Hal, thats alot just to get it handle better. Doing the Race Tech front
and Works rear will do alot. If you really have to have a chain though
its your money. Rich Croces' bike is nice and a show winner, but I'd
take a guess and say at least 40 large easy. You can get carried away.
If more power
Thomas how big of a hole? You may be able to fix it with a hot glue gun.
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Also add some valve grinding compound plus the 11K.
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Jeff, the AGV Sport is 225.00, has very good protection in
forearms,sholders, and back. I found out the hard way three weeks after
I got mine. It did its job.
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Paul, already sold, sorry.
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Kurt, no.
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Andy, every little bit helps. The older maxes benefit more, mine started
at 9 lb's., now 6lb. 10oz. The later model has less to begin with, but
it can still be lightened more. Also when they rebalance them mine was
noticeably smoother. It will also slow down quicker, less mass to stop.
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Kurt, shouldn't be any metal. If the adjuster breaks, it will jump time
and alot of parts will need replacing. Call Yamaha.
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Robert, I've got 92 plus and no noise in the bottom.
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Vinny, sounds like someone used a impact instead of hand tighten. If you
have a propane torch, try a small amount of heat.
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For the people that said they wanted one and I have not heard anymore
from you the next person on the list gets it. I am starting a new job
and will be traveling alot doing field service work in the US, Canada,
South America or where ever they send me. One guy just got back from
Maylasia on a
Brian, the switch fits a 88 Nissan Sentra.
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Dennis, its according to the rider's weight and riding style. First you
need the correct springs for your weight.
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Unless you weigh 250 plus, don't waste your money. With Race Tech you
order by your weight and bike combined and type of riding. I know I'll
piss some people off about progressive, don't care, BUT you get what you
pay for. Unless you have ever done any racing on a closed course, and
taken the
Steve, maybe a tank bag?
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Kosy, don't feel so bad, it could happen to anybody. I won't mention any
names, but at Daytona in 97 when a amigo's 85 did the same thing. We
never told his brother-in-law how it was fixed.
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Sat, I won't mention any names, but someone was passed by a 70yr. old
plus granny on a ST1100 at the Honda Sport Touring Assoc. last year who
rode from Oregon by herself.
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You can buy the same kind that Hindle uses from Street Comp. for less
than 20.00, will last a couple of yr's.
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Pasquale, you might make one from some thin aluminum, say a coke can.
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Carlos, will do.
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Darrell, call me.
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Spoke with Paul yesterday. There is a relay station that was down near
him. If your message was routed through it, then it wouldn't go thru and
bounce back as undeliverable.
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Marius, sounds like a good time to give Mark McDade a call for a new
system. You'll like it.
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He built me a twin can in stainless, you keep the center stand for
700.00 plus shipping. I previously had a Hindle, it makes better low and
midrange and didn't loose anything on top. Also has better ground
clearance than stock. He does excellent work.
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Paul is going to post some of my bike in the next couple of days.
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According to how much of the metal is good. It might not be salvageable
and you need someone who can do a good job with the welding.
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Bruce, with the same jetting as the Hindle, Marks is making more low and
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Scott, don't drain the gas. Fill it to the top and add a good additive
so the gas doesn't deteriate. Run it for a few minutes, then drain the
carbs. Refil the tank to the top. Also change the oil and filter. If you
have a Battery Tender hook it up. Put the bike on the center stand and
raise the
A friend sold his max, "aahhh", and the guy that bought it didn't
like the Corbin. He wants 150.00, in good shape, plus shipping. Anyone
interested contact me privately.
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Another friend wrecked his 85 and a salvage yard has it in Houston. It
has 37,000 on the motor, stage 7, lightened flywheel, Barnett clutch,
replacement cams from Dale Walker. The scoops are trashed and some other
cosmetic damage, but the bike is intact and a runner. The name is Sam's
Frank, thing is he's still 1-200.00 more than Mark McDade and I don't
see any thing done to equal primary tube length. As per his previous
products, the fit and finish won't match it either. Appreciate the pics,
needed a good laugh.
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Randy, blowers aren't cheap either. Also they can be very tempermental
beasts. John Baltera has one and a couple of other people on the list.
Do you know how to start one? Ever watch one explode because someone
didn't know how? When you start deviating away from stock and get into
more exoitc
Frank, Mark's Performance. He's in Hesperia, CA. 760-948-1346.
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Randy, Exactrep, MEK, Formula Tuning, Over Racing. Hide your credit
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Stan, true, but I don't see any attempt to equalize length on the
primaries.
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Hal, MEK seems tohave their head up their butt, Exactrep it may be a day
or two before Henry gets back.
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Frank, Mark will build what you want.
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Kraig for the runs you make, bump the pressure to 38-40 front 40-42
back, tires will run cooler on I-10. Also rebalance the front every
2,000 will keep them from cuppng, unless you run 20 lb's. of air in
them.
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I'm out of here till Fri., keep it sane.
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214 messages of BS, give me a break!
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Ed, if your going to use it, you need to drain and flush the system.
Then refill with water only. Otherwise it won't be able to do its job.
Antifreeze raises the boiling point, but also stores heat.
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Bob, yep. Water Wetter does better without the anti-freeze.
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Eric, magnet is inside the flywheel. Also, I used a GSXR front, and not
a max.
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Ray, 38-40 front, 40-42 rear. They'll run cooler and get better tread
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Mike, what kind of torch have you used? A Propane won't generate enough
heat quick enough. Something you can still try and it will help the
crank, also. Put it in the freezer for 8-10 hours. As soon as you take
it out have a aceteylene torch and puller ready. If it has a Rose Bud
use it. Just put
Ross, a heavy bike like the max needs more pressure. The sport bikes are
200 lb's. lighter and tire squirm isn't as bad. Yes you can run the hi
pressures on radials. Normally racers run 28-32 lb's., but if a tire
starts to blister you up the pressure and it runs cooler and helps to
keep the tread
Dennis, it won't come off. mine was the same until I shortened the "S"
pipe 7 inches and moved it forward and made a strap to bolt to the
passenger peg.
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Scott, the first red line is 225, you don't want to know what the other
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Stan, it will also affect low and mid. Street and Comp. has the same
type of packing material as Hindle for 19.00, I just bought some this
week. Lane sells the same thing for 40.00. Don't forget to mention you
are a VMOA member.
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We be back. If anyone should call on the weekends, I screen my calls,
never know when they might want me to go out on a offshore rig.
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Ken, it doesn't have to be a specific carb as they are interchangeable.
You change the inlet for fuel with the position needed. I have a used
one if you can't find one up there.
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Kraig, I've been using one of the Purolator filters that has the glass
center section with no problems. You can see partices in it that have
the consistantcy of powder. Nothing has gotten by it yet, I've even sent
some to people that haven't been able to find them locally.
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Greg, what did you torque the nut that holds the u-joint on?
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Carl, if you can find a 93 or later front end, do it instead of the 89.
You did file charges didn't you?
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Frank, I had a Hindle with stage 7 prior to Mark's pipe. There has been
no loss, in fact low and mid are stronger and nothing lost on top. It
had dynoed 123.1@9200 with a Hindle, thats with 93,000 on the clock.
I've been waiting on friends dyno to get software replaced so runs can
be done on same
No afterburner's?
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Dennis, when doing main jet readings, how long does it take to cover a
1/4 mile? On doing the needle call me, I'll tell you the short cut.
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Carl, you can use the same wheel, but larger discs from a 93 and up,
300mm, are needed, or order a set from Brembo. Save the old ones, you
can use them for the rear. If you can get a complete front assy., yes.
The tubes are larger, 43mm versus 40mm, 4 piston calipers, R1's are
supposed to be a
Jeff, where are you?
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Kosy, contact me privately.
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I just got back from dyno. Frank, it made 2.8hp less total, but
continued thru 9,200 without going below 120hp. Torque was 78@7,400.
Before was 123.1@9,2000, Torque was 75@7600. Curves are very linear, you
could put a straight edge along them. Torque at 4,000 was 68 ft. lbs'.
Temp was 12* warmer
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Jeff, don't waste your time on the guy. Best bet is to look for a 93 and
newer, better brakes,ignition, suspension.
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Marius, leaded gas will leave deposits and after awhile the heads will
have to come off to clean the crap off. Use a unleaded that has a 90 or
better octane rating. Don't go for the unleaded AV Gas as it won't make
anymore power, usually less, and cost more.
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Howard, once a year it woudn't hurt to take a look to check everything.
A small amount on each end wouldn't hurt.
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I agree with Bob. They bent you over, no grease, no KY, probably didn't
even give you a pat on the butt. On the valves every 26,000 miles they
need a check. They don't move much once they've been set. Anyone with a
new bike wait till you have 1,200-1,500 miles before the first service,
600 miles
Hal, are you stil looking for a different set of bars? Try the ones from
a 1200 Bandit.
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Frank, thought about a 1200 Bandit? KZ doesn't have a center stand,
bandit does. Also real easy to make quicker, GSXR1100 cams slde in.
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Frank, they used a new head for the ZRX11, they're not the same. Also
different cams and the carbs are side draft, not down draft like the
ZX11. If you don't like the looks, you can get the Euro setup that uses
a regular headlight and instruments. Price? Bandit is cheaper and you
can pick one up
Blair, you can take a tire file and shave the edge for clearance, it
won't affect the tire.
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Scott, go with the Barnett discs, they're half the price of Yamaha. Plus
they last alot longer.
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Kraig you are correct.
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Kraig, drain that horse piss out and put Mobil 1 in, If you can't find
that, Castrol 20/50.
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Kraig, they have a 15/50 wt.
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Jim, most slip-ons don't need a jet change. Until you install and ride,
then make changes as needed. Too many poeple have been told they have to
put a jet kit in a stock exhaust max. BS! All it does is drop your
mileage, 8-10 or more mpg, and no power gain. A KN is easier to clean
than stock, but
Patrick, I have his no. if needed.
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John, you got work to do. The carbs need to come apart, soaked in
cleaner for a day or so. You may need to replace the slow jets as they
have only a .013-.015 hole in them. The gas tank probably has all kinds
of crap in it. When you tried to start it, a bunch of BS in the tank is
all through the
Joh, afraid you're out of luck. When ever you do special paint jobs,
there isn't room for errors. I had to have my top redone a few times.
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No, but you need to drain the coolant to get the hoses out of the way.
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The max isn't hard on rear rotors, its 99% of people are use to stoppig
with their foot. The ductile iron will be a good upgrade. Want to get
use to braking with the front like you should? Take the brake pedal off
and ride around for a month or so, you'll learn how to use the front
brakes as they
Wayne, getting the bike lower, 2" minimum, is good for 2-4 tenths. The
bike is less likely to lift the front.
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Wayne, no mods to the jetting. If the back two are running hotter you
may want to bump the mains one step. I ended up with Mikuni 160's in the
front and 162.5"s in the rear with the HIndle. So far no bluing on any,
it runs crisp all the way.
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Greg, phone no?
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Dennis, I have added stage 7.
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Kurt, thats usually the the way it goes. Many talk the talk, but walking
it is something else.
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Tony, thought about Mark's? He can build what you want.
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Mike have them on mine.
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For one thing, you don't snap the throttle open coming out of a corner.
Once you reach the apex, you're rolling on the throttle. Object is to be
smooth. Now motocross, you definitely wack.
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Scott, when you use the SS bolts, use anti-seize to keep from galling
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If you had water in the oil, you'd know it. On the used water pump,
don't. Get the new seals and save yourself some time and grief later not
having to go back in and redo it. There are two seals. One is a oil seal
to keep the water and oil seperated, the other to keep water in the pump
and not
Buy IT!!
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Dan you need to find a shop that specializes in building hipo bikes.
Someone else on the list had the same problem and had to have them
drilled out. Its going to take someone with experience and the equipment
to do it right. If not you've got an expensive paper weight there. Yes
it can also be
Simon, put 16 oz. in. The larger tubes, 43mm, use 19 oz.
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Rick, nope. It will smell funny and drop a couple of hp. Unless the
motor's been built to require that high a octane, its only going to make
less power.
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Anything you can do to make it harder for a theif the better. Motor
Cycle News ran a article of a pair of ex-thieves in England that advise
law enforcement and insurance co's. and general folks on how easy it is
to take a bike. The longest it took was two minutes. Alarms, wheel
locks, whatever.
Rick, call me. 281-584-0395
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Who you talking about?
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I'm not going to mention who got spanked by a 70 plus year old lady who
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