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I bought a Russell clutch line and it is made to go directly to the slave cylinder. I want it to connect at the rigid pipe like the stock one does. Does anyone know what type/size fitting I need to put on the line I have. I'm hoping someone local can cut off the banjo fitting that is on the line...

I bought a proper fork seal driver and got started but I'll be damned if I can get the bottom allen bolt out. I've hammered on it with a 1/2" impact but it doesn't budge. What is the next step to try? Is there a way to dig the old seal out and just replace it without disassembling the fork...

I really need to change the fork seals on my bike. I've watched Sean's videos and he refers to thin wall PVC pipe for a seal driver. No one around this area carries anything remotely close to the right size pipe and no one carries thin wall PVC except large drain pipe. Where in the hell do you...

Well, the good news is that the leak isn't from the stator cover, after replacing the gasket and sealing the wires, it is dry all the way around the cover. So is the cover 2, but my newly installed shift shaft seal is leaking like a sieve. There is also a lot of oil around the neutral switch...

I replaced my front brake lines getting rid of the leak there. Then I replaced the shift shaft seal, sealed the stator wires, replaced the gasket, cover 2 gasket and crush washer, torquing everything to book specs. I rode it a few miles parked it and I'll be damned if there isn't a spot under...

I replaced my front brake lines with Russells and also bought a Russell clutch line. It looks to me like there is no way in hell it will work. It is several inches too short to go directly to the slave cylinder and there is no way it will hook to the hard line. has anyone used one of these...

Every time I think I have everything fixed something else pops up. All of a sudden both my front brake lines are leaking above the banjo bolts. Are there any cheaper options than replacing them with the expensive stock ones? This is on my '93 Vmax. After I get this problem and my oil leak...

I posted awhile back about my problem with starting my Vmax. It will only start with the clutch pulled. In neutral or in gear, it will start with the clutch pulled but will not start in any configuration with the clutch out. I've checked (replaced) the diode pack, checked the kick stand switch...

Awhile back I got help identifying the clutch bleed screw and was told that there was normally a cover over it. Today I finally paid the ridiculous price of $21.00 for the screw and rubber cover (they don't sell just the cover). I can't figure out how this should go on. It looks simple but...

1.) Can the springs on the shocks be removed (without destroying them) so I can clean the shocks? 2.) I bought radiator side covers off eBay and they are not cracked or anything, they are missing the silver plate below the reflector on each cover. Is this a replaceable part? It looks like it...

I've seen references to various highway pegs for the Vmax but I can't find them anywhere. Someone showed their Kuryakyn's but I can't find them on Kury's site. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks, Jim

I decided to install one of the Vista Cruise throttle clamps on my '93 Max. I bought the one described as "for Yamaha single and dual cable throttles". I went to install it and found that it will not work on my bike. The throttle sleeve has a 1 1/4" collar next to the switch housing. Naturally...

I posted a want to buy ad and it received comments. I answered one comment and tried to post a picture. I ended up posting it in the original ad and now I can't see the comments. I would send a PM to whoever posted a question but since I can't see the comments, I don't know who it was. What the...

Having never ridden a Vmax until a couple weeks ago and having never used a hydraulic clutch I don't know how hard it should be to pull the clutch in. I'm used to my Harley Ultra with the heavy clutch spring and it is much easier to pull than my '93 Vmax. Is this normal for the bike or do I have...

I'm trying to figure out what the item circled in red on the attached picture is. It looks like some sort of hose nipple and I'm wondering if I'm missing something. After owning this bike for a couple weeks nothing the previous owner might have done will surprise me. Thanks, Jim

I've only had my Vmax for a couple weeks and initially had decided that I wanted to replace the Supertrapps that came on the bike with stock mufflers. Well, with my son's encouragement, I've decided that the Trapps aren't too loud after all. I'm really begining to like the sound of them...

My bike will only start with the clutch pulled. In neutral (light on), kickstand up, clutch out , it will not start. It will start in any configuration if the clutch is pulled. Shouldn't it start with the clutch out if the bike is in neutral and kick stand up? Thanks, Jim

As I said in my other post, my search for a Vmax ended with an eBay purchase. I drove 10 hours round trip to get it. Although I've sold bikes on eBay this is my first bike purchase there. It wasn't nearly as nice as the seller described, "I have here a 1993 VMax in great condition." It is really...

I've been lurking here for a couple years while searching for a Vmax and bought one tonight, a '93. I haven't even picked it up yet (5 hour drive Tuesday) and I have a couple questions. The bike has a Corbin seat on it but I have my choice between it and the stock seat. The seller won't include...

I'm new to the forum and new to the VMax. I'm currently looking for a used VMax and have located one at what seems to be a good price. It is a 1998 VMax with 46,000 miles on it. Before I go look at it are there things I should check on besides the normal brakes, tires, etc? Is this too high...