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I did about 35 miles today on my new Conti 240 rear tire.
I installed the wide wheel and Conti tire in a effort to get better traction on the street, where I was tired of constantly lighting up the stock tire in 1st through 3rd gear when jumping on the throttle. From my past experience I knew that the Metzler, Avon etc. would probably not be any better than stock, but when I saw the Continental Race Attack tire was introduced and researched it (and Oliver spoke highly of it), I decided to buy the wide wheel and tire.
The first turn I took I could feel a pretty big difference. The steering was "heavier" feeling, the bike needs more force to lean it over. It does actually straiten up faster though when transitioning so i would not say that it's slower when "flicking", but it definitely takes more effort. To me this tire feels more secure when going through a corner than the stock one, although I did have one "squirrelly" moment when all the way over scraping the right hand peg. I think it was because I hit some gravel which is plentiful right now on all the roads.
As far as traction straight ahead goes, it hooks up MUCH better. The tire would not break loose the way the stock one does from a roll in first gear. I tried 5 times - each time it hooked and launched me forward with the front wheel first skipping then settling maybe a foot off the ground. Today it was around 65 degrees when I got out.....I can only expect this tire to hook even better during the summer.
So I feel (so far) like I definitely made the right decision, it hooks up great and the handling feels very good. It also looks great.
Mark

Hey Badger, looks like the bike is really coming together. It looks great! I'm looking to pick up a windscreen and was curious about how tall you are. I'm 6'4" (193.04 cm) and could use a little protection from the wind.

Cheers!

okbrown

Bike looks great! I'm looking to pick up a windscreen and was curious about how tall you are. I'm 6'4" (193.04 cm) and could use a little protection from the wind. At speed it feels like I'm a sheet of plywood exposed to the wind. I'll post this to Badger's thread as well.

Looking forward to the other pictures this weekend.

Thanks

Metzler for grip, but wears out quick!!

I like the Avon the best....ok traction and burn outs here and there won't require often tire changes!!

MIKe D

redmax wrote:
Thanks to everyone for the comments. I do have the engine guard with extra pegs on mine, and I really do like the change in ride position they offer. I found a stock seat, used, for 75 bucks, so I am going to try it. I will at least have the option of either seat. Anyone with comments or recommendations for a rear tire. The 150 Dunlop on mine has terrible traction. I have managed to mark all of my neighbor's driveways, some not even trying I even lose traction in second gear, and I am really not trying there, and no, I am not abusing the clutch.

I've had golf clubs on my Gen1 before!!!

Also beer balls fit perfect on the gen1's also!!!

Not so sure about the snowboard thing!!

I'm sure you'll figure it out though!!!

Mike D

p.s. if you do, can we see some pics?

Turn the blue to orange and that thing'll ROCK!!!!

That'll make it faster and funner!!!


Naw!! just kid'n....


If it comes up stolen, you know where I live!!!!

Have fun on that thing and don't forget about your max!!!

Jealous Mike D

I think they'll always keep it the same, only different color...

I like it that way.....

Make it your own after....

Later,

Mike D

Welcome and enjoy it you lucky bastage!!

Just something different
People like different
If they don't sell I will ride 'em

There was a moderate rock slide on 129 on the TN side in the flats down by the lake. Perhaps you saw the D bag that drove into the rocks on the nightly news? Well that is the spot. The road is not accessible now from the TN side.
Link over to killboy to read and see more. killboy.blogspot.com/

im heading out to a small ski hill this weekend. anyone have any ideas to strap a snowboard to the max? i have a snowboard bag. i tested riding with it thrown over my shoulder but its not stable enough.

if ur worried about oil changes that much u might as well just change it at the very end of the season. its better to store ur bike with fresh oil than old oil. i dont know if there is a big difference or if it really matters in the long run. but if ur concerned about it do it before the snow comes next time. thats my advice

Just as you described, pretty straight forward & easy to do. Tighten axle when done

The paint on my stock pumpkin cover is flaking off. I ordered the billet replacement from Exactrep and just want a heads up on what I need to place caution on for the remove/replacement.

I ordered a 24mm hex to loosen the rear axle, and hope to spin the old cover off (after removal of the six cap head bolts) and spin the new billet cover on.

Is there more than this or is it pretty straight forward?

Thanks all

Ditto!!!

I'll soon be setting up the same system with the same worries, but I'm sure within a week on here we'll be all set.
There are a few other mods we must do to get it all to work correct.
Apparently no need for auto tune... just an AIS mod and the right set up for the PCV I believe.

If you do get this set up, feel free to chime in with your experience along with plenty of pictures and details issues you had while setting it up!!!

Figures the wife needs a car now, so hide'n the "LOOT" is a little tough to do!!!

Let us hear how you made out when you get it all rolling!!

Mike D

Need your help
I have 2 2009 Vmax's left at my shop.
We are thinking about painting them to make them different.

Here are the color choices.
a)yamaha blue
b)yellow
c)silver

Which one? Let me know
Thanks

ALTS wrote:
I am a newbie and have been sifting through the vast data base here. I just purchased an 09 VMAX and want to upgrade the exhaust. What is the best bang for the buck, proven system available or is there something better in the works coming very soon. I had a Kerker 4 into 1 system on my 96 max and loved the exhaust tone with competition baffle....Thanks in advance for the info-great site!

The best power and lightest construction is the Akrapovic. It is made from titanium and the mid pipe only weights in at 1.5 lbs.

You can pick just the mid pipe or get their full setup.

It's a bit pricy but currently the best quality of all of them.

Hope this helps!

tiny2183 wrote:
aewhitney wrote:
Check these out:
www.starvmax.com/extras/downloads/2-pcv-maps


Yea I saw those, I am alittle confused where it says to use the stock O2 Sensor on the monster auto tune. I thought you had to disconnect that and use the Dynojet O2 controller. Plus when you download it the description in the dynojet software says its for the UFO 4-1 instead of the monster pipe.

THat through me for a loop too! And i have to take my bike in to Yamaha, because i don't know what it is doing and i can't fix it.