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>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (V-Max)
>Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: V-Max V1 #641
>Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 00:16:38 -0700
>
>V-Max Tue, 16 May 2000 Volume 1 : Number
>641
>
>In this issue:
>
> Re: warning lights fail,
> Re: Brighter bulbs (75th request)
> Ohlins Rear Shocks
> RE: The razor is still at my wrist...
> re: syncrometer
> re: Synchrometer URLs
> Doubts about the steering damper...
> Doubts about the steering damper...
> Re: Boxes for the Max
> Re: Ohlins Rear Shocks
> braces
> RE: Boxes for the Max
> Re: Regulator
> Throttle cables
> Re: Ohlins Rear Shocks
> Re: [Vmax] Throttle cables
> Helmet Lock
> MEK English version
> Out of town
> frame braces and Corbin seats
> Re: MEK English version
> change rear tire
> Re: braces
> Re: [Vmax] Throttle cables
> Grey Smoke
> Re: frame braces and Corbin seats
> 1500cc motor
> Re: Throttle cables
> Re: MEK English version
> Re: change rear tire
> Reminder - Rally in the Ozarks
> Re: Ohlins Rear Shocks
> Re: Throttle cables
> RE: MEK English version
> Re: MEK English version
> Re: frame braces and Corbin seats
> Re: Brighter bulbs (75th request)
>
>
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 09:56:33 +0100
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: warning lights fail,
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>The 12v was intermittent while I fiddled with the harness, so I
>tightened the connectors in the plugs which seems to have fixed it,
>thanks for the advice- which is priceless, although the bike has got a
>two year warranty on it the thought of Mr Max being off the road for
>possibly days and handled at the work shop by some uncaring spanner
>monkey gives me sleepless nights.
>
>
>Thanks to Bob as well for the input
>
>Brian
>
>Tyler Pennock wrote:
> >
> > check for 12v at the RED/BLACK wire in the harness connector to
>instrument cluster.
> > 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
> > .............................................
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 07:28:07 -0600
>From: "Sat Tara S. Khalsa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Brighter bulbs (75th request)
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>on 5/14/00 10:22 PM, Pasquale Dell'Aquila at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>snip
> >
> > I believe one of the reasons there are seemingly repeat questions is
> > because people are delete key happy. I would suggest that people keep
> > and file letters in sub folders and search the body of those letters for
> > what ever they want to know about from previous posts.
>
>snip
> > Just my thoughts,
> > Vmaxman
>
>Hi,
>
>Unless you don't have access to a web browser, there's no reason to do
>this.
>Paul's web site has an archive of all the mail generated in this list. It's
>all there in one place. As you suggest, it would be good for people to
>check
>this archive before posting repeat questions, however.
>
>Free your hard drive!!!
>
>Best,
>Sat Tara
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 22:47:54 +0800
>From: "Trevor Rymell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Ohlins Rear Shocks
>Message-ID: <000701bfbe7c$90f8a660$407518d2@sacentre>
>
>Has anyone had any experience fitting Ohlins rear shocks on a Vmax? Ohlins
>say you're supposed to mount them with the gas bottle facing forwards which
>means removing the helmet lock.
>
>If you want to mount them pointing backwards, then the RH hand one will
>foul
>one of the bolts on the brake caliper! Sounds like they could have been a
>bit better designed in the first place!
>
>Trevor Rymell
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 08:36:56 -0700
>From: Bob Coleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: RE: The razor is still at my wrist...
>Message-ID: <E3170171912DD3119D940008C79F95492399F1@MERCURY>
>
>My 2 cents worth.
>Seems to me that if the first thing you noticed was that the console lights
>went out then it doesn't seem likely that it's a mechanical failure unless
>it's just a starter clutch seizing. I can see where that could have an
>effect on the console lights but even so it seems unlikely they would
>suddenly go completely dead. If a timing chain were to break then it will
>definitely seize the motor right now, but you'd still have console lights.
>Also, if you're turning the motor from the 32mm nut on the flywheel side be
>sure you're turning the correct direction. It doesn't like to turn
>backwards.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 10:47:45 -0700
>From: "Don Seel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "Vmax tech list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: re: syncrometer
>Message-ID: <000701bfbe95$ada15820$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Does anyone have the URL for the Redline syncrometer? Please post it.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 16:39:14 -0400
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: re: Synchrometer URLs
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>See it at:
>http://www.giel.de/schleyer.htm
>Purchase it from:
>http://www.intercat.com/freddy/products.jpg
>
>Don Seel wrote:
>Does anyone have the URL for the Redline syncrometer? Please post it.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 21:49:06 GMT
>From: "Carlos Carvalho" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Doubts about the steering damper...
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Hi, my friends
>
>I've called the �hlins group to buy a steering damper for my 97'Vmax but
>they do not know which size fits on it.
>
>I'd like to know if someone is using the �hlins one and in what size.
>The hardware they don't know but i have some parts of a Daytona one that
>may
>help.
>Thanks a lot and God bless you all.
>
>Carlos - BRASIL
>97' Silver VMOA #1214
>
>
> >From: "Chaja, Christopher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >To: V-MAX TECH LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: RE: Troubles...
> >Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 18:00:29 -0400
> >
> >Carlos,
> >1. When do you notice your shake? (Speed, etc)
> >2. Did your problems start suddenly, or has your bike always had this
> >problem?
> >
> >My bike had a bad rear tire that caused a horrible shake. In my case,
> >changing the rear tire fixed the problem, but that's not a general
> >solution!
> >-CC
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Carlos Carvalho [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> >Subject: Troubles...
> >
> >
> >Someone told me that if i change the rear tyre the
> >shake will stop (???)
> >Please let me know about your suggestions.
> >Best regards
> >.............................................
> >To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm
> >.............................................
>
>________________________________________________________________________
>Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 21:49:43 GMT
>From: "Carlos Carvalho" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Doubts about the steering damper...
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Hi, my friends
>
>I've called the �hlins group to buy a steering damper for my 97'Vmax but
>they do not know which size fits on it.
>
>I'd like to know if someone is using the �hlins one and in what size.
>The hardware they don't know but i have some parts of a Daytona one that
>may
>help.
>Thanks a lot and God bless you all.
>
>Carlos - BRASIL
>97' Silver VMOA #1214
>
>
>________________________________________________________________________
>Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 18:08:42 EDT
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: Boxes for the Max
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Correct me if i am wrong but this is not a TECH question.
>Approx 2 weeks ago i posted a message regarding grey smoke appearing on
>initial startup,after posting it the 2nd time i had 1 person reply to the
>message.yea thats right 1 person! but yet you guys are chatting about
>someones girlfriend,now whats wrong with this picture?
> Mike
>
><< "Sat Tara S. Khalsa" wrote:
>
> >
> > Sorry, Mario, I promised your girlfriend I wouldn't say anything...I
>just
> > slipped. No "hard" feelings, I hope. ;-)
>
> You're a good man, Sat, thanks!!! say hi to her for me, will 'ya??
> Let's drop this subject because we may be getting people, SATurated with
>it
> :) >>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 15:35:16 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Andrew Shafer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: Ohlins Rear Shocks
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>helmet lock?
>Ok, what year did that come with a helmet lock?
>Drew
>
>--- Trevor Rymell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Has anyone had any experience fitting Ohlins rear
> > shocks on a Vmax? Ohlins
> > say you're supposed to mount them with the gas
> > bottle facing forwards which
> > means removing the helmet lock.
> >
> > If you want to mount them pointing backwards, then
> > the RH hand one will foul
> > one of the bolts on the brake caliper! Sounds like
> > they could have been a
> > bit better designed in the first place!
> >
> > Trevor Rymell
> >
> > ..............................................
> > To unsubscribe go to
> > http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm
> > ..............................................
>
>
>__________________________________________________
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>Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger.
>http://im.yahoo.com/
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 19:01:10 EDT
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: braces
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>What's the best frame brace & fork brace for the money?
>I have a corbin seat and wouldn't want to do any mods on it, thanx, Harry
>96'
>Ps anyone using the works piggyback racers? ...how do ya like 'em?
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 14:03:51 -0600
>From: "Dave Galusha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: RE: Boxes for the Max
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Mike,
>I have not been a subscriber to the Tech Line for very long, about a month,
>but in that short time this is what I think I've learned about it: the
>"Tech
>Line" is not a service associated with or endorsed by Yamaha or VMOA (of
>which I assume you are a member). It is a "chat thread" if you will, run
>by
>Paul S. (taking a considerable amount of time at his own expense), and it
>is
>attended by a generally well informed following. These people are not
>(please correct me if I am wrong) graduates of Yamaha'a "Care and Feeding
>of
>Vmax Motorcycles" what they have is better, much better: PRACTICAL
>EXPERIENCE! There is an enormous amount of collective experience and
>information available here FREE OF CHARGE for anyone up t the task of
>weeding out the info that is not relevant to you (if your not interested...
>use the delete key). Some of these guys have obviously been here a long
>time and friendships have obviously been formed and sometimes, albeit
>extremely rare, friends chat about things other than their motorcycles. It
>looks like good clean fun to me and I am glad to be included through the
>Tech Line. Long story short: Nobody HAS to answer anybody's questions
>about
>anything, but they do. If only one person replied to your question, then
>maybe only one person had some idea of what your problem was. I have seen
>that specific questions get better responses than general questions.
>Thanks
>for listening to my ramblings... and thanks to all of you who take the time
>to respond to the queries, IMHO you are doing a hell of a job.
>
>Dave Galusha
>Promax Racing
>VMOA #1177
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 4:09 PM
>To: V-MAX TECH LIST
>Subject: Re: Boxes for the Max
>
>
>Correct me if i am wrong but this is not a TECH question.
>Approx 2 weeks ago i posted a message regarding grey smoke appearing on
>initial startup,after posting it the 2nd time i had 1 person reply to the
>message.yea thats right 1 person! but yet you guys are chatting about
>someones girlfriend,now whats wrong with this picture?
> Mike
>
><< "Sat Tara S. Khalsa" wrote:
>
> >
> > Sorry, Mario, I promised your girlfriend I wouldn't say anything...I
>just
> > slipped. No "hard" feelings, I hope. ;-)
>
> You're a good man, Sat, thanks!!! say hi to her for me, will 'ya??
> Let's drop this subject because we may be getting people, SATurated with
>it
> :) >>
>.............................................
>To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm
>.............................................
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 18:23:46 -0500 (CDT)
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (donald smith)
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: Regulator
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Ricky, yes.
>
>Don "Old Man" Smith
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 19:36:52 -0400
>From: "Mario C. Aguiar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Throttle cables
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Hi Guys,
> Can somebody tell me who is the person who sells the upper
>throttle cables with the metal fittings, instead of plastic ones??
>
>Thanks
>
>Mario
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 16:33:55 -0700
>From: "TC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Ohlins Rear Shocks
>Message-ID: <001b01bfbec6$1090f280$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Andrew,
>I am pretty sure that the helmet lock first appeared on the '96
>models, (attached to the removable frame piece on the left side of the
>bike .. in front of the shock). I remember all the hassle Paul got
>when he mentioned to everyone's surprise that he had one .... You can
>see the difference, (presence of the "lock" mounting tab), by
>comparing the '94 and '96 microfiche illustrations at HLSM ....
>http://www.hlsm1.com/hlsm2_cgiwin/yam_mc.exe?model_list
>campbell
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Andrew Shafer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Ohlins Rear Shocks
>
>
> > helmet lock?
> > Ok, what year did that come with a helmet lock?
> > Drew
> >
> > --- Trevor Rymell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > snip <
> >> mount them with the gas bottle facing forwards
> >> which means removing the helmet lock.
> > > snip <
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 19:48:38 -0400 (EDT)
>From: Paulo Medeiros <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: [Vmax] Throttle cables
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> > Hi Guys,
> > Can somebody tell me who is the person who sells the upper
> > throttle cables with the metal fittings, instead of plastic ones??
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Mario
>
>Mario
>
>Call Sunrise (757) 583-2223 and ask for parts and then ask for Mike. Let
>him know you
>belong to the VMOA. Not sure if has anymore in stock but if not he will
>order them for
>you.
>
>Paulo
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 19:52:55 -0400
>From: "Tyler Pennock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Helmet Lock
>Message-ID: <00e001bfbec8$b112d000$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Drew, 1996 was the first year for the helmet lock.
>Tyler Pennock,VMOA # 380
>Eastern-Canada Director
>1987 Vmax 1260
>Ottawa,ON,Canada
><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>=20
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 20:03:45 -0400
>From: "Paul Crowe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: MEK English version
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Don't know if anyone else noticed but MEK has their English site up.
>
>http://www.vmax-mek.com/main_us.htm
>
>Nice parts but not cheap!
>
>Paul
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 20:04:17 -0400
>From: "George T. Clark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Out of town
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Paul,
> I will be out of town until 5/26/00.
>Please unsubscribe me until then. Thanks
>
> George Clark
> VMOA #951
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 17:16:22 -0700
>From: "TC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: frame braces and Corbin seats
>Message-ID: <001f01bfbecb$f8a40300$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Omayrpay,
>I think you have to "notch" a Corbin seat for use with a Dale Walker
>.. "bolt-on" brace ... check out the archives for additional comments
>in regard to this ........ Paul has done this .. and I recall him
>mentioning it many times ... although he said it was not a big deal
>........
>
> >> an old post <<
>Dale Walker Anti-Flex Frame Brace
>... fine. Do the weld-on ones work better? Who knows, maybe they do.
>But Walker's clamp-on make a big improvement. They don't slip. But if
>you have a Corbin seat they may rub the seat. One of the reasons I
>wanted clamp-on is so that I can take the bike back to stock if I ever
>want to. But then, I got 'em ...
> >> end <<
>
>campbell
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: braces
>
>
> > What's the best frame brace & fork brace for the
> > money? I have a corbin seat and wouldn't want to
> > do any mods on it, thanx, Harry 96'
> > snip <
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 02:21:54 +0200
>From: "Anders Wallen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: MEK English version
>Message-ID: <015b01bfbecc$d062b980$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Keep in mind though that MEK offers a 5-15% VMOA discount and you can
>probably also deduct the 13.8% German VAT if you're ordering from outside
>the EU.
>
>/anders w.#832
>
>---
>Welcome to Vmax Club Sweden
>http://welcome.to/vmcs
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Paul Crowe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
> >Don't know if anyone else noticed but MEK has their English site up.
> >
> >http://www.vmax-mek.com/main_us.htm
> >
> >Nice parts but not cheap!
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 20:22:43 EDT
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: change rear tire
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> hey fellas and ladies i burned the hell out of my first tire already
>doing wheelies --- got a new one in 2 days not bad huh? anyway give
>me
>step by step rear wheel removal please as i said first time ill be
>fine
>after one time just want any tips now ex. will i need to get new
>gear oil thanks ill be putting in frame braces and motor mounts
>next
>so feel free to give tips on that as well
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 17:25:21 -0700
>From: Paul Sayegh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: braces
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > What's the best frame brace
>
>Yes, TC is correct. You have to modify the Corbin seat to make the Walker
>brace
>work. This involves removing the leather cover in the front, grinding the
>seat
>pan and reinstalling the cover. Not brain surgery but a pain.
>
>
>
>
>--
>
>===================================================
>Paul Sayegh
>V-Max Technical List Administrator
>VMOA Northwest Director
>V-Max web page http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm
>===================================================
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 20:34:38 -0400
>From: "Mario C. Aguiar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: [Vmax] Throttle cables
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Paulo Medeiros wrote:
>
> > > Hi Guys,
> > > Can somebody tell me who is the person who sells the
>upper
> > > throttle cables with the metal fittings, instead of plastic ones??
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Mario
> >
> > Mario
> >
> > Call Sunrise (757) 583-2223 and ask for parts and then ask for Mike. Let
>him know you
> > belong to the VMOA. Not sure if has anymore in stock but if not he will
>order them for
> > you.
> >
> > Paulo
> > .............................................
> > To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm
> > .............................................
>
>Thanks Paulo!!!
>
>Mario
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 17:34:06 -0700
>From: "TC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Grey Smoke
>Message-ID: <004201bfbece$72492580$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Mike,
>How did the carb blowout do for the "grey/gray" smoke ... Also .. you
>are right .. discussing life size blow-up latex dolls is out of line
>... it doesn't belong and I think everyone knows that ... If you want
>to pull someone's chain you should fit it in with a "technically"
>oriented post ........ If you already posted feedback on the "smoke"
>then I apologize for asking a second time as I didn't recall seeing
>anything, (happens a lot) ........ but was curious how that worked for
>you ......
>campbell
>
>PS ... Hey Paul C. ... thanks for the tip on the english MEK site !!
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Boxes for the Max
>
>
> > Correct me if i am wrong but this is not a TECH question.
> > Approx 2 weeks ago i posted a message regarding
> > grey smoke
> > snip <
> > but yet you guys are chatting about someones girlfriend
> > snip <
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 20:53:08 -0400
>From: "Tyler Pennock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: frame braces and Corbin seats
>Message-ID: <016b01bfbed1$1a5b5a20$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>I use them also(DW braces) didn't modify the corbin seat, they dug into =
>the seat a bit and rip the covering a little underneath, you can't see =
>it, also remember to tell anyone who gets these braces that the clamp =
>mounting bolts are standard not metric, my 2 cents.
>Tyler Pennock,VMOA # 380
>Eastern-Canada Director
>1987 Vmax 1260
>Ottawa,ON,Canada
><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>=20
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 21:22:52 -0400
>From: "Network Legend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: 1500cc motor
>Message-ID: <00c201bfbed5$424fc9e0$a61d45cf@netlegend>
>
>This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
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>Hey all,
>
>Just is still out, need to take motor off, but it would appear that it's =
>a main bearning issue on the bike.
>
>Oh well, so it's going to be a while before it's ridable, so I thought I =
>may do some engine mods before winter. Well, I've heard about this =
>1500cc PCW (PWC?) motor out there.......anyone know about it?
>
>Or how about what you would do if you had to rebuild and wanted some =
>more ponies out of it?
>
>Thanks!
>
>James Moore
>Atlanta
>
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>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 21:20:20 EDT
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: Throttle cables
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>I recently bought stainless steel/chrome ends Throttle and speedo cables
>from
>Barnett.
>
>Tom
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 21:26:52 -0400
>From: "Mario C. Aguiar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: MEK English version
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Paul Crowe wrote:
>
> > Don't know if anyone else noticed but MEK has their English site up.
> >
> > http://www.vmax-mek.com/main_us.htm
> >
> > Nice parts but not cheap!
> >
>
>And not as "classy" as the French ones....I think Tuning Formula has the
>best looking body parts for the V-Max, in fact, they were the first
>ones, who designed the tail sections, the bigger scoops (our VMOA logo
>is a "Tuning Formula" scoop) and the different side covers.
>Of course, they're NOT cheap either.....
>
>Mario
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 18:30:53 -0700
>From: "TC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: change rear tire
>Message-ID: <006e01bfbed6$6236caa0$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Dooweb,
>You need to get your hands on either an owner's manual or a service
>manual ... or life will be difficult. This procedure, (changing the
>wheel), is covered in both. The only difference I noticed between the
>two was the axle nut torque ... they state 110 ft lbs / 150 Nm in my
>owner's manual and 85 ft lbs / 120 Nm in the service manual. Around 80
>ft lbs .. the nut let me know it wasn't going any further anyhow so I
>used the 85 ft lb spec ...... The pinch bolt on the right is 14 ft lbs
>and the rear caliper bolts are 32 ft lbs ..... I usually pull the
>right shock off just to get it out of the way, (top 14 ft lbs, bottom
>32 ft lbs), and jack the front of the engine so that the rear tire
>just touches the ground, (takes the load off).
>
>Anyhow ... take the big 27mm axle nut off the left side, (pull the
>cotter pin if you have a '95 down). Loosen the pinch bolt on the right
>side, (don't pull the axle yet). Take out the caliper bolts and the
>support bar bolt. Lift the caliper off and lay it to the right, (easy
>to do since you pulled the right shock like I recommended). Pull the
>axle out and get rid of the washer and the brake bracket ... Now you
>have room to move the wheel to the right ... it will pull right out of
>the differential with the clutch hub attached to it, (a c-clip holds
>it to the wheel ....). Grease up this hub before re-mounting the wheel
>... (lithium, moly .. anything). Re-torque everything as indicated in
>the reverse order of removal, (polish the end of the axle with
>Mother's or something .... looks nice).
>
>Motor mount installation instructions are on the "list" web site ...
>http://www.sayegh.org/tips.htm ......
>
>The rear will take 8 ounces ... fill to the bottom thread of the fill
>hole .... be neat ... put rtv, (silicone), sealer on the threads ...
>(use a torque wrench ... its a real downer and real expensive when the
>bolts won't tighten up any more .. drain and fill bolts are both 17 ft
>lbs) ....... Mobil 1 synthetic gear oil, (75-90), or any synthetic
>gear oil works real good in the rear end .....
>
>Frame braces ?? No sweat with bolt-ons ... don't make a mess with the
>weld-ons ...... take it somewhere if you are not used to welding on
>this tubing .....
>good luck,
>campbell
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: change rear tire
>
>
> > snip <
> > give me step by step rear wheel removal please
> > as i said first time ill be fine after one time just want
> > any tips now
> > snip <
> > need to get new gear oil thanks ill be putting in
> > frame braces and motor mounts next
> > so feel free to give tips on that as well
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 20:58:12 -0500
>From: Vern Hathaway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
> V-MAX TECH LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
> "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Reminder - Rally in the Ozarks
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> I know this rally coincides with two other events (Thunder in the
>Valley in PA and The Honda Hoot in Ashville NC) but for those of you who
>would rather not travel as far, there is the 2nd VMOA Rally in the
>Ozarks in Eureka Springs Arkansas.
>
> There is something for everyone here; a great place for a family
>vacation. The scenery is beautiful and although I haven't been to Deals
>Gap, I'll bet the mountain roads here could surely be it's rival. There
>are wide sweepers as well as hairpin turns, something for expert and
>novice alike. We will be joining a group of Yamaha XS/XJ riders to make
>this event truly something interesting.
>
>I will be there with my family from Wed, June 21 to Sun. June 25. The
>rally is Fri 6/23 - Sun 6/25, but come join me early if you like. I will
>be sponsoring 3 campsites which hold up to 3 tents, at no charge. The
>XJ/XS Club also have 3 sites, a whole area just for bikes at Lake
>Leatherwood Park. 1-(501) 253-8624 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] There are
>also "bike friendly" accommodations at Best Western 1-888-582-2220 or
>Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
>
>For more info check out:
>
>http://www.fastlane.net/~madvmax/Eureka99/South%20Central%20Rally.htm
>
>Other links:
>http://www.eureka-springs-usa.com/leatherwood/
>http://www.eurekasprings.org/
>
>
>or call me
>Vern Hathaway 817-444-4637 after 3:00 p.m.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 19:04:23 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Andrew Shafer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: Ohlins Rear Shocks
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>And it only took them 11 years
>Thanks
>drew
>--- TC <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Andrew,
> > I am pretty sure that the helmet lock first appeared
> > on the '96
> > models, (attached to the removable frame piece on
> > the left side of the
> > bike .. in front of the shock). I remember all the
> > hassle Paul got
> > when he mentioned to everyone's surprise that he had
> > one .... You can
> > see the difference, (presence of the "lock" mounting
> > tab), by
> > comparing the '94 and '96 microfiche illustrations
> > at HLSM ....
> >
>http://www.hlsm1.com/hlsm2_cgiwin/yam_mc.exe?model_list
> > campbell
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Andrew Shafer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: Re: Ohlins Rear Shocks
> >
> >
> > > helmet lock?
> > > Ok, what year did that come with a helmet lock?
> > > Drew
> > >
> > > --- Trevor Rymell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > snip <
> > >> mount them with the gas bottle facing forwards
> > >> which means removing the helmet lock.
> > > > snip <
> >
> >
> > ..............................................
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> > http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm
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>
>
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>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 22:51:46 -0400
>From: "Mario C. Aguiar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: Throttle cables
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > I recently bought stainless steel/chrome ends Throttle and speedo cables
>from
> > Barnett.
> >
> > Tom
> > .............................................
> > To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm
> > .............................................
>
>Where did you buy them???
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 17:49:45 -0600
>From: "Dave Galusha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: RE: MEK English version
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Hey Mario,
>Is there a URL for Tuning Formula?
>
>Thanks,
>Dave Galusha
>VMOA #1177
>PS, Thanks for the print on Nissin caliper hangers!
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Mario C. Aguiar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 7:27 PM
>To: V-MAX TECH LIST
>Subject: Re: MEK English version
>
>
>Paul Crowe wrote:
>
> > Don't know if anyone else noticed but MEK has their English site up.
> >
> > http://www.vmax-mek.com/main_us.htm
> >
> > Nice parts but not cheap!
> >
>
>And not as "classy" as the French ones....I think Tuning Formula has the
>best looking body parts for the V-Max, in fact, they were the first
>ones, who designed the tail sections, the bigger scoops (our VMOA logo
>is a "Tuning Formula" scoop) and the different side covers.
>Of course, they're NOT cheap either.....
>
>Mario
>
>
>.............................................
>To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm
>.............................................
>
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>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 23:34:49 -0400
>From: "Mario C. Aguiar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: MEK English version
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Dave Galusha wrote:
>
> > Hey Mario,
> > Is there a URL for Tuning Formula?
>
>I don't think they're on the Net, I have a bunch of magazines my friend
>Ivan
>from France got me, with all of their products, but I only have their
>address:
>
>Formula
>Moulin de Jailly R.N. 52,
>57159 Marange-Silvange
>
>Mario
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 22:18:37 +0800
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: "TC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, V-MAX TECH LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: frame braces and Corbin seats
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> >Omayrpay,
> >I think you have to "notch" a Corbin seat for use with a Dale Walker
> >.. "bolt-on" brace ... check out the archives for additional comments
> >in regard to this ........ Paul has done this .. and I recall him
> >mentioning it many times ... although he said it was not a big deal
> >........
>Not so with the RMSportmax frame brace. Two tabs to weld on (about $10
>unless
>you can do yourself) and no Corbin seat mod. I have both!
>
>Jerald White, VMOA #21
>
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>
>Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 07:33:02 +0200
>From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Brighter bulbs (75th request)
>Message-ID: <001b01bfbef8$35bfeac0$394a05c3@rjspw>
>
>I keep my inbox with the selected mails, making a total of 3585 emails =
>and 94 Mb size ( and growing....), but there is no need to do this.=20
>
>For the ones who are fighting to maintain some room in their hard drive, =
>Paul's web site has a MAIL ARCHIVE ( =
>http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ), very neat tidy and =
>what's more with a search tool that allows you to go directly to the =
>subject in no time. I constantly use it since it is easier for me to =
>find a message or select a subject from there than trying to find it in =
>my inbox.
>
>Regards,=20
>Charles ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] )
>
>----- Original Message -----=20
>From: Sat Tara S. Khalsa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: V-MAX TECH LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 3:28 PM
>Subject: Re: Brighter bulbs (75th request)
>
>
> > on 5/14/00 10:22 PM, Pasquale Dell'Aquila at [EMAIL PROTECTED] =
>wrote:
> > snip
> > >=20
> > > I believe one of the reasons there are seemingly repeat questions is
> > > because people are delete key happy. I would suggest that people =
>keep
> > > and file letters in sub folders and search the body of those letters =
>for
> > > what ever they want to know about from previous posts.
> >=20
> > snip
> > > Just my thoughts,
> > > Vmaxman
> >=20
>
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>
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