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    light oil leak at front cylinder head cover gasket

    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...
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    Progressive rear shocks series 14

    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...
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    found small amout of gas in air filter box

    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...
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    Is it okay to run synthetic blend Golden Spectro 4?

    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...
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    Adjustments after installing K&N air filter

    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...
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