engine

Hi, When I'm driving my vmax for more than 45min + it seems to have a rough idle when i get back in traffic och slow down. This sometimes causes the bike to shut down. Keeping the RPMs near 1500 seem to help, but it's still rough. The bike doesn't have any hot start problems or problem starting...

I own an 03 Max, that is stock except for the K&N filter, and I love it. Purrs like an angry Bengal tiger down low, screams like a hungry T-Rex up top. Yeah, the part about the screaming T-Rex. I don't do that often, and I do have a concern here. Specifically, since the bike has no rev...

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...

I bought the Kindle version of the Cyclepedia manual for the V-Max (the images in the Haynes manual are not very clear). There are a couple of places, including carb sync (see attached), where it refers to using an inductive tachometer to measure the engine speed. The Haynes manual doesn't seem...

Hey all! So. I have inherited my grandfather's 94 Vmax a couple years ago. I've been riding it since I was 18 so about 6 years, so I'm fairly well acquainted with the max. But the has 127,xxx miles on it all original and all stock. The only work done was some carb work at the dealership. Now...

I bought some VHT engine paint in the spray can, but I want to just touch up some spots. I was thinking of spraying it into a small dish and then using a brush to touch up, but what about bbq paint that is made for a brush. Has anyone tried that on the engine. I'm thinking the spray can might...

Hi guys .I went for a ride yesterday and when I take off I am getting a misfire and I am not sure if its electrical or carb related.I just put on cops last week and took the bike out ounce and it was ok.Today I checked spark on all four plugs and they seem ok.I looked down the carbs and they...

I have this problem which I needs all of Vmaxers' advise.. 1) starts engine. Engine is running well at approx 1k rpm..warming up well too.. 2) ride off slow in multi-storey car park.. Ride at approx 10-15km/hr... Bike starts to cough and jerk. Clutch in, engine stop. Restart again.. Engine...

Not sure if anyone is looking for just an engine ... and this is *not* my engine or my listing, but I saw this on CL today for $300 for the engine and $400 with carbs. Seems like a pretty good deal. Anyway, here is the link. -GL http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcy/3710853021.html Here's...

Hi, Is it expensive to get the 1200cc vmax engine converted to 1500cc? Or basically a just a change of pistons? Does 1500 pistons fit the stock cylinders? Is there anything else to consider if your thinking about converting 1200cc to 1500cc? Thanks!

Hello, My names Joe I recently Purchased a 1985 Yamaha Vmax , Bike hasn't Ran since 2008ish, Been siting in a Heated Garage, For the Money i payed for it i can't Complain but to me it Sounds like a Rod Knocking, i changed the Oil and presumably found Bearing Babbitt or Metal...

I bought my '98 used from local dealer last fall. The salesman didn't know anything about the bike. It looked great, needed a little TLC, but nothing I couldn't handle. Few mods already done. I took it for a test ride, runs excellent and pulls like a freight train. I only put approx 150 miles...

88 Model engine 26,000 miles runs good shifts good. I had another customer that wanted this & he wanted me to check the valves so I checked them & installed new valve cover gaskets but he had other priorites that came up.. It needs cleaned up & painted does not come with starter. $ 800 plus...

I've read articles and seen some nice pics where people used high temp spray paint. Just wondering if there is any high temp paint that can be used with a brush for just the small paint chips and hard to reach areas.

Removal of the Vmax engine in 20 simple steps! *Note - many of the steps listed can be done in alternate order. **I also may have missed some minor stuff and will update this as needed. ***Eventually I will put pictures with each of the steps 1.) Put Bike on Centerstand, ATV Lift, or Alternate...

How hard is it to remove the engine from an '89? I am doing a lot of chrome work, paint, and other cosmetic mods. Last night I pulled the valve covers and I think I ONLY said 348 cuss words and it ONLY took me over 3 hours! :bang head: I am removing the carbs to send them to Mark. While the rest...

I got a set used on ebay and it didn't come with any fasteners, washers, etc. Curious if any of you guys have the install instructions you might be able to scan or know where I can find em. Just looking for a parts list and what fasters are to be re-used (if any) and what I should run out to...

I found this engine for sale and the guy says its a 70s rd350 engine. Anyone know what this engine is? It doesnt look like an rd350.

What else is out there? http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/10/21/yamaha-vmax-powered-t-bucket/