In this video series, I'll be replacing the fuel pump assembly and doing routine maintenance to my 2011 Yamaha TMAX 500. The service manual recommends a major service every 12,000 miles and a valve clearance check at 26,600 miles. My TMAX is at almost 28,000 miles, and the last major service was at 12,000 miles, so it's time to dig in.
In part 3, I'm removing the cylinder head, cleaning the head and valves and doing multiple runout checks to see if any valves are bent or in need of replacement as well as a valve guide clearance check.
If you own a TMAX and are considering doing your own service, or are thinking about getting a TMAX, I hope the TMAX service series will help you get an idea of what it's like to do the 12,000 mile service, due at 12,000, 24,000, 36,000 and so on.
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My Yamaha TMAX 500 Playlist :
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm3-Rt5jsolt9QnPwJsZv3uSH2VC4fGA8
0:00 Intro
1:06 Exhaust Removal
1:56 Coolant Connections And Cylinder Head Removal
4:52 First Look Under The Head & Mating Surface Cleanup
7:24 Valve Leak Test
9:35 Valve Removal
13:03 Cleaning The Ports
15:13 Measuring Valve Guide ID
19:00 Measuring Valve Stems & Checking Clearance
20:35 Cleaning Valves
21:59 Valve Runout Checks
29:13 Exhaust Stud Removal
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Songs & Sounds provided from the YouTube Audio Library. (In order of appearance.)
- Sun Spots by Silent Partner (Intro)
- Come On Out by Dan Lebowitz
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