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While cleaning block up today for my winter project bike, I took some pictures of the 2nd drain plug on the 1200/1300 blocks. On the left side, directly under the middle drive cover there is a 14mm head bolt that goes into block and drains an oil pocket. This pocket appears to serve as a...

Hello, I'm going to put progressive springs in the forks and I noticed that if I ever want to change my fork oil in the future I will have to remove the forks or turn my bike upside down, I'd rather have drain plugs to drain the fluid. It looks like there is a place to install plugs if I wanted...

anyone know where i can get the o rings for the coolant drain valve assembly? thanky

neat idea, never saw these before. pricey but you'll save money on crush washers and if you're in the market for a new plug anyways: Link here Manf Link

Hi everyone, As part of my never ending saga of trying to get my Vmax on the road, I'm now having problems getting the coolant sorted out. I had to dump the coolant to replace the valve cover gaskets (good job I did as the coolant was black), but as part of this I tried to turn the drain...

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Thanks for looking in - I have an 89 that recently started idling terribly because of "ethanol"? messing up the carbs. I tried the peashooter and shotgun methods and solved the problem but after just a few months sitting up this time w/ Stabil - it's idling bad again and sounding terrible...

moving to south carolina. puttin' the bike in a uhaul and need to drain the gas to do so. what's the best way of doing this? thanks!

I need to replace the o-rings on my coolant drain valve, but I can' t find a part #. It seems Yamaha wants to sell me a $65.00 assembly instead of a two dollar o-ring. Anybody have an o-ring part number that will fit?

Have 07 vmax with a 17mm oil drain plug. I would like to replace stock plug with one that has a magnet. Does anybody know the plug size and tread type:ummm:

So I discovered my damn drain valve is leaky. Not terrible but it is dripping. I found a thread that explained how to service it, so the first thing I tried was tapping it with a hammer. It didnt help. It leaks in the off position, doesnt in the on. My guess is, if the o-ring isnt shot then its...

Can I just run to the hardware store to pick up a bolt to use temporarily? I ordered the new valve but it may take 6-8 weeks. It looks like the valve drain is 25/64 but am unsure of the thread pitch. Is this a common bolt size?

Hey guys, I sent this as a PM but my recipient has a few too many msg's. A little help for the Dumb Kid here please? :) Looks like i have one HELL of an electric sucker fish on the bike. With the key off, I'm getting 10 VDC between the positive batt term and the bike's positive lead...

This is a pic of the drain cock valve assembly. There have been different posts on where the on/off positions are located. When changing coolant this valve is turned to the "ON" position to properly drain all the coolant, and to the "OFF" position after coolant change is completed. The...

I have a braided clutch line to add, and I'm looking over the stock setup with the way it snakes all along the frame in various hangers. I'd really like to not dribble brake fluid all ove the left side of my bike. I guess I could try and bleed most of the fluid out of the line, but it still...

Whats your guys takes on magnetic oil drain plugs? I see python has one for $25..... waste of time or has decent qualities?

OK, this is a question for a friend. Its not about a Vmax. Its about a ...gulp......sportster. He has an '05 883c. We put a 1250 big bore kit on it this winter. Runs fine. His trouble is that he has just put the 3rd battery in the bike. Its only 4 years old! I told him to try out Lankee's...

Hello All Is there an o-ring to fix the radiator drain valve? It is leaking pretty bad Thanks Cheers

I thought that I read /heard somewhre that there is a FACTORY, MAGNETIC oil drain plug from another motorcycle that will fit the max. Venture Maybe?? Does anybody know what bikel???

I have 97 max stock everyting. Ive got a .5 volt drain on system not running. I have traced it to a med size black wire. See picture attached. If you are sitting on your bike it will be the left side. The black wire going up the frame has continuity the frame. The black wire going down the frame...