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The output shaft is held into the engine block with 3 bolts. The bolts are arranged 120 degrees apart. 12, 4, and 8 o'clock. One of the bolts gets a thick washer behind the head. Anyone know the purpose of this washer? Can anyone confirm what position this washer gets installed in: 12, 4, or 8...

Hello all! I'm the proud new owner of a 93' VMAX, and new to the forums. My 93' is in great condition being the age and had around 17k miles when I bought it, at least that's what the OD said. When I first got it this year I took real easy on it since it's been near 10 years since I owned...

Hey all, I'm noticing a small oil leak, where it comes from i have no idea so here is some info. :bang head: let the bike just sit, no oil to be seen. Drive the bike for 15-30 mins you will notice oil slowly building up somewhere up under the "fake" tank, it runs down on the choke arm, and out...

Does anybody have any good or bad thoughts about using Fumoto oil drain valves in the Vmax 1200 ? They sell the 14mm x 1.5 pitch version.

I have a leak at the cap bolt washer on the tensioner. Is this just a plain ole crush washer I can pick up at a parts store? The Ron Ayers parts fiche only shows the entire tensioner assy. for $91. I don't think so. Anyone replaced this before? Thanks, Randall

Oil filter selection is very limited where I live. So far I can get the Yamaha OEM for $18.00 a piece (2.5" long filter) which is a bit pricey and is the short length filter. Found the FRAM PH7317 for $2.24 a piece, but I read somewhere here that they are not so good. Found a Baldwin B1402...

I've read several posts regarding the use of oils for the Vmax. Mostly, people recommend Shell Rotella T. That's fine. I live in Panama (Central America) and the climate is hot summer mostly unless it rains. I cannot remember if I saw the Rotella T oil at the store but I purchased the...

Mobil1 Racing 4T 10W-40 4-Cycle Motorcycle Oil has anyone used this oil before and if so how is it? I always run maxima 10-40 semi synthetic and can be a pain in my ass for me to get when I need it. Was interested in trying this Mobil1 oil any feedback would be great!! Thank you...

Hi guys, I have an 85 model Vmax that has developed an oil leak from hell. I cannot get it to seal to save my life. It is leaking between the breather cover and the engine block. You know the oblong two piece cover located between the heads that has both water and oil in it. It is leaking in...

Hi guys. I would like to know what you guys use for front fork oil. I have heard some say transmission and some say power stearing fluid. What do you think is best ?

Like the title says.. just bought this 97 33k .. looks great and runs pretty good.. but have oil , looks like coming from the head around the spark plug and running down the side of the motor.. . YEAH and now been putting some miles on it and went to pass a car in 3rd and rpm's jumped (its hard...

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and just picked up a '97 max (15k miles). Coming from a 3rd gen Honda Magna, I must say this bike is f$%#ing awesome. Can't imagine a bike with more bang for the buck (got it for $3.5K). In a few years I will definitely get me a gen 2! So I pulled a stupid and...

Hi riders of best bike ever :) This questions were probably asked before but i was not able to find it. My clutch oil level is low, there is not leak under the bike and there is some free lever movement. Bought bike few months ago so i do not know what oil is in clutch reservoir. What oil goes...

Hey, Guys. Need some help here: So the other day I was attempting to rebuild my clutch slave (attempted as in failed: slave's allen head bolts are seized on) and in the process I took off the middle gear cover. The Yamaha manual says not to let any oil out when it's taken off. well.... a good...

Hi, I was just about to change oil in my vmax and i tought that I'd buy one of those magnetic drain plugs. The problem is that the old drain plug is longer than the new magnetic one that the dealers gave me. The magnetic drain plug still fits though, should this matter at all? I read...

Hi, I was just about to change oil in my vmax and i tought that I'd buy one of those magnetic drain plugs. The problem is that the old drain plug is longer than the new magnetic one that the dealers gave me. The magnetic drain plug still fits though, should this matter at all? I read...

How does the forum feel about adding Marvel Mystery oil in small amounts as an additive during an oil change, and out of the 3.59 qt capacity, what would you consider a correct amount to add?

I believe there is a oil passage mod or extra hole that is drilled in the main bearing area of the casing, does anyone have pictures of this?

I am starting to think my VMax hates me. I went for a nice 203 mile ride from Apopka FL to Del Rey Beach FL. Three major roads to get there, I was in heaven. But, with joy comes pain. I removed the seat and seen oil on the side of it. Didnt think much of it until I came around to the clutch and...

I've been hunting down an oil weep that's been leaving a mess on my left exhaust pipe, not to mention the underbelly of the beast. I cleaned up the gunk with some degreaser and after monitoring the situation over the course of the past week or so, I jacked up the bike onto its centerstand and...