Looks like you are well on your way. One point, it is best to make SURE the
bike is totally broke in before shifting to full syn oil. It is sooooo
slippery it will not allow the rings and various other parts to wear in
properly.
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Thomas and Carrie Powell
1994 NOS injected
Tourmaster V-Max
"LAFGAS"
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----- Original Message -----
From: Guedo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: V-MAX TECH LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 5:05 AM
Subject: Maxine
> Hello fellow Maxer's
> I have a 2001 that I now have about 1500 miles on.
> I changed the oil with the Mobil 1 Motorcycle oil at
> 800 miles. ( $8 bucks a pop )
> I put the Super-Trapps on with a full set of disks and
> added a 1/4-20 nut under the end of each screw to open
> them up a little more. ( Sounds great! )
> I also added the K & N filter
> I read the list everyday and I have some projects in
> mind.
> I have some concerns and questions.
>
> 1) Who is PCW? And are they on the web? And where are
> they?
> 2) What is the "Drilling the brass plugs out" going to
> do for me and how do i do it?
> 3) I am way too short for my bike and I need more than
> a custom lower seat. And wouldn't that make long rides
> uncomfortable?
> How do I get the bike down without sacrificing the
> suspension?
> 4) I have brand new Dunlop Qualifiers. The ass end
> likes to push out on me, Should I go to the Michelin
> or the Metzlers in the rear?
> 5) Besides the Furbur fix, are there any other front
> end enhancements that I need to do? I have had her up
> to about 140 MPH and above 100 or so she is real
> scary.
> 6) What is this "Shim the Y Box" and do i need to do
> it and if so, how?
> 7)I think my carbs are out of Sync. How do i check the
> syncronization?
> 8) Should I consider re-jetting? Even with the stuff I
> have?
> I9) Is it a good idea to leave V Boost on all the time
> with a new bike?
> 10) I have tried to break it in right. Only on the
> freway once and even then I varied the speeds from 100
> to 60 constantly.
> I am 48 and have ridden off and on since I was 12 (
> Ohio didn't require a bike license back then) I had
> Harleys and Triumph's and Hondas, Susukis and Yamahas.
> Believe it or not every one had a rear drum brake. So
> when I hit the brakes on my Max it is a dramatic
> improvement over anything I have every had and you
> guys like to stop faster?
> Anyway, I appreciate any and all feedback and all will
> be considered. However, "Young Man Don", How far do
> you live from me and can I bring Maxine over to have
> you help me wrench on her? Just kidding.
>
> Dave
>
>
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