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Installation instructions for rigid engine mount Yamaha Vmax 1200.

Please follow these installation instructions exactly.
If you have any questions or problems during installation, please contact us
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These installation instructions are designed so that "anyone" can carry out the installation with simple means!

Installation time: approx. 4 hours, depending on your experience.
We recommend that two people carry out the installation.

What is needed:
1 x jack
2 x ratchet straps Suitable tools.
Copper paste, cardboard and fabric to protect against damage.

Please follow this sequence
Read the installation instructions and look at the installation pictures!
Place the motorbike securely on the main stand.
Important: Support the engine with a jack after removing the exhaust system.

2. disassembly

2/1Dummy fuel tank,seat front and rear, airbox - rearfender side cover, exhaust
Airbox complete (please cover carburettor top)
2/2 Right pillion seat with frame strut, suspension struts, petrol tank
2/3 Completely remove swingarm with rear wheel, do not disassemble.
2/4 Loosen radiator, do not dismantle
2/5 Remove right frame cable/footrests rider right/left
2/7 Loosen engine at all 6 points
2/8 Pull out the front 4 engine mounts with pliers
2/9 Raise the engine with at least 1 tensioning strap at the rear until the engine mounts can be mounted freely.
2/10 Mount the engine mounts with copper paste
2/11 Lower the engine until the rear bolts can be fitted,
Tighten these to 2 turns.
2/12 From then on everything backwards as for removal.
Finally, tighten all engine bolts as specified in the workshop manual.

3. Release lift motor

3/1 Secure the jack under the oil pan.

3/1 Push the ratchet tensioning straps under the engine (oil pan) and connect/tension them over the upper frame.
To prevent damage, insert e.g. cardboard or cloth between the straps and frame.

3/3 Undo and remove all engine and frame screws.
On the top left, remove the aluminium bushing and engine retaining rod to the left!

Press 3/4 engine up gradually with jack and tighten ratchet straps.
Caution: The exhaust manifold bolts are particularly tight in the front frame area.
To avoid damage, place a piece of sturdy cardboard or cloth in between, for example.

3/5 Pull out the rear rubber engine mounts with pliers

3/6 Coat the aluminium motor bearings with copper paste and press in

3/7 Slowly lower the engine,
first loosen the rear screws a few turns

3/8 Mount aluminium frame plates and motor screws, tighten loosely.

3/10 Loosen the tensioning straps.

3/11 Tighten all motor screws evenly

4 Assemble the remaining parts in reverse order to that described in the disassembly section.