oil

I'm getting ready to do this maintenance, and recommendations and the brand of oils to use ?

Well I finaly pinned down my oil leak, coming out from the wires in the upper square rubber grommet of the left cover. I removed the middle gear cover for access, and I can push/pull the pick-up wires thru the rubber grommet. The stator wires and lower grommet are tight and not leaking. Has...

Is there a way to remove the oil pan without taking the exhaust off.

1998 probably has been abused. I'm sure you may have read other threads about it recently. Just got carbs shotgunned and straightened out and engine was running well. Someone asked about hot and cold oil levels in the sight glass. when cold and on the side stand, oil is visible halfway up the...

I changed my oil and filter for the first time and I may have over filled it. I drained the oil, installed the new filter and added oil until it was about 3/4 the way to the top line. Started engine for a few minutes and checked for leaks. The let it sit for a few minutes and added additional...

Hi guys I'm in the process of a complete rebuild on my 85 and noticed the gear that is on the drive for the oil pump will turn. On the shaft.this is the shaft that runs from the clutch basket and the gear that turns on the shaft is the one that drives the oil pump gear is this normal? Thanks

I'm changing my oil for the first time since I've owned the bike and noticed that the drain bolt has a screw tapped in the center of it. The question is why ? Also the PO did not install the washer on top of the spring for the oil filter so I'm off to the dealer to get the washer. More in gas...

So, I am planning on changing the oil in my new bike just to be safe before the winter season, I have a pic of what I think is the drain plug, can you guys let me know if I've got the right part? :) Just want to make sure before I go cranking on it. Joe

89 VMAX. 16k. Just bought it. Runs GREAT. But when I put it up for the night on a couple of occasions I have sen a couple drops of oil near where the drive shaft mounts to the transmission. Does this sound like a gasket? How had will this be to change? Is there a way that I can check...

Hey guys, I would like to check the oil pressure on my newly accquired Vmax. Can someone point out where on the engine that I can tap to check oil pressure, so I can determine the condition of the oil tube o-ring. Also, what is normal oil pressure hot, idling and with some higher rpms...

I went for an overnight ride about 300 miles each way over the weekend. On the way out I noticed oil all over the side stand when I arrived. Turns out the gasket is leaking on the top of stator cover and running down the side of the bike. When I got home, the leak worse by now, I plugged in the...

What does this part do? Is this a dealer item? I noticed the one that isn't broken gets stuck when assembeled.. Please help, need to ride! John

What could be causing this? B4 I start working on things. Would like a few pointers where to begin. I'm pretty handy with a wrench but this is my first bike so dont have much experience working on it yet. So far all I have done is remove/ clean carbs. It's a 98 with almost 15000 miles. 5000 of...

So having replaced by bad 2nd gear, I've put everything back together and filled up with oil, only to find out I have a bad leak at the bottom center of the alternator cover :bang head::bang head: The engine runs great though, which is happy news. Haven't tried the gears yet as I'm rebuilding...

Can someone guide to the right thread for the O-ring fix? the one in the oil pan. please? thank you .Tony

Not sure if this is the right section but I have a crack in my oil pan so I'm in need of a replacement. Anyone have one or can tell me what years are interchangeable with my 2001?

Hi, I'm wondering how hot the engine oil in vmax runs because i recently stripped a thread for a screw that is holding the oil pump while doing the HD oiler kit. The thread was only half stripped so i applied loctite to it. On loctite's webpage it states that a 5Nm torque gives about 24Nm...

Hi, I'm in the of the process of installing progressive springs, lowering kit and ricor intiminators on my -00 max. I'm filling it up and realise that the bottle i bought won't be enough for two forks. Now the problem is that I'm from Sweden and I only bought 32 ounces AmSoil 5wt oil with my...

I was in the process of replacing my voltage regulator. I cut the three wires from the stator and left them hanging for a couple of days while parts arrived. In those couple of days a puddle of oil formed under the wires. Oil was wicking through the wires from the stator. This probably...

Hey guys i have some oil in my airbox and its leaking out around the rubber boots. The glue that holds the Rubber boots to the airbox is coming off. What can I put around the fitting to repair it? Thanks