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  1. B

    DIY oil puke tank

    This is still in the beta testing stage, but so far it's working. I was getting oil in the air box after running high rpm. This in turn srewed up the paj1 and air corrector. So I came up with this. A 6 1\2 piece of 1 1\4 PVC pipe capped with three barrbed 1\4 connectors. I drilled the so called...
  2. P

    Gear oil leak.

    Noticed a few drops of gear oil right under the rear end/shaft tube joint but it didn't feel wet. Bike was on side stand, could it be coming/running from somewhere else? How hard is it to fix that seal?
  3. greimers

    Drive shaft oil leak

    I have an oil leak coming from the the boot where the drive shaft exits the engine. From the reading I've been doing here it could be a few things. What's the best way track it down, and what is the most common cause? I also noticed a 1/4 inch gap under the boot - it's not fitting snug. Is...
  4. T

    oil leak/blow by ?

    had a float stuck over the winter but I didn't realize it I would go out to the shed in the winter to start the bike and let it run to try and avoid carb and battery issues gas was leaking but in the cramped shed I couldn't see where it was coming from so I just continued to go start it...
  5. V

    Oil Leak Near Kickstand area

    Needing some input from some vmaxers who've dealt with this. I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty, and I'm mechanically inclined, but just not sure where to start. See the pics attached, but I have an oil leak from near where the kickstand is. I've tried cleaning it off multiple times now, to...
  6. frank5079

    Oil leak

    My bike has developed an oil leak; it is leaking from the left side just behind the kickstand...now when I put the bike on its centerstand, it doesn't leak. You guys have any ideas???
  7. D

    Oil Drain Cracked

    Changed the oil today 2002 VMax to find this when reinstalling the plug. Didn't torc it hard. Had a small drip tightened a bit and felt stripped. Any suggestion for a easy fix?
  8. Falaholic

    Recommend me a weight and brand full Syn Diff oil

    Bike is strictly Southern. Wanted to see what members here recommended on brand and weight for a fully syn diff oil.
  9. S

    Oil pump fix.....quick question

    The three bolts that hold the retaining ring.....I had to use a chisel ended punch to get them lose...so can i just use normal contersunk bolts ? There's no pressure on them...I'm guessing off the shelf from a bolt stockists.
  10. D

    Oil light timing?

    Hey guys! So whenever I'm going up a hill and accellerate from 2-3k, my oil light comes on at around 4500 - 5000 rpm. Is this normal? I mean if I just steadily go up it rarely comes on, it seems to be triggered by acceleration If I'm going downhill I can get to 6500 before it comes on, or...
  11. D

    2012 with 475 miles been sitting... oil change??

    I have a 2012 vmax with about 475 miles on it. I bought it a few years ago and it had to sit in a nice garage for a while because I was not around to ride it. The battery still has enough juice to start it but I am concerned about the oil. It is the original crank case oil and it's old at this...
  12. O

    Oil light on with full oil

    Noticed the oil level light come on as I was coming home today, pulled over to take a look at the sight glass as it was within range. Continued home, filled oil to the top mark and the light is still on. Any ideas other than a bad sensor?
  13. A

    oil leak near left exhaust rear of engine

    oil runs down left exaust at rear of engine. I think I can see it misting a bit in that area when running but cant pinpoint the source. How hard a fix? Ok
  14. maxrom

    Oil level sender circuit (understanding)

    Hy, Rebuilding Royal Venture project Electrical harness from A to Z (doing the harness from zero) I`m trying to understand the way it works so, Testing oil level sender Oil level sender has no contact (open circuit) when float is down= low oil level Oil level sender has contact (close...
  15. MaxMidnight

    Oil pick-up gallery

    One of the UK V Max Chat members has been persuaded that he needs to address the Orange O ring issue. During the course of his dismantling he has noticed what looks like a restrictor in the end of one of the pipes. It isn't anything I have ever read about so would appreciate any...
  16. D

    Halp!! Oil level

    Heya! So 1) My sight glass is way too foggy to see through, so I dunno what the oil situation is. 2) I know it most likely needs an oil change, but I won't be able to do that for another week or so 3) I took off the oil cap (by right foot peg) and couldn't see any oil at all, could...
  17. sarchin

    Reusable stainless steel oil filters

    I was looking around on ebay this morning and came across a stainless steel oil filter for $120. Seems like a good chunk of change but then I wondered about how effective they are? Anyone on here use them or just thoughts in general? Here is a link to one article I read, though they seem to...
  18. adambweird

    Oil pressure gauge hose

    I need to shorten the hose on my oil pressure gauge to accomodate a new mounting location due to my belly pan. I have no experience messing with this type of line. Im guessing find someone that can make hydralic lines and get some heat shrink tube to wrap it?
  19. MeanMax

    oil cooler idea

    I have been thinking about adding an oil cooler for a while, but searching for a bolt on kit has been hard to find. Found some from japan that cost an arm and a leg. I ran the idea past John at PCW but he said the coolers they use are to restrictive. (there like a radiator. Oil goes into a a...
  20. C

    Leaking oil

    Anybody know whether the screws of the clutch cover have rubber gaskets? And if yes where can I buy them from? I am changing my leaky gasket and was just wondering.
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