Recent content by wkdenton

I have a Yamaha tech manual if you still want one

Please PM me with the flywheel puller picture and dimensions? Thanks, I'm preparing to replace a starter clutch on a VStar 1100 and it has the exact same design as the Max.

Rte 6 is one of my favorite PA roads, last time I rode it was on my way to Kinzua Bridge.

Re: Slave cylinder, new question, destroyed pushrod oil seal... In a pinch you can also reuse plain copper sealing (crush) washers by annealing them. Simply heat to cherry red with a propane torch, then quench with cold water and reuse. I routinely use this technique with copper (but never...

+1 ^^

Just found this year-old string while searching for valve adjust tool loaner. FWIW, my CB-X, like many other DOHC Hondas from the 80's, uses 25mm shims. When bought new, they're about 1/2 the price of VMax shims. I usually buy mine used at a semi-local dealer in South Jersey on an exchange...

I would not do it. All the anecdotal coments about significant increases in mileage are not supported by thermodynamics, especially at the low percentages of acetone (aka dimethyl ketone) that are being added. Also, and imho much more importantly, acetone is a very aggressive solvent that is...

My bottle of StaBil has a notice that reads, "Product can be used for up to two (2) years after the bottle has been opened".

Try a few of these, no one will touch your lid. http://www.birdsplats.com/2012/04/02/like-kick-me-but-better/

I have a bell on my '96 GPz1100 that was given to me by a rider friend. I sure wish someone would give me another for the '99 Max, I feel nekid w/o one!

http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/yamaha/outboard/Y-26H-W0045-11-00.html

Really? What seemed to be the issue with cleaning the hole?

^^ +1 , in addition, heat may also warp the cover, rendering it worthless. Another little known fact about thread lockers is that they inhibit (galvanic) corrosion of dissimilar metals, e.g. steel bolts threaded into aluminum cases which, counterintuitively, makes them easier to remove (with...

All other things being equal, yes.

Unfortunately, no.