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The remaining parts have arrived, so let's assemble everything at once.   Inspecting the seals and pistons. Yamaha applies grease quite liberally, so I'...

A clean carburetor feels really satisfying. The original vacuum carburetor is wonderfully easy to handle, has a manageable maintenance cycle, and lets you ri...

Even after working the front caliper, it's still heavy. No matter how much you work a damaged seal, it only improves slightly. If you're going to spend 30 mi...

Unusually, we have another V-MAX1200 in the shop. The fork oil is pretty dirty—quite sharp wear there. The metal didn't seem to be wearing that badly, but it...

I have a spare fuel pump on hand, so swapping it out is quick. When you line them up side by side, they look completely different… From the side, you don't n...

You really can't tell how parts fit unless you test them against the actual bike. Every time, these adventurous attempts come with risks, but they're fun. Mi...

The inspection is complete, so let's do some maintenance. A thought I had: the front is fixed at two points, but it floats when inserted. This design won't b...

It's shaft drive, you know. Let's replace the grease. The wheel bearings are in good condition. The rear shaft is delicate too. No issues there either. The r...

This is a bike where you can feel Yamaha's design prowess. Let's start from the front. Rust prevention, including fork cleaning. It's good to spread a thin c...

It might be a good idea to disassemble it once in a while. It feels really satisfying. After assembly, make sure to adjust the light beam alignment. The bike...