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I just got a set of drag bars that came with new ProGrips. However, I'd prefer to keep the original grips that were on my stock bars. Does anyone know a tip or trick to remove the left hand grip from the stock bars so it can be reused on the new drag bars? Thanks for the help.

Ive decided to remove all Yamaha Stickers and the symbols from the faux tank . Was simple enough until i get to the one on the rear guard behind the seat . I have used Meths/petrol and had a go with the hairdryer with no results . Apart from scratching it off ... any ideas ?? :ummm:

I was replacing the rear brake disc and noticed my rear ball-bearings were very notchy feeling, time to replace. I followed the haynes manual instructions and got the ball bearing assembly out easy enough, but when I tried removing the needle bearing, the cage and indiviual needle bearings were...

I'd like to powdercoat most of the aluminum parts on the front end (fork brace, triples, etc.). I'm wondering how to best remove the clearcoat in order to prep the pieces. Bead blasting is working, but I've got a small compressor and its taking a long time. Also, should I reapply clearcoat...

I am removing the backrest from my 1990 VMax. It is not the OEM Yamaha backrest. When I pull the passenger seat off, it appears parts were removed to install this backrest. Does anyone have a photo of what should be under the passenger seat on a stock bike? I think there must be something to...

I screwed up when trying to change rear diff oil on my truck and broke the head off of one of the bolts. I dont think anyones ever changed the diff oil in its 33 year life, it looks like diahreah. I sprayed it with pb blaster before i gave up on it tonight. Whats the best way to get it out...

Hello guys, I have a new system coming for my 03 max and was wondering if there are any tips in removing the stock exhaust? i hear they can be harder to remove than putting an after market back on! Im just a neat freak and don't want any chips or scrapes on the bike removing and installing the...

Anyone removed both wheels on their own '09 Max? My tires are getting a bit thin... ~2800 miles on them.. I see a few rear stand that may work, but how to hold up the front and remove that axle... anyone tried? -Colin.

While searching I have come across several pics of removing the end plate rivets and drilling holes which seems easy enough, but none of removing the baffle. My understanding is I need a 1 inch hole saw, but I dont quite get where you are drilling (is it the actual pipe the exhaust is coming out...

Hi guys, after trying to solve my problem of voltage dropping with an increase in rpm's, i've been informed that the fault is with the magnet's in the magneto which are cracked causing more poles from within and a cancelling voltage between poles. Question is, where is the magneto? Service...

I just purchased a 1985 Vmax and it has had some custom painting and its not my kind of thing.I want to remove the stator cover and was wondering if it comes off when removing the outer bolts or is there more inside to take off? Got to remore the stator cover,water pump cover,clutch cover and...

Have Stage I kit w/K&N air filter and Kerker slip ons. Any advantage to taking top "Y" of air box off? If this is done, how do you secure air filter to continues to be effective?:confused2:

I went to balance my carbs 1st time since ive had it and right side H manifold covers no prob removing but the left side is like they are glued . What would be the easiest way , have tried pliers and no luck ?:ummm:

On the left-hand side, I made sure that the COP wiring (arrowed) was in front of the V-boost servo, so it wouldn't get in the way of the V-boost cable or cam movement: the wiring is routed through the opening in the heat shield (arrowed) that the HT lead used to go through: Now the left...

Ok so back to fitting the COPs, finally. Here are the front wires prepared - notice that the #4 wire has to be longer to reach down to the right-hand cylinder from the connector on the left which is pretty close to the main harness: Here's #4 connected... ...all taped up... ...and fed...

To remove the front coils, the only way to access all four coil mounting screws is to move the bracket that hold the CDI, ignition vacuum advance unit and V-boost servo. Here's a full view of it; the blue arrows shows the #4 coil screws, and the red arrows show the bracket mounting screws (x4)...

As I went to do the front COPs, I thought there was no way I would leave the original coils in place - after all the COPs mod is as much about saving weight and space as it is about better performance through less resistance in the coils circuit and better reliability through removing those...

Ok so since I couldn't ride today (missing that front wheel spacer) I went ahead with Birdoprey's Coils Over Plugs mod. Thanks for sending that wire harness Mark!:worthy: I got a set of COPs from an '05 GSXR 600 ($10), and another set from an '01 CBR 929 RR ($5) as spares - both ended up being...

I am sure the answer is simple - but how does one remove the chrome bolt caps from the handelbar brackets without scratching the $#!^ out of the housing?

Im tossing up wether to do away with my mini screen to find crown cover in not so good condition . Have removed screen , main light and have taken brackets off which were attached to indicators which leads me to my question . To take the crown cover off which is the easiest way to rewire ? Can...