Recent content by Smitherines

Hey guys, just got the motor back in my VMAX, runs and rides great. I'm not noticing any strange things on the road yet as far as handling, but since I did have the rear swingarm out, how do I reset the "alignment" of the swingarm? What's the proper way to go about this procedure? I'd rather be...

Well I did main and balance shaft bearings as well. Should I just let the bike idle after I put the oil in for the first time or should I ride it around the block a few times and then change the oil?

Excellent! Thank you so much Sean! What do you recommend for the oil situation when I get this thing back together? I was thinking about running some cheapo oil to let it idle and drive around the block a few times before I change the filter and oil to possibly rotella and an OEM filter. Is this...

Awesome Sean, thanks for the quick reply. It seems like that pipe doesn't hold inside that hole very well. Its very loose in there, is that normal? Also, the that oil tube bracket is supposed to be up top, right? And, what's the purpose of that oil tube?

Hey guys, almost done putting the motor back after replacing the second gear, hub, first gear and crank bearings. I have this oil tube, and I think I know where it goes, but I need verification. The picture with the tube inserted into the orifice on the bottom case seems to be where it goes, but...

Sean, what does that kit run?

I'm replacing them because there are some gouges in them but no damage to the crank surprisingly. Also, do you recommend replacing the oil pump siphon O-Ring?

I'll take a look when I get home. Is it a literal color I'm looking for or is it something stamped in the shell?

What am I looking for on the underside of the bearing shell?

Hey guys, I also need help with this on my friend's 2001. I can't for the life of me figure this out because it seems like I end up needing one 7 set of bearings, and those dont exist apparently. Any help would be appreciated! Looking at the oil filter with the pan as it would sit on the...

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