Recent content by ryancdossey

This is my first time doing valves. As far as deciding what was a "measurement" I applied enough pressure to get the gauge in but not so much that I was forcing or almost bending the feeler. Not too little that it slid right out. Did I label intake/exhaust properly? From looking at the...

Good to know. I don't have a center stand so the left side is pooled up.

Good to know. How do I get the oil out of up there? Just using the drain plug didn't seem to do it.

Alright guys I have dug in and ran into a few more questions. I only pulled the oil drain plug. Yet there is still oil up under my rear cover. Do I need to pull the filter as well? I don't have a center stand. Just the side stand. I got the rear cover of which took some maneuvering to clear...

Oh... If tomorrow night I get everything removed but don't get to actually adjust the clearances till Friday night is it okay to leave it open? Should I throw some cellophane plastic over it to protect it from dust? or am I okay just leaving the covers on loose?

I am about to dig into my first ever valve job. I have condensed naughtyG how to threads on the clearances to a word document I would gladly email out for anyone looking for a "printer friendly" version. This is my first time ever working inside an engine so I have a few things I need to ask...

Thank you guys for all of the fast answers. I do have a stage 7 jet kit and kerker k-series that the previous owner place on it. Any reason to have it without having the pods? Can it be removed or just zip tie it up where it looks like it was taped and leave it? On the bright side I got...

I got married last week and ended up moving so a very bust week. In the hustle and bustle turned out that I lost my only key to my Vmax. Tore apart my apartment, garage, and car. Nothing. Sean helped me pull my ignition and I'm getting the key made this week. But I noticed a hose that the end is...

When I get a chance I'll snag some shots of it and you guys can tell me what you think. Looks like it may have been patched already before.

Here are the engine guards. Look installed right?

Thanks guys! It definitely grew on me. I actually like the blacked out exhaust/engine. I havent seen one like it. Makes the bike look mean. Ill probably retouch up the paint. I dont have a centerstand and im needing to put my parts on. Think a buddy and i can lift the front end and throw jack...

What kind of a shop could blast it for me?

I'm assuming that any exhaust shop can do this? Or should I take it to a bike shop for some particular reason?

My Vmax has a Kerker K-Series that a P.O. Painted black. Trouble is that it is starting to rust out. Some small holes on the underside. Is this something I can have a muffler shop tackweld for me or am I better off just ordering a new Exhaust? It sounds absolutely mean. Runs great with the Stage...