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  1. SharpMan

    Leaking Oil From Cylinder Head

    Just an update. The valve cover gaskets were replaced with OEM gaskets and a little bit of hondbond. No more leak. I'm a f***ing idiot for not doing the valves when I had the covers off though lol
  2. SharpMan

    No Power at High RPM

    Whats going on y'all. My VMax has been acting a little strange. It rides fine, but suddenly when I get around 6 or 7k RPM, the engine freely revs to redline without any power going to the wheel. When I roll off the throttle within that rev range, it FEELS like the bike wants to accelerate, and...
  3. SharpMan

    Leaking Oil From Cylinder Head

    Do you think I should replace the bolts? They're backordered until January. Pretty pissed about it lol
  4. SharpMan

    Leaking Oil From Cylinder Head

    I think it's best to replace the rubber bits. It's been a neglected bike before I rescued it.
  5. SharpMan

    Leaking Oil From Cylinder Head

    https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/2003/v-max-vmx12r/cylinder-head Cylinder head cover according to the diagram
  6. SharpMan

    Leaking Oil From Cylinder Head

    Hey y'all, This is the first time I've experienced this issue with any bike. I had a leak on a crankcase cover on an FZ. Gasket was super easy to replace. It looks like a major PITA on the VMax to replace the head gaskets. It looks like I'll have to take the carbs off for sure. Coolant was...
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