The valve cover has an arrow stamped inside that needs to be faced at the exhaust side. Also the gasket has a small arrow tab that needs to also face the same direction as the cover! You also need to apply a thin film of the gasket maker to the half-moon areas.
@kodokunaraida1044
Жыл бұрын
Hello. Yes I should have pointed both points out in the video. I have been lucky not to have needed sealer on the half moon areas although it’s probably a good idea. Thanks for commenting and your good advice. KR
@threeamigos842
23 күн бұрын
Exactly right
@kottyheron2082
2 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to get a Vmax like yours , yellow too!, but by the time a Yellow Vmax came up for sale that was reasonably priced, summmer is almost over here in Canada, I will definitely get one next year 😊😊😊
@kodokunaraida1044
2 жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks for watching. Yes I like the yellow but I must admit I really like my black one too. Maybe you can find one over winter and get it ready for next year. But be careful once you have one they are hard to let go! KR
@JeffWhite-v8v
Ай бұрын
Can the rear suspension be lowered on a 98 vmax ? My feet barely touch the ground 😎regards jeff
@kodokunaraida1044
Ай бұрын
Jeff hi Yes many people put shorter rear shocks on I think the standard length is 340mm I bought a Vmax once that had 320mm rear shocks fitted and it was a lot lower. You can also contact Sean Morley of Morley muscle as he make a lower seat that just bolts on and is even more comfortable The only problem my Vmax had with the shorter shock was that I couldn’t put it onto the center stand, as I couldn’t get the stand down lower enough to get it over the center of gravity I hope that helps KR
@DamonFeyOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Looking great. If you had not gone through this for us, might not have even bothered to check clearances and would be wondering what to do next if we could not get the cover off. Thanks as always for posting these.
@kodokunaraida1044
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I’m glad I was able to show you. Many people want to fix their bikes but hit a problem like this and are really unsure what to do. I’m really glad my videos help! KR
@DamonFeyOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
@@kodokunaraida1044 not sure this would interest you but I created a new channel and posted a couple videos of my vmax. Channel name is "Vmax Japanese Steel"
@kodokunaraida1044
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for telling me I just subscribed. I’m looking forward to watching KR
@BroBob1254
Жыл бұрын
Just did my 1990 VMax Valve cover Gaskets (Front and Back) without removing the carbs! Did the front without a Porta Power, I removed the Cable for the V Boost and I had enough room.
@kodokunaraida1044
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Robert. I wish it would have been that easy on my yellow 1985. It's a tight fit front and rear so doing it without taking out the carburettors is a great bit of work.KR
@Gu1hen
2 жыл бұрын
Ouch !! I also have to do that to my bike !! Well done, will have a go with glue as well. Thx
@kodokunaraida1044
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I have done other Vmax’s and have been able to get it in and out a lot easier. But this one was very difficult. But don’t let it stop you! I have been doing mechanical repairs all my life on cars and bikes and rarely does everything go easily. I used a bit of super glue this time as I had ran out of some silicon. To get it in without something to hold that gasket in place would have been impossible. Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m glad my video has helped. KR
@kevinhughes4129
2 жыл бұрын
Hi mine was much easier than that didn’t need to loosen anything on the frame.maybe your frame is slightly bent?keep up the great videos. Kev from down under
@kodokunaraida1044
2 жыл бұрын
Gidday Kevin, it was super crazy tight. I think you are right though. If I hadn’t used the porta power there is no way it would have gone in on the right side. I can only imagine if someone who was not confident tried to do it and had the same problem. Thanks always for watching and commenting. It means a lot to me from a. Fellow Aussie! KR
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