Clymer Shop Repair Manual

Clymer Yamaha V-Max 1985-2003 Repair Manual

Clymer repair manuals are written specifically for the do-it-yourselfer.

For routine maintenance or more extensive repairs involving engine and transmission disassembly, it has all the information you need.

Step-by-step procedures, detailed photography and extensive use of exploded views based on the complete disassembly of the machine.

Clymer Manuals are perfect for everyone, from the first-time user to the seasoned professional.

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Maintenance schedule intervals / Periodic lubrication Oil and filter change / Oil pressure check / Battery / Tune-up / Air filter / Spark plugs / Engine compression test / Ignition timing / Valve clearance adjustment
CHAPTER FOUR and FIVE / ENGINE
Cylinder head covers / Camshafts / Cam sprockets / Cylinder heads / Valves and valve components/ Removal installation / Crankcase breather cover / Alternator cover / Stator and pickup coils / Flywheel / Starter clutch / Starter gears / Oil pan / Oil pump / Main oil gallery / Piston connecting rod assembly / Pistons and rings / Crankcase / Crankshaft and cam chain / Balancer shaft / Break-in
CHAPTER SIX / CLUTCH AND EXTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISM
Clutch bleeding and draining / Clutch cover / Master and slave cylinder / External shift mechanism / Hose replacement
CHAPTER SEVEN / TRANSMISSION, MIDDLE GEAR AND INTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISM
Shift pedal / Middle gearcase cover / Internal shift mechanism / Middle drive gear assembly / Middle gear backlash adjustment / Rounding shim thickness measurements / Middle gear alignment / Middle driven gear assembly
CHAPTER EIGHT / AIR/FUEL, EMISSION CONTROL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Fuel tank / Fuel filter / Fuel pump / Fuel pump relay / Fuel pump testing / Air box / Carburetor operation / Carburetor / Carburetor cleaning and inspection / Carburetor adjustments / Throttle cable / Throttle cable adjustment / V-Boost assembly / V-Boost servomotor / V-Boost control unit / V-Boost adjustment / V-Boost testing / Evaporative emission control system / Exhaust system
CHAPTER NINE / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical connectors / Battery terminal / Frame neck / Electrical bracket / Charging system / Stator / Voltage regulator/rectifier / Ignition system / Ignition coil / Pickup coil / Spark plug cap / Diode / Pressure sensor / Ignitor unit / Ignition timing / Starting system / Starter / Starter relay / Starting circuit cutoff relay / Lighting system / Headlight / Meter assembly / Taillight / Signal system / Brake light / Turn signals / Flasher relay / Horn / Indicator lights / Switches / Wiring connectors / Fuses
CHAPTER TEN / COOLING SYSTEM
Hoses and clamps / Cooling system check / Water pump / Thermostat housing and drain cock assembly / Coolant reservoir / Coolant manifold / Radiator / Fan assembly / Thermoswitch / Temperature sender
CHAPTER ELEVEN / WHEELS AND TIRES
Front and rear wheel / Front and rear hub / Wheel balance / Tire repair / Tire changing
CHAPTER TWELVE / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front fork / Handlebar / Steering head / Steering head bearing races / Lower bearing inner race replacement
CHAPTER THIRTEEN / REAR SUSPENSION AND FINAL DRIVE
Shock absorber / Swing arm / Final gearcase
CHAPTER FOURTEEN / BRAKES
Brake bleeding and draining / Brake pad replacement / Front brake caliper / Front brake master cylinder / Rear brake caliper / Rear brake master cylinder / Footpeg/brake level assembly / Brake disc / Brake hose replacement
CHAPTER FIFTEEN / BODY
Top cover / Front side cover / Side cover / Rider footpeg / Passenger footpeg / Rider seat / Passenger seat / Front fender / Rear fender INDEX

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Vehicle Fitment

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Don’t waste time installing a product that doesn't fit. We worked hard ensuring that this product is an exact fit on the vehicles listed below.

VMX1200 VMAX 1985-1986, 1988-2007

Customer Reviews

Exactly what I requested. Great job

Great value!

It's all black and white there is no color

Nice informative manual much more in depth and detail than the older Clymer manual.

This manual was exactly what I needed to help with my restore.

Big help in my project. Thanks

Great value! A must have on older motorcycles.

Excellent job

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I am glad to have the manual.

Very good for the price.

Worked out great.

Great!

Lousy descriptions, lousy photos. Some required remove or replace instructions missing completely. Vehicle: 2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.

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The manual was exactly what I needed to complete the work on my bike. Arrived in brand new condition. Couldn't be more pleased.

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It's nice to read the manual to figure out how to repair things.

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Perfect h d repair manual for the bikes listed in this book!

Great manual great illustrations. And highly recommended.

Exactly what I expected

A quick "go to" informational guide. Makes troubleshooting and repairs non problematic.

Replaced cam, lifters, and pushrods in my bike, manual very helpful with procedure, tolerances. Repaired some of the wiring, schematics were incredible.

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Manual was just what I needed to allow me to work on my newly acquired v rod with confidence. You guys rock!

Not knowing a lot about the cl160 I was working on this manual helped me out quite a bit. Nice manual.

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Helpful.

Must have!

Clymer's manual is excellent for doing bike rebuild projects. I have both this and the Kawasaki service manual, and this goes into further detail than the Kawaski manual. Very happy.

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Questions & Answers

I have a 2012 HD softail slim.I want to replace everything in the gas tank.Is this a good book for this or is it a better one for that job. Thanks for the help

By Jimmy

If you're a novice mechanic, you'll certainly find this book useful. It goes over the fuel tank console, fuel tank itself, fuel pump and the fuel filter assembly. All of that's covered to help you service your bike.

By Tom

does the 2001 honda cr125 manual have torqe specifications.

By Anon.

Yes, the manual would include torque specifications.

By Andy

Are the Electrical Schematics for 75Honda750F Color Coded?

By Mike

Yes, this manual would have color coded wiring schematics for that 1975 CB750F.

By Andy

Does this have wiring schematics for the listed machines?

By Tsmith1600

Yes, absolutely! Clymer's electrical schematic diagrams are some of the nicest in the repair manual business.

By Staff

Will this cover a 2006 drifter?

By Mike

Yes, if you were to select the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600D Vulcan 1600 Nomad Clymer service manual from our fit guide, you'd receive the correct book for servicing your machine.

By Staff

Does the book have a page(s) dedicated for the necessary tools?

By Nes

It varies, depending on what machine it is that you have, but the required tool descriptions really only outline what specialty tools are required to get the job done. Other than that, you can pretty easily get an idea of the basic tools required by reading up ahead of time on the job you want to do. There's TONS of photos in each one of these books and, even for the novice mechanic, they provide an excellent reference on which to get the work done.

By Staff

will this manual show how to tear down and reassemble.The total 1000 engine?

By Fab king wrench

complete reassemble of the engine with all torque specs for total engine and lower ends also?

This manual will cover general service procedures including teardown and reassembly of engine components. It is not an exact step-by-step guide like a FSM. It will cover each piece of the disassembly procedure and list toques and specs at the beginning or end of each chapter.

By Staff

Replace chain

By America

Yes, this manual will cover chain maintenance and replacement for the model you select at checkout. Guidance for tensioning and whatnot is usually included as well.

By Staff

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