removal

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...

Brothers and sisters- Although still long enough to reach the ground when walking, my legs are relatively short (I have a 30" inseam). On my bike - with stock suspension all around - I could flat-foot at stops, providing I had my riding boots on. Still, I always felt a tad uncomfortable...

http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-From-A-Motorcycle-Gas-Ta/ This is the route I'm going to try on my 85 vmax before coating the inside. I'll document and post the results.

I am planning to paint the whole bike and I could start with the side plates where you have the Vmax logo attached. Is this logo glued to the side plate? There is no screw or anything behind the plate so I would imagine just plain glue. Any special instructions or is it just carefully...

I was ready for a fight and brought the heavy artillery. My large lead hammer and turbo torch. I wanted to take the flywheel off of the now trashed crankshaft from the 85. I used my harmonic balance puller and 3 bolts I was lucky to have around. I think the secret is heat, and whacking the bolt...

I'm not sure what the part is called, but it makes the wheel spin from the diff shaft. I bought a cycle one off wheel and I need to take this part I'm talking about, off my oem wheel, and put it on the cycle one off wheel. The problem is, there are no bolts. Is it pressed in? Do I need to take...

id like to know how its done! the carbs im rebuilding and putting a jet kit in, had one needle seat that had been rubbed into a groove and the needle itself froze in it. it came out covered in film. so after looking at its replacement in the rebuild kit i tried soaking it in parts cleaner...

can't find vboost servo. My bolts are pretty stripped and are also pretty tight. Anyone have some suggestions to removing these and once they are removed a good source for Allen type bolts to replace these? Does anti-seize help this unstick? Second question, to stick the Vboost on...

Hey guys, just got the motor back in my VMAX, runs and rides great. I'm not noticing any strange things on the road yet as far as handling, but since I did have the rear swingarm out, how do I reset the "alignment" of the swingarm? What's the proper way to go about this procedure? I'd rather be...

Hey all, im trying to put bar ends..and well..i did but...the right mirror is stuck...will not come off with all the force in the world...any suggestions?

I'm curious how most of the experienced guys remove the front fender. The service manual has me removing the front tire first and then removing the fender. I don't have a center stand or a way to hold the from end off the ground currently. Can/Should I remove the frame brace that the fender...

Hello Friends,Im wondering if anyone has a faster method than sanding, for removing the factory clear coat from the aluminum on the mighty max?? Thanks for any and all suggestions....Rob

I hate this sticker Whats the best/easiest way to remove it?

Alright all, Just had new marathons put on the Vmax today and when I got home I noticed a small dent in the "tank/airbox cover" (being new to vmaxs not sure the technical name since it is not the tank). Bought it last week and took a 300 miles trip this weekend with my wife and never noticed...

Ok, followed the instructions about shift segment update and all was going well until the removal of the torqx bolt holding the segment on. I striped it and drilled off the head to relieve pressure. I figured once the head of the bolt was gone the sement would come right off, but it will not...

Ok so im following the service guide to remove engine but im stuck with the carbs. ive loosened the carb boots but it wont come up. any tips to getting the carbs out. im afraid to pull too hard. its like it wont pull out. any help appreciated.

New to Vmax. Bought a 98, kind of a project, in shop right now, first is de-rusting gas tank and sealing. Then to starting and tuning. Anyway, my thread is rust on the bike. Am posting pics of the rust I am talking about. I would like to have a rust remover I can spray on and remove the rust. Is...

Hi all: I'm in the process of re-building an area of my 1986 Yamaha FZX700, and am having lots of trouble removing a VERY stubborn gasket. The gasket is located vertically within the engine oil pan in an area that is nearly impossible to reach by hand, and this gasket has likely never been...

Here's one out of left field...... Has anyone removed the rear cylinders plastic heat shield w/o any adverse effects?? Purely from a streetbike point-of-view.......I have a Morely-messaged Corbin seat just for aguments sake........ And just for clarity, I only ask because last winter I...

Just curious i looked at where the battery was once not to indepth though, im sick sitting on computer and dont really want to go out to garage, is it pretty easy to remove, looks like its right under the seat? thanks hope to get it winterized pretty soon never know whats gonna happen in MN here