oil

I've owned a ton of bikes, but I can't seem to find an oil window or dip stick. I just bought this bike and it is modded out like crazy so maybe there I should be checking there is a pressure gauge mounted.

I was browsing a few forums and I came across this - designed and built by a guy called Terry in Australia for a CB550 It has similar dimensions to the filter housing on the older Vmax and was wondering why the closest I've seen to this is a spin-on adapter. This setup would suit me and my...

My oil leak has been narrowed down to this small pin underneath the oil gallery plug. I did a temp repair with a glob of Yamabond yesterday to confirm. After a 120 mile ride it was dry. On Sean's great advise, I'll be removing the pin the factory put in there. Then pipe tap and pipe plug the...

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

My seal is dripping after I ride. How hard is it to change this??

I looked at a can of seafoam at kragen and was surprised to see that they do not list anything of what it's made of usually they are petrollium distiliates says you can use it in motor oil and just about everything else sure makes you wonder.

Is there a motor oil additive out there that is clutch safe for the Vmax that I might be able to use as a last ditch effort to see if I can either free up or smoth over my slight knocking that only comes in after its running hot. I think it's a possible rod bering or ballance shaft can hear it...

I am wondering what most of you run for oil? My buddy swears by 20-50 in his vstar 1100 . I tried it over the weekend now seems my motor is louder than before? Should I run a 10 w -40? :ummm: so many new oils out there these days grrrr. Thanks guys for any info suggestions ..

Just looking to buy an oil Psi. Gauge for my 86 Vmax. I just want to use the plug hole on the right side has any one used or knows where to get a sensor type that might read more acurate or a vendor that sells a complete kit with a mechanical guage that mounts close by I thought I read about one...

Brand new never put on just bought for $100 from cycle one off will take $75 plus shipping, call or text 207 624 one four three five.

Anyone seen this on Ebay? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oil-Filter-Adaptor-Plate-Cross-Bar-85-95-Yamaha-VMAX-/251002088237?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a70e3eb2d&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1180

35000 miles 06 stock max well kept not thrashed came off freeway the other day coasted to stop engine felt like not responding well to reving up to leave the stop sign, heard what sounded like low oil pressure clatter from rods or somthing with a two tone sound like a piston wristpin noise. I...

:damn angry:Hi all. I have a 2010 vmax with. On friday i took it into my local dealer to have a oil pump recall performed. 2 miles down the road after leaving the dealership the engine started making some serious squealing noises then actually quit. At first it didnt start then did with the...

Well, I have always found checking the oil without a center stand to be a pain. It is hard to get an accurate reading when balancing the bike and trying to see where the oil level is in the viewing window. I have a solution that is quick, easy and accurate for fat old riders like myself! I...

Stopped by the dealer to get some gear oil, and they gave me the 'Shaft Drive Oil Exclusive' (link below) that is supposed to be used in the Gen 2 Max, Tenere, and FJR. Ok to run this stuff in the Gen 1 V-Max...

I changed my oil the other day and after I emptied the drain pan I found my filter spring in the bottom of the pan. I would think this would make a difference being that it would hold the filter in place to allow the oil to flow through the filter properly. I did ride it about 15 miles without...

Slow day at work, so I've been reading my emails a bit. Here's something that was sent to me, interesting read. I can't verify it's accuracy, but it does merit some discussion: WARNING FROM SHELL OIL COMPANY Safety Alert! Here are some reasons why we don't allow cell phones in operating...

Ok dumb question but would like some opinions. Say today is 91 out I am thinking that I should switch to 20 50 rottela from 15 40. What do you think?

This one confuses me. I have changed the oil on this bike twice prior to today and have not had a light issue. Today I change the oil and put in 10w40 instead of the 10w30 since it is getting warmer around here. With the 10w40 the oil light is on when I start the bike. I have checked and...