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[czar800]

Always fun. Going back in get the front two started in the intake manifolds then rock the bank back into the rears, just in case you didn't already know.

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Well it wasn’t very much fun, but I did get them back on the bike last night. I didn’t know.. I did the opposite.. I started the back on the manifolds and then pushed the front on.
I used a piece of 2x wood and a socket as a lever. There’s actually a nice spot on The frame to pry against. I used the socket between the carburetors and wood. Like it’s in the picture.

 

[tickbitintn]

I agree. I’m a big Honda V4 fan.

V-max was no slouch either!
V4 are (slightly heavy but) powerful and torqey.

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[tickbitintn]

Well it wasn’t very much fun, but I did get them back on the bike last night. I didn’t know.. I did the opposite.. I started the back on the manifolds and then pushed the front on.
I used a piece of 2x wood and a socket as a lever. There’s actually a nice spot on The frame to pry against. I used the socket between the carburetors and wood. Like it’s in the picture.


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That works too!! Get two started and then roll the other two in. Most people have great difficulty trying to get them installed.
If you try to install them all at the same time, ain't happening!
Loosening the intakes helps but can be more of a pain in the rear.

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[czar800]

V-max was no slouch either!
V4 are (slightly heavy but) powerful and torqey.

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In my younger years I wanted a early V-Max. I’ve yet to have the chance to ride one.
My brother has a 1984 VFR1000 interceptor that’s a lot of fun to ride.

 

[tickbitintn]

In my younger years I wanted a early V-Max. I’ve yet to have the chance to ride one.
My brother has a 1984 VFR1000 interceptor that’s a lot of fun to ride.

V-max - fast as hell in a straight line.
- handles like a dump truck.

I hit a piece of firewood on the expressway in a slight curve at about 65mph in traffic....
Rear end stayed up in the air WAY longer than the front that was tank slapping.
Scooting back over the rear seat resulted in some engine rev due to unloaded rear tire and a slight extra twist on the throttle..
When the rear finally touched down it spun for several feet before hooking up and finally unloading the front to end the tank slap. Last time I ever wanted to ride one.

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[JohnnyBlade]

Nice! I chucked some pics up in the Dual Bucking Spike thread last night of one of these I did, managed to get a 372 outer dog to line up pretty good too.View attachment 252183

Hell ya! I like that! Nice job!

 

[JohnnyBlade]

V-max - fast as hell in a straight line.
- handles like a dump truck.

I hit a piece of firewood on the expressway in a slight curve at about 65mph in traffic....
Rear end stayed up in the air WAY longer than the front that was tank slapping.
Scooting back over the rear seat resulted in some engine rev due to unloaded rear tire and a slight extra twist on the throttle..
When the rear finally touched down it spun for several feet before hooking up and finally unloading the front to end the tank slap. Last time I ever wanted to ride one.

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I remember years ago a buddy drag raced his vmax. He would compress the forks with a ratchet strap so there was no rebound up front. I thought he was totally insane(which he was) putting nitrous on it as well. Do belief that bike was in the low 10's. Guessing that had to be in the late 90's early 2000's. Oh and our drag strip tec lane back then pretty much was just a guy checking to make sure ur chin strap was tight. Ahhh the good ole days

 

[JohnnyBlade]

V-max - fast as hell in a straight line.
- handles like a dump truck.

I hit a piece of firewood on the expressway in a slight curve at about 65mph in traffic....
Rear end stayed up in the air WAY longer than the front that was tank slapping.
Scooting back over the rear seat resulted in some engine rev due to unloaded rear tire and a slight extra twist on the throttle..
When the rear finally touched down it spun for several feet before hooking up and finally unloading the front to end the tank slap. Last time I ever wanted to ride one.

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I remember years ago a buddy drag raced his vmax. He would compress the forks with a ratchet strap so there was no rebound up front. I thought he was totally insane(which he was) putting nitrous on it as well. Do belief that bike was in the low 10's. Guessing that had to be in the late 90's early 2000's. Oh and our drag strip tec lane back then pretty much was just a guy checking to make sure ur chin strap was tight. Ahhh the good ole days

 

[JohnnyBlade]

Sorry for the double post. *s-worde is SLOW lately

 

[tickbitintn]

I remember years ago a buddy drag raced his vmax. He would compress the forks with a ratchet strap so there was no rebound up front. I thought he was totally insane(which he was) putting nitrous on it as well. Do belief that bike was in the low 10's. Guessing that had to be in the late 90's early 2000's. Oh and our drag strip tec lane back then pretty much was just a guy checking to make sure ur chin strap was tight. Ahhh the good ole days

Yes getting the front end smushed down lowers the center of gravity, also keeps the front end down on takeoff. (The springs help lift the front when the weight transfers to the rear.)
Shaft drive was a limiting factor for the rear end grip. With a chain drive conversion they could get a much better launch and turn some scary fast times!

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[JohnnyBlade]

Yes getting the front end smushed down lowers the center of gravity, also keeps the front end down on takeoff. (The springs help lift the front when the weight transfers to the rear.)
Shaft drive was a limiting factor for the rear end grip. With a chain drive conversion they could get a much better launch and turn some scary fast times!

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Agreed. I remember him saying it was to keep the front end down on take off. And shaft drive motorcycles still make me scratch my head. Just doesnt seen natural to me. But im not a motorcycle engineer either.

 

[ayoungtexan]

An 021 getting fuel lines replaced

 

[JohnnyBlade]

Yes getting the front end smushed down lowers the center of gravity, also keeps the front end down on takeoff. (The springs help lift the front when the weight transfers to the rear.)
Shaft drive was a limiting factor for the rear end grip. With a chain drive conversion they could get a much better launch and turn some scary fast times!

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Agreed. I remember him saying it was to keep the front end down on take off. And shaft drive motorcycles still make me scratch my head. Just doesnt seen natural to me. But im not a motorcycle engineer either.

 

[WillG]

Remanufactured PTU arrived today for my Escape Hybrid. Calling local shop in the morning to setup an appointment for installation. Honestly I don't do much to my vehicle other than little stuff like oil changes and brakes, I just don't have the time to do so.

Worked on a Kohler powered Toro Recycler push mower last night, cleaned the carb in the ultrasonic cleaner and it's still not running properly and I definitely poked all the holes etc. It'll get a replacement carb.

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[av8or3]

640 going back together. Why does it take me so long?????

 

[Billy Currie]

I'm working on a Partner 7000 here and there. I replacing the crankshaft bearings and I cannot seem to get one case half hot enough to expand and allow the bearing to slide in all the way. I've done this several times on other saws with no issues. The bearing goes 3/4 the way in and stops. After the temperature of the parts equalize, the bearing is hard to turn. I measured the case and it's 0.002" undersized to the bearing at room temperature. At 400 degrees they seem to be the same size, but the case may be tapered. At 400 degrees the powder coat starts to feel a little sticky.

 

[heimannm]

 

[jacob j.]

I'm working on a Partner 7000 here and there. I replacing the crankshaft bearings and I cannot seem to get one case half hot enough to expand and allow the bearing to slide in all the way. I've done this several times on other saws with no issues. The bearing goes 3/4 the way in and stops. After the temperature of the parts equalize, the bearing is hard to turn. I measured the case and it's 0.002" undersized to the bearing at room temperature. At 400 degrees they seem to be the same size, but the case may be tapered. At 400 degrees the powder coat starts to feel a little sticky.

I typically don't heat the cases to a level higher than 225°/250°f. What brand of bearing are you using? You may need to go with a different bearing. I've noticed some of the cheaper bearings can be slightly undersized.

 

[Billy Currie]

I typically don't heat the cases to a level higher than 225°/250°f. What brand of bearing are you using? You may need to go with a different bearing. I've noticed some of the cheaper bearings can be slightly undersized.

It's a ceramic hybrid from CCC. I've had no issues with these bearings, I've even compared 4 of these bearings that I have on hand. I think the safest approach would be to rework the case, or find another case.

 

[jacob j.]

It's a ceramic hybrid from CCC. I've had no issues with these bearings, I've even compared 4 of these bearings that I have on hand. I think the safest approach would be to rework the case, or find another case.

Do you still have the stock bearing that was in the case? It'd be interesting to see what that mikes out as, compared to your new bearing.