collar

I have a 1991 VMax that I'm replacing the downpipes on (rusted original one) and I have run into some trouble. I'm running out of ideas so any thoughts would be appreciated. Out of 4 studs, the first one came out with the hex nut (probably the best possible outcome), the second sheared off...

I'm working on an 85 or 86 front wheel. The Shop Manual Warning is as follows: Yamaha has determined that a problem exists in the front wheel distance collar on 85 and 86 model VMax's. Yamaha replaced the original stepped distance collar with a straight collar. Inspect the distance collar in...

I noticed a question on the yahoo list regarding radiator mounting and now its got me thinking There are four radiator mounts. Two short, two long. As sitting on the bike, do the long mounts go on the left or the right? I'm thinking I may have put one of each on each side.

okay I got my new shinko's the other day. like a child I was so excited to mount them up that during the front wheel removal I lost the front axle collar that goes on the right side of the front wheel,between the wheel and the fork leg. I have searched everywhere and cannot find it anywhere...