Yamaha V Max 1200 - Forking Hell, pt.1 of 2

Leaking forks? No problem....or is it?
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[@5250robbie]

I have recently started to repair my Vmax from 1989 en youre video's are a great help, thanks sorry for discovering them 4 years to late

[@SurreyRider]

Great work Mackie I havent done fork seals before but you make it look easy. "Use what you have" is a good motto to live by. Keep up the good work brother.

[@MackieBass]

It ain't difficult really....it's time consuming, and once you do it once - they are all pretty much the same. Well, upside down forks are slightly different :)

[@bt9302]

Thanks man. I struggled. But I used a broomstick. Worked nicely.

[@MackieBass]

Nice one man. Happy riding!

[@jamesweber4938]

Rarely does anything go as planned even with a lot of preparation and research.At least you got the fork leg apart and you are not stuck for transport until the V Max is fixed.

[@MackieBass]

Exactly. That wpuld have been disastrous!

[@burster7571]

a bit of bad luck there Mackie but it happens all the time and you never notice till you are fitting the part but not a tolat loss as you got the forks striped and cleaned so most of the work is done and you cleaned the wheel, I am happy once i am making progress

[@MackieBass]

That is exactly it... and while I'm waititng 3 or 4 days for the parts to arrive....well, I may aswell start painting this bad boy!

[@MidwestMotoRider]

Oh man that sucks. Well these things happen soon you will have it back together! Cheers!

[@MackieBass]

That's it man - positive thinking!

[@gasolinescream3588]

Dude always friggin something to piss on your fire! Recently did my old Honda CD 175 forks only to find out the parts were wrong, so frustrating.Wheel looks nice so not a total loss👍

[@MackieBass]

Exactly, find something to do in the meantime...make teh most of the time. Make time, don't waste time ;)

[@bikesmith]

Nice video. Sod's law always trumps preparation and skill, I'm afraid! Rock on!

[@MackieBass]

Thanks Alex. It happens every now and again...but we make it work in the end!

[@springy-2112]

Oh man !! This shit happens, always when you cant get the correct part quickly...bummer.. More beer required !! Peace and love brother 👍☮❤

[@MackieBass]

You know it bro. Always more beer required! I drink to that!

[@jonboy-kb1jj]

Mate that is so annoying, I’m gutted for ya. Look forward to the next vid.

[@MackieBass]

Thanks bro. Not the end of the world, bt it is annoying yes! Getting there!

[@Doublezzranch]

I know that feeling of wrong part bad timing. Is that a 1989? I have a 89 and did a bunch of thing to improve the ride, I'm about 240lbs so I installed progressive spring & heavier fork oil with 7 psi in the forks. They won't bottom out but don't beat you up either. I also lowered the bike 2" front and rear & I'm 6'1". I won't ramble on anymore, have a blast on it.

[@MackieBass]

It is '89! I'd like to upgrade many thing, suspension is one of the, but I ran out of money already :( Maybe next season, time will tell!

[@Doublezzranch]

MackieBass : Right on brother! If you look at my channel you can see my V-MAX in a short video. Thanks.

[@billholden4922]

Just had the same issue with my V Star 1300, seal kit on the Microfiche was for a R6 and not the V Star. Thanks Yamaha

[@MackieBass]

Don't you just hate when it happens

[@stevedunn9354]

Why does it always happen on a bank holiday! Same sort of thing happened to me with car parts I ordered. Went to pick them up Sat afternoon only to find them shut at 3pm not open again til Tue! Aghh!

[@MackieBass]

Oh you know it man...sod's law is what it is. But not all wasted...progress is progress

[@staccio80]

Damn! and of course it always happens when the shops are closed 🙄

[@MackieBass]

Shit happens man, but we work through it.

[@VmaxClubBrasil]

I have the same problem with the wrong seals

[@MackieBass]

It sucks, doesn't it!?

[@GTsGarage]

Great progress on the VMax, did you say you were prepping it for a trip overseas? When's the trip fella?

[@MackieBass]

Yes man, leaving 6th July heading through france, germany, austria, slovakia, poland and czech republic.

[@zaxxz]

Where can we find the manuals as you have in each of your videos? Thank you for your work I like watching your videos.

[@MackieBass]

These few pages I found online. Download and print. Simple.

[@johnrimmer5812]

Unlucky Mackie, but on a positive the off'ies are still open.

[@MackieBass]

Good man! I like your thinking!

[@bigjoe4020]

I pretty much order everything from overseas cause its MUCH cheaper then your local bike shop in OZ, BUT I always shit bricks until it arrives because its a major bummer if its the wrong part...

[@MackieBass]

It is a real PITA if you got the wrong part!

[@zm_qta]

Hey there mackiebass Can you help me with fitting the swingarm for my yamaha vmax 2004. Actually it has a free play horizontally, when I tight the pivot bolts, play goes off but the shaft makes sound like its too tightened. Any idea how to do this correctly please.

[@MackieBass]

I've not done it myself bro, so I can't comment, but I'd get a manual before attempting it for sure!

[@zm_qta]

@@MackieBass sure. Do let me know if you get any information on this.

[@Winkkin]

My '98 has a valve stem on the top of each fork leg

[@MackieBass]

yes, you pump air into it.

[@tinks43]

Always a pain when they send you the wrong parts 😡

[@judeoko]

Cool bike. Needs a nice paint job.

[@MackieBass]

Working on it as we speak ;)

[@victoralvarez9979]

Where can I get those seals??

[@MackieBass]

Online / local dealer / motorcycle parts shop

[@diamondaxe8]

What size pvc?

[@MackieBass]

Can't remember, the one that fits.

[@clautamiralves712]

What did you use to clean the rims?

[@MackieBass]

Steel wool and wd40

[@clautamiralves712]

@@MackieBass thanks . Do you clean until remove the clear coat?

[@MackieBass]

@@clautamiralves712no clear on rims. Aluminium.

[@clautamiralves712]

@@MackieBass mine does have a clear coat on the aluminum rims.

[@DJShadow1966]

Hey Mackie,don't wanna teach u to suck eggs, but use Wemoto for parts, put in your make and model, and the parts are "usually" spot on, Del recommends them all the time, and I used them before I came across Del's channel.

[@MackieBass]

yes, I ordered the part for my model of the bike...they sent the wrong ones. 2mm is a small mistake...but its amazing how much of a difference 2mm makes!

[@bluelines2924]

Just shows everything that's wrong with wemoto parts and Delboy then!!

[@MackieBass]

...i don't use wemoto...

[@HalfdeadRider]

I'd be proper pissed off :)

[@MackieBass]

So was I, but what can you do? Just wait now...

[@HalfdeadRider]

I'm waiting ;)

[@tonycarruthers9556]

Peroni, definitely the best lager in the world fuck the rest drink the best.

[@MackieBass]

You know it Tony. Although I do like the Czech and Slovakian lagers a lot!