What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

[timscues]

One of the best pieces of advice I got from my friend Bill Boyce, factory Yamaha mechanic of ~30+ years (he works at Riva Yamaha in Pompano Beach, FL, and has worked on plenty of hot-rodded VMaxes since they were initially released), was to replace my 20-year-old gas tank w/a new one when I was resurrecting my bike after an extended period of non-use. He said that for the cost of a new tank, it will save you more than it costs in frustration and labor for dealing w/the flaking tank innards, clogging your carbs, having to remove & clean them, maybe being stranded on the road, etc. It sounded like good advice, I took it and bought a new tank from ronayresmotorsports. It cost me <$200 about a year ago, and I haven't had to deal w/the time, frustration, and man-hours involved in trying to keep a rusty, deteriorated tank in-service. They are more $ now, but I haven't had to clean my carbs except when I was having them gone-thru to be able to return the bike to the road. I cut the neck off my old tank and am planning to use a gas-rated rubber hose to retain my stock locking gas cap on-top of the rubber extension from my stock filler neck w/my Corbin seat.

POR-15 is good stuff, Eastwood has good products, not cheap, but worth the $ invested for the results.

That does make since, just got off the phone with the local dealer $316 same as bike bandit and still available

 

[gamorg02]

That does make since, just got off the phone with the local dealer $316 same as bike bandit and still available

take a look at ron ayers if you've exhausted the used possibility, like checking with morley.

http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeI.../448607/Group/FUEL_TANK_(NON-CALIFORNIA_MODEL)

 

[Diablotin]

Changed the tire stems on saturday, 2 flat tires on monday...WTF!

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[jwood]

Changed the tire stems on saturday, 2 flat tires on monday...WTF!

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You have to put air back in them after changing out the stems..

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[Fire-medic]

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1FK-24110-10-33​

FUEL TANK COMP. YAMAHA BLACK

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$248.18
http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeI...D/447966/Group/FUEL_TANK_NON_CALIFORNIA_MODEL​

1992 non-CA model

probably the same site Garrett posted, this is the 1992 fiche, but I don't think they changed​

 

[dannymax]

Did a little rattle can work on Memax.

 

[NHVmaxpower]

Changed the tire stems on saturday, 2 flat tires on monday...WTF!

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Did you use summer air? Needs winter air you'll be all set: )

 

[sdt354]

I got out on the asphalt today.I took it easy because it was wet leaves everywhere. Nice to be out and about.
Steve-o

 

[twistedmax]

85 miles yesterday with a couple long black snakes to go along with the miles, Danny did you get a Package yet?

 

[gamorg02]

Changed the tire stems on saturday, 2 flat tires on monday...WTF!

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which valve stems did you use?

i've had good luck with these? i just usually use google when I need a pair and find the forum they're being offered on. shipping to you might be a bit high.

for anyone wondering our bikes use 8.3mm. so do cazz wheels.

http://www.r6-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2528716#post2528716

Did a little rattle can work on Memax.

that spraymax is nice stuff eh?

 

[DMAN999]

Put in over 200 Miles on Sunday (70F here in WNY) and ran into two other VMax Owners.
Bill Seward (and his wife at Colden Lakes) from this Forum and Steve from Buffalo who I never met before.

 

[dannymax]

85 miles yesterday with a couple long black snakes to go along with the miles, Danny did you get a Package yet?

Hey Rick, just saw this.....no, nothing yet, but now I'm all excited!! :clapping::clapping::clapping:

Gotta go check the mail!

 

[Fire-medic]

What's in the box?

 

[44boyd]

Installed new Galfer brake lines and plasti dipped my scoops and manifold covers to see if I want to murder out the look. I'm torn between that and black chrome. Hopefully get the clutch and rear lines swapped this week.

 

[timscues]

Started to drill out my fork tubes for the emulators and had to repair my air compressors pressure switch and change the oil

 

[naughtyG]

Received my Prog springs today, thanks Kevman! Also took the gf for a ride to her beautician this morning - beautiful sunshine

 

[sdt354]

Getting ready to wrap ot up I'd like one mire ride if I can. Fluids and valve check to start. Compression check, then take it from there.

 

[dannymax]

Rebuilt the water pump, installed some new to me brake rotors (thanks Rovic) on the front and installed new o-rings in the drain-***** assembly. :biglaugh:

Hard to believe that little bit of work took me all day....I musta done something else that has apparently slipped my mind. :confused2:

 

[tugla]

pics dan pic lol

did you rebuild the calipers also?

 

[dannymax]

pics dan pic lol

did you rebuild the calipers also?

I will Rov, pics when it's not such a mess!

Calipers & masters will get done after the forks are back together and in the trees.

The rotors look great man....a little brake-kleen and they're like new! I like the gold centers. :clapping: