2019 Yamaha VMax 1700 First Service - Oil, Filter, and Final Drive Service

Doing a first service on a 2019 VMax 1700. Oil, Filter, and final drive service on the bike. Pretty straight forward except for the filter, that was a bitch.
As always leave your questions in the comments.
Thanks for Watching!

[@Jay_Hall]

Great job! :)Well done for sure.

[@roadglide1142]

Had a 1994 V Max ! Great 👍 bike

[@japprivera3129]

Next time use those same 2 pieces of plywood to raise it a bit and loose the oil plug, after loosing it, take them out, drain the oil and repeat for the filter. I know the space is really tight so I use a 2x4 by 4 inches long. Never had a problem, I use hiflofiltro (HF303) without the nut, with the same filter removal tool and again no problem but you need to make space. Another thing, Hiflofiltro and K&N's have the toughest casings so they can take a bit of damage from debris.
Greatly enjoyed your video. Keep'em coming please.

[@rokhedjo]

You can get the spindles for your swing arm to use a paddock stand, there are several available on Ebay. great video.

[@mikesmachines9394]

Thanks for the tip! Not my bike tho, friend's bike.

[@cstrongmc6162]

Thanks for the information 👏🏻💪🏻

[@mikesmachines9394]

No problem 👍

[@ericwilliams626]

To increase your grip on the filter, I had to use a rag underneath the filter wrench. It actually works but its not perfect, however it gets the job done.

[@jared2661able]

Excellent choice on the K&N oil filter. You can feel the difference by just picking one up and the installation design is second to none. I’m on my second service. Had the first service performed at 450 miles, but hoping to do my own just not exactly sure if something happened internally if I’d lose my warranty. It’s got a 4 year plus the factory 1 year. I’ve asked and was told as long as I purchased my supplies from a dealership I’d be ok.

[@rocket3man371]

Purchase at a dealer or Amazon because you have purchase history!

[@jared2661able]

@@rocket3man371 dealership

[@rocket3man371]

@@jared2661able cool bro, I just did a full service on mine because I bought it from a private seller! I trusted him but I just wanted a fresh start and I put a stainless steel reusable oil filter on it. Its great because it has a magnet inside to catch shavings and it gives the bike style underneath.

[@jared2661able]

@@rocket3man371 I was told once by a reliable mechanic that he’d never saw anyone over service their vehicle. Good call on doing it regardless if it’s been done.

[@saifalabachi4573]

It really help thank you so much

[@mikesmachines9394]

Glad it helped!

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

Dump the K&N filter. Either use the Yamaha filter or a Purolator Pure One or BOSS filter only! K&N is just hype....

[@GotLove4All]

BRING BACK THE VMAX!

[@mikesmachines9394]

Not mine to bring back! ;-/

[@GotLove4All]

@@mikesmachines9394
I think everyone knows that mike. 🙄

[@r.guardia9107]

I think he’s asking Yamaha to put the VMax back in production.

[@Jay_Hall]

New crush washers on the oil drain?? Nice vid! :)

[@mikesmachines9394]

No new washer. You can get away with 3-4 oil changes on the same washer before it needs replaced.

[@Crazygaucho62]

How often and how you lubricate drive shaft splines?

[@mikesmachines9394]

You would have to check the service manual, and service intervals. Its not my bike, I just did the services for a friend of mine.

[@r.guardia9107]

You put the oil filter face down on a driveway. I’m sure it picked up grit and now that same grit is inside the engine😂

[@mikesmachines9394]

You obviously don’t pay attention to detail OR have never installed a K&N filter.
There is a protective plastic shrink wrap across the entire bottom of the filter right out of the box. This was still on when it was sitting on the concrete while I was talking.
Not to mention you should always put a film of new oil on the gasket before installing which wasn’t done yet either, and would of cleaned the bottom of the filter.
But you do you pointing out meaningless Bullshit in other people’s videos… 😂

[@kekutherealguru]

Dude you have to fill the filter with oil then screw it on. And there are 2 empty threadings for your paddock stand bobbins for you to screw on.

[@mikesmachines9394]

Dude… its not my bike. I don’t buy mounting bolts for customers’ bikes so I can use my paddock stand on them…

[@kekutherealguru]

@@mikesmachines9394 cool : )

[@michaelkniazuk6418]

Nice video but you fucked up your driveway how did that happen I saw you using a oil pan ?🤪

[@CrusaderGeneral]

It's strange that an oil would differentiate between metric and standard

[@mikesmachines9394]

You mean the Amesoil?? There is a different blend for metric bikes as opposed to American Cruisers aka Harleys and Indians

[@CrusaderGeneral]

@@mikesmachines9394 I'm trying to understand how the measurement system/convention of a machine would determine the chemical composition of an oil. It sound like a gimmick. It's almost like designing a different oil for every color of a bike..

[@CrusaderGeneral]

@@mikesmachines9394 so I did a little search, looks like Amesoil is the only oil company that sports a metric vs standard oil. Either they are on to something, or its a gimmick..

[@matthuss1914]

I believe that metric doesn’t have friction modifiers for clutch performance. Harleys don’t use engine oil for the transmission?

[@huzar777kosy3]

wtf easy brassy got 2018 strait from the box is my 18 bike got touring couple bmw 1600 but torn to c14 , more chipper and stil power fool

[@vsucountryboy]

Crescent wrench? Channel locking pliers is more like it. Dude, if you're going to work on your bike at least know what each tool is called.

[@mikesmachines9394]

I’m sorry Mister fucking perfect. Guess you never had a brain fart...

[@r.guardia9107]

Putting an oil filter face down on a gritty driveway is more than a brain fart. 😂