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I am thinking buy a Vrod headlight then swap with stock light,is this possible? I know the bracket must mod but concern about the size will it fit?

Can someone tell me how to remove clutch push rod guide. I am replacing the seal and thought I would replace the guide also. Thanks in advance for any info on this matter.

Any help!! I have a 93 that im replacing the fork seals, im following morleys video on the tear down, and im now stuck at the dampner removal.. I do not have the tool to fit inside so im looking for suggestions and any idea on the size inside the fork tube. ie the dampner size..:confused2: Thanks

(updated info - SKIP ahead to post on 7-21-2010 ) !!!!! Question for all you motor rebuilders.. My crank journals for the rods are mic'ing out at 1.4952 The rods I am using belonged to this Crank, the used bearings are mic'ing out at 1.4970" .. so approx .0018" oil clearance... Book...

Does anybody have the tool to grip that funky nut thingy on the dampening rod ?? I am trying to change my fork seals , and after watching the video that Sean made, The damn seals are glued in or something `cause I can`t get them to pop out and the alan bolt in the bottom just keeps spinning...

Does anybody have a pic of the new style damper rods that are in the 2007 Gen 1's? I know that through the years the shape of the top of the damper has been changed and if what I read is correct, the 2005-2007 damper rods don't have the bolt pattern in the top in which to grab on to...

Little bit of reading Ive done, this seems to be somewhat common on vmaxes.....Anything I should know before getting into it? Mine doesn't make a whole lot of noise until about 2500 rpm..Just sounds like a hammer tapping on the side of the engine.... ________ R27

Anyone have stk rod measurements? Like length(center to center), big and small end diameters?

Posted again. Looks like someone is buying it this time...

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I am new to this site as well as new owner of a v max. I purchased a 2000 model max with 22000 miles. I knew before buying that it had a slight knock in left front cyl. From what I have read it sounds like connecting rod. At idle you can't hear it but with a screwdriver up to the ear you can...

I made an extra damper rod holder. It fit my '99, not sure how many others it will fit. If anyone wants to borrow it, pm me or send an e mail to [email protected] dan

Here's a couple pics of the damper rod tool I made out of stuff hanging around. Materials: brass reducer bushing, I think it's 1" to 1/2" 24" X 1/2" rigid copper nipple elbow, tee, something to hold on to on the other end These sizes are optional, there are several bushings and pipe sizes that...

Hello, Does, anyone have pictures of a 29 mm "Damper Rod Holder"? Im not able to find one locally or online, and I thought I'd make one. This is what I know about the Damper Rod Holder: 29 mm Hex Head (male) not a socket T-Handle length is 20" Directions with pictures on how to fabicate...

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Hey all, new here - I need help! I have aquired a clean 86 vmax. It had spun #2 rod bearing, then been rebuilt by a professional yamaha mechanic. It has 50 EASY miles on it, and spun #2 rod bearing again. the crank, rods, bearings had all been replaced. I'm an automotive engine builder...