rubber

Howdy people. Let's assume for one moment that there's an internal rubber engine part that is subjected to high heat and oil (it's near the crankcase), and let's assume that this part is partially split/torn (due to no fault of my own, of course!) Let's also assume that it is IMPOSSIBLE to...

I've looked over parts diagrams for variuos model VMaxs (including mine, 1985) and can't seem to find the part number for the rubber grommets that protect the brake lines from rubbing on the forks. Anyone know where I can get some of these? Mine have pretty much seen their better days. I did...

Ok here's how I finally got my new boot on, after destroying my new paint job again .Put the boot on your swing arm. Drain hole down. Put retaining spring around the front where it (rubber boot) goes over the middle gear carrier. Line up the joint of the spring half way between the top and...

Experience has taught me a few things, and one of those things is that most worthwhile events that turn out good usually take prep. So, I'm gonna utilize the age of my rear tire and offer it to the Vmax Gods before I have to wait another 7K to try again. I don't want to be unprepared so, at...

I need help. Does anybody have or had dealt with Gates or ever ask them for technical help? I send them coupla emails and did not got any response. I wonder that they ever cared about non commercial customers... In the past I didnt have any problems with contact them...:ummm: What i need is a...

Does anyone have a good place to buy OEM replacement parts? I'm looking at $25.00 for a valve cover gasket which is fine, I guess. But the rubber mounts are $7-$8 ea times 16...YIKES!!.......Is there a trick to refurbishing them maybe?? TIA.

i noticed that i am missing one of the 2 rubber caps on my rear brakes.. does anyone know where i can get one from? thanks:confused2:

I was looking for rubber elbow caps to go over the junction of the coil top and where the cable plugs in. This would be both for waterproofing and appearance. Any ideas?

Prepping my swingarm to P/C it, and I'm wondering if anyone has any tips for getting this rubber piece off: THanks!

Anyone here want to own up? :biglaugh: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEs5e-iqXfU Always sort of wondered what a VMax at 11k RPM sounded like...:rofl_200:

Any idea where I can get a set of rubber bushes and the steel sleeve for each end of the stock shocks? Looked on the Yamaha parts web and they dont show them. Jim

Hi guys, Do any of you know where I can find some rubber replacement caps that go over the ignition lead on the coils? I scored 3/4 of a VMax on Craigslist with the intention of parting it out for my 96 Royal Star. I've just put the cams and valve springs in, and am looking to upgrade my...

Here is a little graphic that breaks down tire codes and load ratings. I thought I'd share.

We went on a bike run this Sunday. We hit a nice 30 mph(much faster than that) Left followed by a 30 mph right. Half way through the right hander I dragged the toe of my boots :surprise:. I laughted to my self and thought holly crap I must have been leaned pretty good for that. The more I ride...

i have been considering a new rear tire,has anyone considered installing a car tire on the rear if so what size will fit? big as possible it is a 15 inch rim.i would love some info on this,im not a corner racer anyway let me know good bad whatever thanks:stickyman::eat brains::th_biggun:

My driver footpegs are both pretty worn. Is there rubber inserts they sell to replace these or is there a good place I can buy some stock ones. I like how wide and soft they are and would like to replace them if possible... Anyone selling some of there slightly used stockers?

I could have said "Rubber nipples, where?" to get more readers, but I resisted..... When you remove the chrome side covers to get to the vacuum synch ports, the tubes have little rubber caps and clamps on them. I've been using AutoZone rubber caps but they wear out in a month and leak. What...

Just got the rubber moulding piece that apparently mounts along the top edge of the faux tank between the tank and the tach. But I haven't figured out how it's supposed to go. Can someone take a pic of this rubber part on their tank so I can see how it goes?

Okay... gonna show my ignorance here, but have some questions. I used the search function, and saw much info, but not WHERE the V-boost rubber connector hoses are? Heck... I'm not even sure what/where the V-boost is?!? The carb hoses are obvious, and mine look like they have seen better days, so...

Over time the rubber tubes that hold the carbs and V-boost together and form part of the inlet manifolds age, crack and leak air. Yamaha originals are expensive but there does not seem to be anything remarkable about this tubing. No special fittings or fixtures With the variety of after-market...