how to install Progressive springs in an late model vmax ( 06 ) ??

[shawn kloker]

Yah,Maybe yours are different than mine.

 

[sjgieson]

Apparently there are multiple forks on the Max from 93-up?

I finally took my fork into the hardware store and 10mm allen head fits the bottom bolt. Haven't been able to buge it yet though.

I will post pics when I FINALLY get it.

:ummm:

 

[sjgieson]

OK got the bolt out!

Cut the L off the 10mm allen wrench then put it into a 10mm impact socket. Broke it free with the impact wrench and then used a rubber broom handle to hold the dampner and spun it out by hand.

Hopefully I will get a right up all done when finished.....

 

[4gasem]

OK got the bolt out!

Cut the L off the 10mm allen wrench then put it into a 10mm impact socket. Broke it free with the impact wrench and then used a rubber broom handle to hold the dampner and spun it out by hand.

Hopefully I will get a right up all done when finished.....

Remember the blue loctite on the bolt when reassembling...

I use lots of non chlorinated brake clean as well!:banana:

 

[bazwell]

I really like these. Cheap, portable versatile impact gun.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-DC-IMPA...93?pt=Power_Tools&hash=item4ac18c4ba1&vxp=mtr

 

[mvrk10256]

Here are Sean's vids on assembly and dissassembly.


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1399557022354&set=vb.282702488678&type=3
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1401369107655

 

[Vmaxnewfie]

I just watched the how to video. When I picked up my Max last fall (just before snow) I noticed the forks seal on same side was bad. I picked up new Yamaha seals and Progressive springs to install in the spring when I can get it out of storage. I noticed that the fork was leaking oil from the bottom. I removed the axle and found that the allen nut on bottom of fork was loose! I tightened it up and what do you know, it began leaking worse! Is there a washer in there that might be crushed? Or do I have a big problem? I forgot to mention that this bike has been down on the left side. Looks like it was at slow speed because damage looks very minimal. Here's a pick of the fork with some scratches on it. BTW it's a '98.

 

[mvrk10256]

There is usually a copper crush washer on that bolt. Looks for cracks.

 

[DMAN999]

There is a Copper Washer on that Bottom Bolt:
Part #: 4V4-23158-L0-00

Here's a pdf version of the Microfiche:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/55030067/2000_VMax_Part_Numbers.pdf
Forks are on pages 6 and 7.

 

[Vmaxnewfie]

There is a Copper Washer on that Bottom Bolt:
Part #: 4V4-23158-L0-00

Here's a pdf version of the Microfiche:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/55030067/2000_VMax_Part_Numbers.pdf
Forks are on pages 6 and 7.

Thanks. Everyone on this forum are very helpful!:eusa_dance:

 

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I just watched the how to video. When I picked up my Max last fall (just before snow) I noticed the forks seal on same side was bad. I picked up new Yamaha seals and Progressive springs to install in the spring when I can get it out of storage. I noticed that the fork was leaking oil from the bottom. I removed the axle and found that the allen nut on bottom of fork was loose! I tightened it up and what do you know, it began leaking worse! Is there a washer in there that might be crushed? Or do I have a big problem? I forgot to mention that this bike has been down on the left side. Looks like it was at slow speed because damage looks very minimal. Here's a pick of the fork with some scratches on it. BTW it's a '98.

Had the same problem with a set of forks on 83 YZ100 I just redid for a family member. I tore the forks down, cleaned up the damper rod bolts, cleaned up the fork leg where the copper washer seats, installed a new copper washer (did seals since it was apart) and put it all back together. Been sitting around in my basement for 2 months now with now signs of leaking. Hopefully yours will be just as easy to repair.