copper

I tried to re-use my copper hydraulic fitting washers when I recently replaced a o.e.m. rubber hydraulic clutch hose on my 1987 FZR1000 (the system is essentially the same as a VMax's) with a custom-made stainless steel/teflon hose. I bled it using the oft-mentioned method of reverse-feed...

Hi everyone, first of all thanks for the great information on this site my vmax runs like a dream because of this forum. Its a a 1500 resleave (PCW) with copper head gaskets. After a few 100kms of running in the rear head gasket is weaping a very small amount of coolant. Other than replacing...

I just bought a pack of 25, 10mm copper crush washers from McMaster Carr. Cost was $7.61 + $4.39 shipping, total of $12.00. McMaster P/N is 97725A200 for 25. If you are going to do brake work and remove the lines, these should be replaced. The items I received looked identical to what is...

Anyone know where one can find copper head gaskets for the V-max?