Recent content by mrmax9

Thanks all for the replies (and PM Sean). I cleaned up the oil, tightened things a bit, took her for a 20+ mile ride, and had very little leaking - less than a drop's worth. I have 20,000 miles on the engine so i'm thinking i'll keep a rag handy to wipe of any leaked oil, squirt a bit of...

I have a little bit of oil leaking from the front cylinder's head cover gasket (both sides, just the front of the gasket nearest front tire). As seen in the attachment, right at the #28 and again on the opposite side of the engine. Initial speculation from dealer is $400 to replace gasket. Do...

I picked up a Corbin seat and the seller threw in some shocks and extra springs. Progressive 14 Series (13 inch): 14-1283B and black springs 03-1394/B: 75/120. He worked for Yamaha and used to do testing on V-max. Said they'd fit, but I don't see that model of shocks cross-referenced for the...

Re: it was oil in air filter box Garrett, you were right. It was oil. Just a thin layer in some spots. I shouldn't worry then?

Both sound like good ideas (me letting you know after double-checking... hoping it's what you suggested and the tune/wrench get-together). Back when I had my 94 Vmax, I was riding with the So Cal VMOA chapter. Lost touch with most of them after I sold it though....

I'm in Rancho Santa Margarita... maybe an hour and half or so both south and inland from San Pedro. I'll double-check tomorrow (as I was holding my daughter while changing out the filter), but I'd say it was a very thin layer. I'm hoping I was wrong. =)

Have an 04 Vmax. Was installing the K&N air filter. When I had the stock filter out, I noticed a small, thin layer of gas in the front left of the air box when sitting on bike (so closest to clutch level versus throttle). Is that ok? If not, what could be the cause and is this something I need...

I purchased the ME880s from MotorcycleSuperstore (delivered for $256). The shop put 36 psi front and 38 psi in the back. For those of you running ME880s, where do you keep your psi and why? Thanks!

The 170 rear fits on existing wheel (and no need to move washer)? Is it really that simple? For those of you using the Metz ME880, are you getting similar or better mileage to the stock Dunlops/Bridgestones? Handling equivalent? I'm thinking of buying tires now even though I just put on a...

It that $15k at Fun Bike OTD or simply the starting price? Now that I see the other post about bad experience... not so interested. Still curious though.

Doh! Sounds like I wasted $45 on the filter. I guess it'll save me the price of replacement paper filters down the road.

Thanks MNMAX!

I have heard to stay away from pure synthetic engine oils for the V-Max. I own a 2004. I bought some synthetic blend Golden Spectro 4 engine oil. Are blends fine for this engine? Also, anything else I should be aware of as I change it? Does it matter if it was regular petro oil and now...

I am finally planning to install the K&N air filter for my 2004 V-max (one piece, not the 4 pods). The guy who convinced me to buy it said I'd simply need to adjust some screws X amount of turns. What do I need to do to the fuel mixture to ensure it runs well? I have no modifications to my...

Is that a custom bracket you used to attach the horn? Did that start as a straight piece? Any problems with it facing forward?