As you know there is a new project in the driveway. As I am writing down my list of things to be done and cost. I was wondering on the carbs since I will be running the supertrapp exhaust and a K&N should I shim/jet the carbs too? What have you guys done with your V65's? Also looking to replace the front springs with progressive? Has anyone lowered the front end? If so thoughts? Also any found a good product to clean up chrome/polish in the airbox side or rear seat frame/trim? Plus I haven't decided if I was going to paint it the original color or custom. Anyone know the paint code for the original to cross-reference if I go that route. The color was that dark maroon but don't remember the name.
QuoteI was wondering on the carbs since I will be running the supertrapp exhaust and a K&N should I shim/jet the carbs too?
YES
QuoteHas anyone lowered the front end?
I lowered the front of my V45 by 1 1/2". BUT, don't go lowering the front unless you lower the back an equal amount. You will throw the geometry off and likely have handling issues.
QuoteAlso any found a good product to clean up chrome/polish in the airbox side or rear seat frame/trim?
Those are aluminum and have a clear coat on them. You will have to remove the clear coat first. there are some other threads (old) on polishing.
Anyone know where to get new donut exhaust gaskets for where the mufflers meet the header pipes? Has anyone upgraded their thermostat to a high flow? Is there one at the parts store that will work?
Quote from: Magna86 on January 06, 2009, 01:36:06 PM
The color was that dark maroon but don't remember the name.
Vintage Red Pearl paint code r137p. Same color as mine. $300.00 a pint.
Too rich for my blood. Should be a small sticker (under left side cover) on the frame
with paint code on it. I'm fixing to paint mine, with a GM Black Cherry Red that is so
close to matching it hurts. I let you know how close, once it is painted.
Yeah I haven't decided but thats too rich for my blood too! Since my V45 only cost me $200 to paint thru a friend. I'm thinking maybe a custom color like the V45. The V45 is PPg Blackberry Metallic! Post a pic of the your upgraded headlight thinking of doing one 2! Can some people answer the ? in the above posts.
Are the exhaust gaskets not available from Honda? I will look through my cross referencing charts to see what is said about the thermostat. I lost much of my info when my HD crashed.