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Some had previously installed a K&N in my '03 and ridiculously overoiled it. I pulled it, cleaned the airbox, and am going to re-oil the filter. Problem is, as far as I can tell, air flow goes from the inside of the filter to the outside. If I oil the outside of the filter, won't that...

I’ve got an engine oil leak on my 93 vmax but I can’t tell where it is coming from. The oil seems to be coming from the front left side cover. The cover bolts were a bit loose so I tightened them down a bit but that didn’t seem to help. It’s not the valve covers because they have been...

I flushed the cooling system yesterday.. pic 1 of the excess sludge is after letting it sit and ooze for a few hours. Pic 2 is today, about 18 hours later. I saw a little of that oily line mixed in with the iced coffee sludge inside the jacket drain holes, wiped/soaked up enough with some...

Just changed my oil again, 3rd time in the last month- I'd been trying out different oils (rotella, mobile 1, and delo400) and have been dealing with a grinding starter clutch on and off... I noticed metallic shavings in the oil drain pan and was thinking it's probably caused by the starter...

Well I was hoping to avoid changing the fork seals again, but I now have the time since i am rebuilding the engine. I put seals in about 4 years ago when bike was mostly stock and are leaking now. I used the leak proof seals which are obviously all a lie! Curious what you guys have had good...

What do you guys think about this stuff? It says it's "formulated to withstand the extra heat of engines without radiators..." How'd it do in a Vmax? I have a gallon of it, and was thinking of giving it a try.. Anyone else use it? Thoughts?

What is the best oil for ouer max – semi or full syntetic? I using a MOTUL V300 15/50 FULL SYNTETIC I heard that full synthetic can lead to Leaks because Syn oil finds it's way out easier than conventional' also can cause a clutch sliping What do you think ?

Hello I usrally change oil + filter evrey one a year / 6000 km – what came first Now I am using a motul 15/50 V300 full syntetic oil If I am using a hige quality oil like this oil , do I still need to change it evrye 6000 km? Thanks Uri

Am fixing the starter clutch on my '90 and when I removed the flywheel bolt the oil wire that was supposed to be there wasn't there. I didn't lose it, it just wasn't there. I would like to replace it but cannot find one anywhere. Anybody know where to get one? Thanks!

I have read on here somewhere about why to get a magnetic oil drain plug. Getting ready to do the spin on oil filter mod and figure now is the time to get this done as well. What size is that plug and where is the best place to get one from? I tried to search for that post I read before but I...

Is it common to get an oil leak where the breather housing spacer meets the block? Is there a gasket I need to replace and do I have to pull the carbs to do it? Thanks.

ok I just found out about this and im sure its been cover but im going to add it to my oils. I cant believe I never heard about this. A guy at work was telling me. http://www.valvoline.com/faqs/motor-oil/racing-oil/...

So if you are an extreme gearhead check this out! Make no mistake this is the original high performance cleanable and reusable oil filter and there are a lot of copy cats out there. Not the same quality, period. K&P Engineering is the Worlds Best Oil Filter. This oil filter fits all years...

I just changed the oil in my 06 and I didn't notice till just now that the oil might be to thin. Last year I used Rotella T6 since many people recommended it as a good oil for the Vmax. This year I grabbed a 4qt. container of T6 without really looking at it and put it in my bike. I just picked...

Most of the coolers I can find are -10 inlet size...5/8". I'm guessing this is too small for the cooling system....or is it ??? Coolers with larger inlets are like 4 times the price....I could get 2 & get new larger fittings welded on and still save big $$$$. Thoughts please.....

I just bought a 2003 V-Max, very clean, always kept inside, 14,000 miles. The only issue is a small oil leak, a small drop occasionally. I think it may be coming from the oil sensor. The leak is on the left side down low, but above the neutral switch. Anyone seen this before?

OK, so I put my 93 back together after replacing 2nd gear. I fired it up and ran ok but on a rev I could hear a "scraping?" noise in the "top?" end, it ran maybe 2 minutes. So I let it set for a year because I was pissed, then pulled the rear valve cover. It didn't look like anything out of the...

Ordered http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WK8VNQ/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title Maxima fork oil 15WT. Just to add little bit to existing oil. Instead received 10WT!! Maxima don't make 15 grade oil as i attached the proof of back label of this bottle! What the fuck?! No reply from sellers or from...

Hello all, Noticed that my "Oil Level" indicator lights comes on for second or two when I am really hitting it on the throttle. While I understand that nailing the throttle makes me and the bike pull a few g's, I thought I'd ask the combined experience of the forum if there is any other...

Well guys many of you regulars probably remember my journey last year with building a 1428 chain drive mostly from used parts that Sean had. I build a lot of engines so it was not my first by any means. The block was honed, new pistons, and rings that were all end gapped properly etc. My...