: inexpensive shift light

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Pics at web site

Tyler sent in a picture of his chrome tach cover and shift light. They are posted at the web site http://www.sayegh.org/images.htm -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org

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Re: Tach cover and shiftlight.

Tyler Pennock wrote: Drew, I think Paul is away for a few day's, do you what the pix's direct to you? No I'm here. send them to me privately and I'll post to the web site. If people want it they can get it from there. === Paul Sayegh V-Max

Re: Progressive Suspension

ay you did. Put the bike back on the ground and sit on it with feet on pegs., have someone measure the same way. Post the results. ======= Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.h

Ventilated leathers for sale

Normally, I won't post non tech stuff but someone was looking for ventilated leathers. This just posted at the VFR listPlease don't follow my poor example. From: "James Bair" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Leathers for Sale X-Message-Number: 032 Hey Gang, I recently purchased a beautiful

Re: Progressive Suspension measurements

Dennis Clarke wrote: Paul any suggestions on how much to shorten the spacer by ?? or how much sag should I have ?? TIA Dennis I would cut your spacers 3\4 " and take it for a ride. === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator

Re: Dolls for sale on the For Sale Items???

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Re: Synching Carbs

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Re: Stage 1 with trimmed airbox help needed.

are open all the way and be on the main circuit. You need to have sufficient velocity\rpm\vacuum etc. to get the slides open all the way. Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm BMW web page http://www.sayegh.org/bmw.htm

Re: led shot/Vibs

ve a learn. I tried lead shot in the bars. It felt no different. The Buzz-off bar ends worked quite well though. === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm BMW web

Re: Warm Weather Jacket

standing but they fit perfect while riding. Check out all the magazines etc., lot's of the test riders use Aerostich. Stay away from a solid gray suit. The gray looks like pale green. === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest

Re: Furbur Fix Mod

I was wondering if there is any mechanical reason NOT to retain this set-up, which seems to be working well. Thanks! Paul D. VMOA #742 It should be no problem with that setup. === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest

Re: Cosmetic Help

Powder Coat kit and do it yourself? More fun and you will learn a lot about the bike -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm BMW web page http://www.sayegh.org/bmw.htm

Re: Warm Weather Jacket

as full leathers. If you just want a leather jacket, take a look at Vansons or First Gear's perforated summer jacket. -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm BMW web

Float levels

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Re: Dymags...again!

maybe they made some changes. Try a foreign distributor and see if they will ship direct to you. === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm

rotating carb assembly

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Re: Corbin seat

will find many answers to your questions there. For this one see http://www.sayegh.org/oil-adapter.htm === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm

Re: SEALS

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What do the emulators do? Did you put them in the same time as the springs or afterwards? Take a stroll through the web site.. Take a look at http://www.sayegh.org/racetech.htm -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical

Re: Wheel conversion questions

. If I recall a 200 takes a 6" rim but don't hold me to it. === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tip

Re: REVISED Furbur Fix

room for your spanner wrench -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm

Re: REVISED Furbur Fix

Dennis Clarke wrote: Paul, even though this method is a little harder, with the proper tools is it any better ?? In my opinion it really doesn't make any difference. === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V

Re: stock wheel

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Re: Dymag Wheel

of the "streetfighter" Dymag wheels have a 1\4" offset and I have not heard any complaints. The handling improvements with radials are so drastic you wouldn't care anyway. -- ======= Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Dir

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Re: swingarm re-enforcment

rrect? Measure yours to be accurate. Also measure your internal clearance as well. If you press a .125 ring in and your u-joint hits, you are screwed! You may have to go smaller -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Direc

Re: Hindle spring

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Re: Front end noise

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Re: Sissy Bar ??????

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Re: Gap in my swingarm?!?

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Reinforced swingarm

area helped that as well. When I tighten the swingarm bearings it achieves proper torque with 1\3 the rotation of the stock setup. Be careful with this mod, if you add a tube too thick, the u-joint will hit. -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List

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Re: Reinforced Swingarm tube

aft tube. Think what happens when you ride two-up and hit a bump in a turn. A .125 thick tube pressed inside and welded cures that problem. ======= Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.saye

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Re: Looking for a set of Racing leathers

Phil wrote: Anyone know of a good place to pick up a set of racing leathers ? One piece preferred. NHRA required. I am looking for new or used suggestions. See http://www.newenough.com/ -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA

Re: Tire balancing

way to balance? No, remove all weight prior to balancing a new tire and clean the wheel well before attaching new weight. The new tire will most likely need weight in a different location and the old weight may make matters worse. -- === Paul Sayegh

Re: braces

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Re: carb.synchronizing.

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Re: Please prevent a tragic suicide

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Re: Please prevent a tragic suicide

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Re: Fitting a 180 series radial?

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

Pilot air jets

t, 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.or

Carb questions

takes time and patience to get it jetted right. -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.or

Re: How do you drain stock coolant?

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Re: 94 California 1500 Tourmaster

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Re: V-Max V1 #623

at the web site. Wurlitzer Distributing, call for excellent discount on Torco oil and Galfer brake products, PA 800-982-9367 TALK TO ERNIE!!and tell him you are a member of the Tech List. Your subscription may be confirmed! -- === Paul Sayegh

Bleeding brakes and clutch

p fluid UP into the resevor. After you start getting a level in the resevor fill it up and continue to bleed the system in the normal manner. Bob H -- === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.or

Re: Works Shocks

(different spring rate). The ARS allows you to change the point at which the softer spring rate switches to the firmer rate spring ( or crossover)You can change the setting in seconds..highly recommended === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List

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Re: Works Shocks

waited too long to send them back for an adjustment. I had to send mine back as well for softer valving. Get the ARS for sure! It's sweet! === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org

Re: SPARK PLUG WIRES

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Re: Works Shocks

) it's tour 80% and hot rod 20%. Why put a shock on that will beat you to death 80% of your riding for the 20% of hot rod time?? Not my opinion of fun. === Paul Sayegh V-Max Technical List Administrator VMOA Northwest Director V-Max web page http

Re: Carb Troubles

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Re: Streetfighters History lesson

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Re: Please, help...

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Re: Please, help (2nd request)

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Re: Suspention settings for 99 Max

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