What kind of tires are those? Nice build.
Keep us updated on your build! We love progress shots.
Anyone going to Thunder in the Valley this year?
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Hey, guys. I am entertaining the idea of selling my Max. I am looking for something brand new and I can't afford a two-bike habit. Would any of...
Me too. Currently, it'd save me a bunch of carb work... Hah!
A Midnight Special fs in the North Hills: https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/4365778032.html If I could grab it, I totally would.
Nor did I. ;) None taken! :)
If I have to look at three whole pages of women in various stages of clothes, you can look at three whole photos of shirtless men. :D
Yeah. This is where I am with it and I am completely intimidated. Haha
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C'mon, boys! Give a girl a break! My turn! :wink: [img] [img] [img] And while we're on the subject of figure...
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I run D404s. Got mine from rockymountainatv.com. I'm pretty happy with them.
The seat has already been reshaped. The guy at the shop said he turned them to their lowest setting. Maybe a stiffer ride? I didn't notice much...
Progressives. Okay. What height am I looking for? I see that some sites have progression charts or something. Are these important?
It's time for new shocks! Where do I begin? The primary reason for swapping is that I really need to lower my bike's height. I am currently unable...
I bought my D404s from http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ Love the tires. The site was pretty good, too.
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'Bout to be 30. Bought my Max three years ago from a guy looking for more garage space for his racy new street bike. I hadn't been in the market...
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Re: Look for a new seat Might be worth seeing if your local shop can reupholster the one you have, as long as the pan is in good shape. I had...
Success! I took the two outer engine-to-carbs boots. I left the inner two, since I couldn't reach the bottom bolts on either. After shimmying the...
I can't get the boots to sit back in the airbox. The carbs will slide back into the boots, but then I lose some of my up and down wiggle.
Thanks, guys. The problem is that I can't get the carbs away from the engine-side boots. I've got the airbox separate and it moves around. I just...
Okay. I have everything loosened on my carbs, but I cannot for the life of me actually get them out. They're free of the airbox and the...
Up for sale in Butler! http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcd/4012173890.html
Whoooa.
Really nice job. It looks so much sleeker!
Nice work so far! It's nice to read along as you progress!
I'd get a separate pass so I don't have to cur and re-cable tie the original every time I wanted to take the bike. I could share a pass,...
Hmm. I don't intend to be on toll roads much with the bike I am hesitant to get a separate pass. If I do, though, I'll most likely try the cable...
Anyone have an EZ Pass or regional equivalent for/on their bike? I just bought one for my car and I'm considering one for the XJ. I don't really...
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I wear a Bell Revolver in Hi-Vis yellow. It's a modular and it's been awesome.
You guys have really nice side covers. Mine are beat up and not near as lovely. Looks like you guys had a swell time!
Oh. Mygod. I think I'll go hug my full-face now...
I encountered the same problem just a few weeks ago. I just had the carbs cleaned, and it ended up being stuck valves on the 2 & 3. No gas means...
Well, my 550 Maxim is the best, obviously, but if I had to buy new: [img]
Of course he has. He's so speedy! :D I'll definitely hang onto it. Thanks for your help!
Yeah. The most I've done one my own is change my oil & filter. I thought I'd try and do it myself, but I'd rather not mess the whole thing up. I...
This is beyond my abilities, I think. And this makes me really nervous. No, I didn't get an o-ring, unless it comes with the filter. I wrongly...
Okay. I read Fitz's gorgeous post about taking the petcock apart, etc. But how do you get the whole thing off of the bike? How empty does the tank...
Thanks guys. I bought a petcock in-tank filter from Chacal. That's what you're talking about, Fitz? I didn't realize I had to take the whole...
How does one change the fuel filter on a 550 Max? I feel like it should be easier than I currently understand it to be. Thanks, guys!
+1 to a rider class. Here in PA, the State offers a free class. They provide bikes (Suzuki GZ250s for my class) and don't really care if you ding...
You guys ready for Construction Season, Pt. 4345234 to be over? I want to ride!