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Okay, so I installed my float needle and seat. While I had everything apart, I decided to clean the the carburetors. Then I noticed something: One of the carburetor throttle butterflies is stamped with the number "130". The remaining butterflies are stamped with the number "125" . I went...

Well, I had a leaking number three carburetor. I bought the float needle and seat. I removed the float seat per the instructions found here: http://www.vmaxforum.net/showpost.php?p=209252&postcount=6. I went to install the new float seat and discovered it's gonna need some force to install...

My friend just bought a 1999 V-Max with Supertrapp slip-ons. I removed the end cap to count the disks and ensure that they were installed properly. The problem that I encountered was when I went to install the end cap. I found that there was nothing for the Allen bolts to thread into. Here, I...

My brother purchased a billet vent cap cover from Python Motorsports for his 2007 Max. In a rush to install the his new cover, he failed to realize that the Python cover fits over the stock vent cap and is held in place with a set screw. In his rush, he removed the stock vent cap and destroyed...

After years of installing bearing races using a bearing driver and hammer, only to end up with cocked [lower] bearing races and burrs inside the steering head, I decided to invest in the following tools: Park Tool HHP-2 Headset Press. Park Tool CRS-2M Steering Stem Bearing...

This saddle is in very good condition. It includes proper mounting hardware. As you can see, it has the yellow piping, but the color can be changed to suit your bike using vinyl paint. The price is $295.00 plus shipping. These seats go for $439.00 new. If it doesn't sell, I'll list it on E-Bay.

Okay, I've read a bunch of threads on what front suspension upgrades best work on the V-Max. I've seen many threads on Progressive springs and Ricor Intiminators and those who use Race Tech springs along with the Gold Valve emulators. My brother has a 2007 V-Max and is leaning towards Ricor...

I'm stumped. Last night my Max left me sitting. It was running fine. I had stopped at a convenience store to get a drink. As soon as I went to start the bike, nothing. Anyway, after I finally got someone to give me a jump, I rode it home and wasted no time trying to figure out what went wrong...

My brother's 2007 V-Max is leaking coolant at the weep hole, which indicates to me that the mechanical seal is in need of replacement. I referred to the service manual and it lists the following special tools as needed: Yamaha Water pump Seal Installer (YM-04058-1 and YM-33221. Another...

http://www.barsnake.com/ I highly recommend this product to those who have problems with their hands tingling or going numb while riding. It's not going to cure the problem completely, but it will greatly reduce the vibration resonating through the handlebars and make your riding experience...

I own a 1994 V-Max and my brother owns a 1992 V-Max. Both bikes have slight oily residues on the bottom of the final drive assemblies, which gets ever so lightly spattered onto the rear wheels while riding. It's barely noticeable. The oil levels are correct and I've see no signs of the oil...