valve check

Got the valve check the other day hoping that i had a tight exhaust valve and potentially adding to my issues, but alas, at 100,000km the valves are still in check with the stock shims. Just goes to show the durability of these engines. exhaust 1: 0.28 & 0.28 2: 0.27 & 0.29 3: 0.27 &...

EDIT 2/19/18: This post has been edited since it's original posting date. There was a problem with the photo hosting site since the date of the original posting. The photos in the update ARE the original photos taken during the original post. The photos taken in portrait for some reason have...

All, Here are a couple of observations about the Yamaha Factory Service Manual (FSM) which if followed MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE! 1) Typo stating to turn the engine counter clockwise = WRONG -> Clockwise is correct! 2) Torque Oil Drain Plug to 31 ft/lbs = cracked pan if A USED washer...