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  1. barber1303

    Exploded document VMX12 1985

    There are many, but Partzilla.com is my go-to. https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/1985/v-max-1200-vmx12n
  2. barber1303

    Finally finished my '85

    I bought it with ~ 29k miles on it and rode it for a couple years before 2nd gear started failing at ~31k miles.
  3. barber1303

    Finally finished my '85

    This thing has been occupying my lift for the past 5 years as I struggled to muster the motivation to finish powder coating the engine following a transmission rebuild (failed 2nd gear). It's 1985 serial # 1170. So happy it's finally done and I can get on to other projects with the luxury of...
  4. barber1303

    Muffler Center Stand Stopper

    My ‘85 only has a stopper on the center stand. The contact spot on the muffler looks like a stopper could be installed, but I don’t think there is supposed to be one there. Feel free to correct me if anyone knows differently.
  5. barber1303

    Best Replacement for discontinued NGK SB05F spark plug caps?

    Thanks for the response Cap'n. I've seen these on ebay/Amazon, but I'm curious whether they're reliable. Do you have any experience with them?
  6. barber1303

    Best Replacement for discontinued NGK SB05F spark plug caps?

    The popular replacement to the OEM spark plug boots has been NGK SB05F, but unfortunately they've been discontinued are are no longer available. Does anyone have experience with alternatives that have worked well for them?
  7. barber1303

    Brake and Clutch Fluid

    I just did the clutch on my '85, flushing both push and vacuum with a syringe, and I STILL needed several sessions with the clutch lever zip tied overnight to get all the bubbles out. I'm wondering whether air gets trapped in the master cylinder due to the mounting angle on the handlebars such...
  8. barber1303

    Parts Wanted Oil Plumbing support Bracket

    FWIW...I tried straightening it and it immediately broke. Not sure what kind of steel it is, but it wasn't very tough. Perhaps if I'd heated it up first...
  9. barber1303

    O ring size on inlets

    Did anyone get a copy of this o-ring list? If so, I'd really like a copy. Thanks!
  10. barber1303

    Oh ****, careful with HF engine stand

    Makeshift manual gantry to the rescue!
  11. barber1303

    Oh ****, careful with HF engine stand

    Weld broke mid build...this is going to be tricky.
  12. barber1303

    Parts For Sale Cylinder Head Coolant Tube Orings

    I have 3 sets of silicone coolant tube o-rings available. I also have 3 sets of Viton rings available, but their durometer makes them difficult to seat in the cylinder head. They will be shipped via a first class envelope. 1 set = 6 orings. Let me know via DM if you're interested. $5...
  13. barber1303

    Oring Sizes for Cyl Head Coolant Tube

    The oring sizes for this coolant tube are: 16mm ID x 2.5mm CS 18mm ID x 2.5mm CS 21mm ID x 2.5mm CS The material is silicone. I bought both silicone and Viton, but the viton durometer is higher and required a larger installation force than I was comfortable with to get the tube to seat in its...
  14. barber1303

    Another mystery part - M6 x 1.0 nut

    Thanks for sharing your wisdom guys! The nut does not have any scars where a weld may have been, so I'll check the locations mentioned.
  15. barber1303

    Another mystery part - M6 x 1.0 nut

    This nut was in the bag with my oil distribution banjo fittings (between the cylinders), but I cannot remember where it goes and I can't see it in the parts diagrams. Anyone have an idea where this M6x1.0 nut is supposed to go?
  16. barber1303

    Oring Sizes for Cyl Head Coolant Tube

    Does anyone know the specs for the three orings that go on the coolant tube that fits in the middle of the cylinder head? I bought a gasket kit which has a pile of orings, but no identifiers of what goes where. Many of these orings are similar in size, so I want to be sure I get them in the...
  17. barber1303

    Mystery Part

    Thank you! I didn’t match the picture with the part, but now that you point it out, it seems obvious. 🤪
  18. barber1303

    Mystery Part

    Can someone remind me where this piece goes? Looks like its to support (or locate) a hose...perhaps the battery vent hose? It was in with my oil pan hardware, but I cannot find a reference to it in the manual or in any of the pictures I can find on the 'net.
  19. barber1303

    Parts Wanted Oil Plumbing support Bracket

    Anyone happen to have one of these in their spare hardware box they're willing to sell? Apparently mine got twisted when I disassembled the engine. As you can imagine, it doesn't line up now for re-assembly. Edit: Looks like it's the same part for a Venture...if that helps...
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