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  1. LeeMax

    Need 1 inch Spanner wrench, Front Steering Bearing

    For a 2001 to tighten front steering bearing spanner nuts. Heard there's someone here who fabricates them? Appreciate any help! Thanks, Lee
  2. J

    Spanner wrench

    I’m looking to purchase a custom 1 inch spanner wrench that Sean Morley mentioned on his YouTube video. Does anyone know where I can purchase it from?
  3. Fire-medic

    NAPA deal-Gearwrench combo wrench sets $10 ea.

    I saw this on another forum and ordered one of each. I suspect that this would be something other members may be interested in. Order online, pick-up the Gearwrench sets at you local NAPA store. You will get a confirming email. Seems like a great deal to me...
  4. Fire-medic

    Best use of a Craftsman wrench

    by a fellow the MI motorcycle gearheads will know, EJ Potter. Actually, if you're close to Social Security age and are a long-time motorcycle enthusiast, you probably know who he is. As a young guy racing:
  5. child_of_fire

    wrench size for steering adjustment gen1

    Does anyone know what size spanner wrench and box wrench I need to tighten the steering head? Is it a 27mm? And an 10mm spanner?
  6. 95spfldmax

    Spanner Wrench Needed

    Hi all, I bought a used set of Progressive Suspension 412 rear shocks a while back but didn't get a spanner wrench with them. Just checking here to see if anyone has one they're not using that they'd be willing to part with for a couple of bucks or so. PM me if you do.
  7. dingy

    Steering nut wrench

    Found a video online this evening showing how to use Steering Head wrench that I sell on an FJR. Sort of cool to come across it. I know Sean Morley also showed it in a video he made a few years ago. About 2:45 into video...
  8. W

    What size allen wrench?

    Hi all, What size allen wrench is used to remove allen bolt in bottom of fork legs? Thanks, Wayne
  9. B

    valve cover wrench

    I got tired of trying to get at the valve cover bolts only to be able to turn them a little at a time with an Allen wrench. So I cut a piece of Allen wrench found a ratchet wrench and pressed to sae nuts into the metric wrench. Drilled the nuts to the right size and using the vise pressed the...
  10. scuff

    Which Torque Wrench to Buy?

    Goin to be pulling the motor out of the Max to fix my 2nd gear issue soon, and I need to buy a torque wrench any suggestion? What does everyone else use?
  11. P

    exhaust pipe torque

    Hi, When removing and replacing exhaust pipes is it necessary to torque it to the correct specs or is it ok to just tighten it as hard as possible? Thanks :)
  12. dingy

    Steering head bearing wrench interest?

    I am having some more steering head nut wrenches made. They will be ready to ship on December 6th. These will assist in setting the steering bearing tightness on all 1st gen VMax's. The Yamaha equivalent is around $80, P/N YU-01268 I am selling these for $25.00 including US shipping...
  13. Bacchus

    torque wrench

    I am thinking I will be rebuiliding a vmax motor in the near future and was thinking that I might be wise to update my torque wrench colleciton to the click style ones and get rid of the ol fashioned ones I have been using. does anyone know off the top of their head what the range for torqe...
  14. srk468

    Spanner wrench?

    Hello everyone, I just watched Sean's video about adjusting the preload on the head bearing (thanks for the video's Sean!) and I was wondering where you guys buy a 1" spanner like he used? I'd like to check/adjust mine but would like the right tool for the job. Thanks in advance everyone!
  15. EAGLEPI

    Need Torgue wrench lessons

    OK, I have never touched a torgue wrench in my life before I bought the 2 this last summer when I decided to start working on my own bike. Would someone be willing to explain how to use the 2 different types, I have the inch and foot I know you turn the handle to set it and I know it clicks...
  16. J

    sparkplug wrench size?????????

    i've been wanting to change my plugs, does anyone know the size socket i need? the plugs i have are ngk-dpr8ea-9 thanks
  17. gamorg02

    Dingy's steering head bearing wrench

    Just wanted to let everyone know here he ships quick, price is right, and the wrench works great. used it this weekend. I didn't use it with my torque wrench but put a 3/8" ratchet on it and it fit perfectly. :punk: check it out here: http://www.vmaxforum.net/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=713
  18. dannymax

    Looking for a Craftsman torque wrench

    Does anyone have an old POS Craftsman torque wrench? I'm looking for a basket case (doesn't matter what size it is) with the twist locking handle. There are 2 small spring clips under the twist lock that I need to fix mine. I called Sears to order parts and they told me they don't have...
  19. G

    Torque Wrench

    So, what do you guys use to torque the valve cover bolts with?
  20. gamorg02

    Oil Filter Wrench Socket?

    Hello All. My new max has the spin on type instead of me being used to my '94 cartridge and I was looking to get a wrench for it so I can get the ft*lb precise instead of with a strap wrench. Anyone have any recommendations? I'll be running yamaha oil filters most likely and I saw this...
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