mechanical

Received my vMax model today from Tawain. I'm going to paint this the way I want to have my own painted so I can see what it is going to look like. Already started with painting the frame and swing arm blue. This model is awesome and very detailed just can't get over that title. I'll keep you...

My brother's 2007 V-Max is leaking coolant at the weep hole, which indicates to me that the mechanical seal is in need of replacement. I referred to the service manual and it lists the following special tools as needed: Yamaha Water pump Seal Installer (YM-04058-1 and YM-33221. Another...

I thought I had read in a back issue of a VBoost magazine that someone had substituted a mechanical "preload" in place of the stock air pressure fitting at the top of the front forks. I've gone back through them and cannot find it. Has anyone a) heard of this? b) know anything about it? c) tried...

This thing is being an absolute BITCH coming out. Any suggestions. It is already destroyed. The bearing is out and the seal underneath is out. Just cant get the housing out. :bang head::bang head::bang head:

Hello, I bought my first vmax, 1985 model about 2 months ago. I put a 1000 miles on it and started having problems. I cant get the bike to start at all now.:bang head: Is there anyone around Clovis, New Mexico area that can assist me if I get the bike to them? I will go help and can pay someone...

I think my 98' Vmax has fallen to the dreaded carb funk... I have tryed everything from checking the cv dia. to changin' the coil, battery, and a number of other quick fixes... Never had a problem with any other of the number of bikes I've had including Vmax's, and not draining the bowls or...