Jon Cornell (UFO) cannot check his emails until he gets home, sometimes late
at night. I'm sure if he feels he can (or should) make a contribution, he
will.
Steve
http://unclefesters.com
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From: VMAX XTREME [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
...it picked up on Doug's email straight away, here :) Reay glad I
finally bought a decent package - I think it's paid for itself a couple of
times over...
Steve
http://unclefesters.com
UK(053)VMOA(1466)
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From: Gary Schroeder [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I just ran
Check out http://www.ufocycles.com and/or http://unclefesters.com, both have
descriptions, pics etc.
Steve
http://unclefesters.com
UK(053)VMOA(1466)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2000 2:15 AM
Subject:
The tank is listed at 980DM, not 890DM... unfortunately :)
Steve
http://unclefesters.com
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From: Max Rider [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: "Steve Morris, SMS" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The fuel tank works out at
approx. $443 before discount, +shipping (approx
I'd like to let everyone know that Uncle Festers has been given the OK to
send B.R.M. (Evo Tec) products to N.America. The fuel tank works out at
approx. $443 before discount, +shipping (approx.$55 - has to be sent to the
UK first).
To make life easier Uncle Festers now accepts payment in USD.
Nagoya branch http://plaza.harmonix.ne.jp/%7Ehamada/common/menu.html
Steve
http://unclefesters.com
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From: Gary Schroeder [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 1:31 AM
Subject: Pipe wavs
I
That's the best looking olive branch I've seen in a long time..
Would add a little advice - switch off the HTML before Paul kicks you off
the list ;-).. and stop shouting.. Don't want to 'stop' before y'start, now
do we?
Hope you have a good time with these old farts
Steve
Eric, the HHs are up there with the best.. long life, no disk damage, great
stopping power, good price...
Steve
http://unclefesters.com
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From: Eric Harnish [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Second part . When I had the pads out of my '99 bike the stock pads
were marked
as
Nice one, Mike. Hope everything holds together well for you..
Steve
http://unclefesters.com
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From: GISurplus [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Haven't run on the road yet, still have to install the rear end, clutch,
rear brake, etc. Here's what I did at a cost of about $2500
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
hi guys. can anyone tell me if 'works shocks' are available in the uk (if
so
where from?).
'H' (Exactrep) may have a set in stock, but last time I spoke to him
he was having big problems with supply. I can arrange a set from the US
I've started putting the Over Racing and BBR parts on the Uncle Festers
site, once I have confirmation from them on a few details we'll be able to
offer you a very good discount (shipped direct)
Steve
http://unclefesters.com
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From: donald smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
it was idiots-sins, crazy...
sorry.. idiotz-zinz ;-)
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From: cybersymes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
go jim go...
i'm a twistiez man meself...
and me matez think i'm mad too...stuff 'em...
was that...idiosyncrasies...or...idiosyn-crazies...hehehe... :)
=
My thoughts also :)
Evo Tec have tested the tank size against wheels up to 6x17" (don't know
whether it HAD to be checked for clearance or not..). My feeling is that
they've expanded the tank in a number of directions, grabbing whatever space
is available that doesn't infringe on the
Same here, Eric... I went ahead and got an MEK clear clutch cover - looked
so good that I arranged with MEK to put parts on Uncle Festers site
(http://unclefesters.com) - (not just a plug). To save buying a Yamaha
cover then shipping it as an exchange I bought the replacement cover off
them..
Bradford, please put a 'subject' in your messages (and stop resending the
same message) :-)
Steve
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From: BRADFORD [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2000 4:53 AM
http://pages.prodigy.net/bradford/
HI STEVE,
Is the new UFO 4/2 header supposed to make more RWH than a kerker 4/1
with stage 7 carb mods ?
EXPECT 6 TO 8 BHP FROM THE UFO SYSTEM - MORE FUEL-EFFICIENT
(SMALLER JETS REQUIRED) THAN KERKER, WILL RUN 'OUT OF THE BOX' WITHOUT
REJETTING!
I've never met anyone at UFO or
I wouldn't have thought there'd be any problem. Doesn't specifically say on
their site, though.. best contact them :)
http://www.billet.co.uk/
Steve
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 12:39 PM
Subject: Re:
I've got Vboost carbs off a '98 Canadian import to spare (VGas on its
way) - I won't rob you - mail me on [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Steve
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Like Steve I'm also in UK so would assume shipping might make transaction
a
bit costly.
I have a jap.
Cheers Don.
Tobin - what's it like?
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From: Don Bishop [EMAIL PROTECTED]
if it's in good shape and that's what steve wants, sell it to him as i
would
not want to take a good used seat off the market.
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Hi Tobin
If the guy after the seat doesn't get in touch I'd be interested myself -
how much are you looking for? Also, I'm in the UK - can you still post it
cheap here?
TIA
Steve
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From: tobin Marti [EMAIL PROTECTED]
p.s. to the person who wants the seat... it
That's right.. the lowered seats (UFO or RMS) also give you a better center
of gravity.. less head shake at speed.. turning into corners/bends is
easier.. I also noticed a lot less wind resistance (no fairing, I'm 5'8"
+shrinking).
Steve
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From: William Mcfarland
I'm only 5'8" too.. lowering my '98's seat was the best all-round mod I
could have done, for the money.. ... easier to 'touch down' at traffic
lights / paddle the bike around, easier to throw around bends, better
looking, more comfortable, less wind buffeting around the shoulders
head...
:-) sorry ST, been one of those days.. Thinking back, I'm sure there have
been posts from a few 'generously in-seamed' Maxers riding lowered seats
without problem.. (damn, or was it the other way around..)Perhaps you
could try taller shocks to get around the problem? Or have your Max seat
"Harold", if the base was hand-sculptured around my backside by a completely
naked Madonna begging to practice the Karma Sutra you'd still never catch me
paying out a thousand bucks for a seat...
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From: Harold Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
There's a guy, Panther, that
You can find Geoff Rogers' site and Ian's wheels etc in the UK VMax Club
"Adverts" section (about half way down the 'For Sale' link).. I don't think
its the same product as etd's, but I can't be certain though... my eyesight
went AWOL after I pressed the wrong option 'by mistake'. :)
Steve
Gary, the company is Basler Evo-Tec Design www.basler-etd.de
The fuel tank should be available in the next month or so, but whether or
not you get it in NA is another question, sorry.. (Check previous posts for
the thread..)
Steve
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From: Gary Schroeder [EMAIL
Exactrep - check them out through either Ingo's site of
http://www.vmax.co.uk
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From: krams99 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 4:16 AM
Subject: Re: UFO Seat
Lew:
Here are the two sites for comparison on seats
Wayne, I've just become an authorised dealer for Evo-Tec products in the UK
spoke to Helmut Basler (Friday) regarding the chances of sending his
products to the US.Basically, until he gets a positive response from an
insurance company willing to protect Basler etd from US legislation
Regarding the UFO exhaust range, this is what I've picked up so far (Hal can
confirm / deny!):
Seen the pics of the Carbon, Oval can, jet-coated option on Hal's bike,
LOOKS = tops.. (I'll post pics when my Alloy, Round can system arrives soon)
;
From what Hal says (and those who've heard it)
forgot to mention - power curves are excellent according to dyno - no
dips.
Steve
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Anders, it looks very much like an All Tuning tailpiece.. can't find further
details, sorry.
Steve
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From: Anders Wallen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 9:26 PM
Subject: RE: tailpiece
Thanks TC, Evo-Tec are
I'm looking to order a set of their frame-braces, will post pics when its
done.
Also looking to supply various VMax parts in the near future, so I'll check
the possibilities with Evo-Tec.
Steve
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From: TC [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:
Wayne, why not send Jon Cornell an email?
Steve (about to be 'Gassed)
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From: Wayne Pettipas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2000 3:02 AM
Yo Vgas'rs!!
I have 39 mm FCR Kehin on my Vmax and am having some problems
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/2476/ click 'VMax Dynos' then
'120+ Club'.
Steve
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2000 1:56 AM
Subject: info
hey guys , whats the web link to the 120 plus club, i
If its the EBC HH (sintered) pads you're thinking of, the part number is
EBC4252HH - I think this is for one pair of pads...
Best of luck in Oz, Charles. Try getting hold of Sam Blumenstein at
[EMAIL PROTECTED], he's usually very helpful.
Steve
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From:
UFO ( http://www.ufocycles.com ) is bringing out a whole new range of
exhausts, LOTS of different options, better midrange fuel efficiency than
Kerker and Hindle.. 4-into TWO system, retaining the centrestand. Photos
will be on the site soon, no doubt, with dyno charts to back figures up, but
Exactrep (in the UK) http://www.vmax.co.uk/adverts/exactrep.htm also do
reconditioned replacements (on exchange), £47.00 each
Steve
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2000 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: carburetor diaphragm
Karl, found a recent post from Paul Venus: (who knows what they might come
up with... :)
Heres a deal I got for VMOA members. Slide diaphragms.. $41.32 a piece. The
engine guards he had in stock are gone.
They don't know what's going on with V-Max accessories either but it seems
they are always
Check out the UK VMax Club's site http://www.vmax.co.uk/ under 'Gallery'
then Axis.. made in the UK, £16,000 new..
Steve
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2000 11:00 PM
Subject: Re: e-mail address needed!
Jim, as you're in the UK the cheapest (only?) place you'll find them is
MP's, as they are the importers...
Steve
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 9:31 AM
Subject: Laser pro stock race cans.
Now that I
First winter I had my bike it had to be kept OUTSIDE... I used it (almost)
every day kept it clean covered etc.. never had a problem with freezing
fluids (just decaying alloy). Didn't having 'freezing' days in the UK
compared to the those in the States/Canada, but there were definitely times
That's a good point, Mike, there are a few ways of arranging your email (and
site) to aid response time etc.. But, (i) with, for example, 300 emails a
day to sort reply to, and most (if not all) being relevant to the
business, I can understand the difficulties Jon others face.. and (ii)
any
Sam, have you checked out UFO's new range? About 18 designs, all sizes..
http://www.ufocycles.com/vmax_wheels!.htm
Steve
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: NEW STUFF AT WEB SITE
Don, you should get upto 6" rim in the stock swingarm, 5.5" to be on the
safe side. Don't know about the wheelie bars, probably well worth checking
out a few "drag" sites lists.. Careful with the driveshaft - "rumour" has
it that SOME (!) flex is built into the design to reduce the 'torque
Forgot to mention, John Furbur (RMS) s doing alternative shafts (but he's in
Oz right now...)
Steve
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UK Maxer looking for the colour code for "dark purple" '87 US VMax, any
takers?
TIA, Steve
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to the owner with the feedback he can check his bike out (might
be a eye- opener for him..)
TIA, Steve
** for UK Maxers: new owner (Worcester, no email) looking for a f/mudguard
(fender to the uninitiated.. ;)
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From: Steve Morris, SMS [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST
Poss.on a frame sticker (headstock or bottom rails r/h/side) or underneath
the "tank" cover?
Ta, Steve
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From: Fischhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 12:40 AM
Subject: RE: Colour Code
My 86 is a dark
Valve clearance checked every "26,600 miles / 42,000 km / 42 months"
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From: Rob's Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: Maxine
Don,
I had my 2000 V-max serviced at 600 miles just like
Just going by the Owners Manual, maintenance etc Missed the first posting,
too.
Steve
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From: donald smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: V-MAX TECH LIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: Maxine
Steve, thats after you have the first
Obviously someone of my (very) limited technical ability should keep their
comments to themselves and let the "experts" get on with it. Keep any
further personal digs off the Tech List please.
Steve
But If you know more, then more power to you.
Don "Old Man" Smith
Jim, to get the best from the Pro-Stocks you're better off with a stage 1
kit..
Steve (Wales)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
First question
Is it worth buying laser pro-stock end cans for my V-MAX? I am still in
a
quandry about it and I'm not sure whether to take
Can anyone tell me how easy it is / what's involved in fitting the complete
vboost from my '98 Canadian Max to a pre-vboost UK model??
Thanks, Steve
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The good thing about PCW is that what they say the RWHP is going to be is
always understated.
I think Phil might disagree with you there...
That $1200 price I got on the V-Gas was the same day it was featured
in a mag that had the V-Max on the cover. It seems
Jon Cornell now has a range of wheels (18 styles!) for the VMax on the UFO
site http://www.ufocycles.com/ 15" - 18" available.
Prices are via the phone at the moment, but promise to be Very Good.. "..at
an affordable price".
Steve
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