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  1. M

    Oil delivery pipe leak

    No luck will try getting another bolt.
  2. M

    Oil delivery pipe leak

    Finally done with engine rebuild . started the bike and got this leak on front cylinder oil delivery pipe. Was torqued to spec with new gaskets. just wondering[ if I need to simply change gasket or could banjo bolt or oil circuit be an issue?
  3. M

    97 parts bike

    What condition is the seat and how much Tks Max
  4. M

    piston ring options

    Is there an alternative to Yamaha OEM for piston rings. Any options more affordable?
  5. M

    Oil level myth

    I thought you were supposed to check the level in sight glass while engine was running and make sure it was between the marks.
  6. M

    Crank bearing

    Rebulding the engine and need to repace crank bearings. I'm reading J1 J2 J3 J4 on the crank 2332 and on the case just one number 3. Guess that means 3 for all For all case journals. If i do the calculation i would get 0 for J2 J3 bearings . What color should I use ?
  7. M

    Splitting case

    clutch release cylinder
  8. M

    Splitting case

    Oops forgot to remove two screws.... Neutral switch I think Got it opened now. Tks
  9. M

    Splitting case

    Got all the covers , bolts removed and ready to split case to investigate transmission. Should the cases split easily or do I need to pry them apart.
  10. M

    Removing Clutch Boss

    Is there a way to remove the clutch boss but without the special tool while engine is out of the bike. Max
  11. M

    Transmission Rebuild

    Winter is poking it's head so that means .... project time for the MAX. Main problem right now is first/second gear popping in neutral. Thinking of doing the work myself and wanted second opinion on complexity. Found a lot on info online but was wondering if there is a step by step tutorial out...
  12. M

    removing oil pan

    Removing the exhaust is not a problem . but man do I hate putting this thing back on . Never seems to line up right. last itme I just brought it to the shop and told them do deal with it. :-(.
  13. M

    removing oil pan

    Pan is not the problem... I was removing clutch to check on my segment. When i removed the ball behind the screw holding the clutch basket dropped it in the oil pan. Drained the oil, looked with flash light, tried magnet etc can t find it. Wont take the chance of starting the engine knowing it...
  14. M

    removing oil pan

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

    1st and 2nd popping back in neutral

    My transmission pops back in neutral in 1st and second gear most of the time at low speed just pulling off at red light or stop. I'm thinking it's time to do the tranny change ( hmm that don't sound right ;-) ) and go undercut gears. Cold weather is coming and I'm thinking about doing the...
  16. M

    Suggestion on Clutch Replacement

    i 'm rebuilding the clutch on my 87 VMAX and was wondering which way to go in terms of clutch kits. Im changing friction and clutch plates. Tks Max
  17. M

    Will you ride till snow comes down

    We can't ride past Dec 15 th up here. Any vehicule after that date must have winter tires ;(. I ride t'ill late nov weather permitting
  18. M

    Testing Stator

    Hi, I'm troubleshooting a chargin issue . I don't get more than 12.6 V when I rev the engine. I checked the rectifire and it checked ok. That would leave the stator. The resistance check within spec. but have continutity between the leads and ground. Was wondering if that's normal. The...
  19. M

    Idle adjustem

    thanks guys did the synch once i d synched 1-2 I was abel to ge the Idle in normanl rnage and aftger couple iterations of synch -iddle adjustments .... she purrs
  20. M

    Idle adjustem

    No change when i grip the throttle close position bit more. I ll sync the carbs and see what hapoens . What threw me off abit is that the synch procedure says to adjust the idle first. Max
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