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  1. PETETY1968

    2007 YAMAHA VECTOR Compression

    Can you tell me if the dimples you are referring to are on the gear end or the opposite end and are they indeed on the very end or the surface where the lobes are?
  2. PETETY1968

    2007 YAMAHA VECTOR Compression

    DIMPLES? on the very end of the cam or on the lobe area?
  3. PETETY1968

    2007 YAMAHA VECTOR Compression

    both cams have only 1 ring. I did notice that on other models, does not apply to mine. Thank you for responding. I believe after looking at my pictures that I have it correctly installed.
  4. PETETY1968

    2007 YAMAHA VECTOR Compression

    Good day to all whom read my post. Motor is going back together and I am not sure if I messed up and need advice. I installed the cams, timing chains and I think I may have screwed up by not knowing which cams was intake side and which was Exhaust. Thought I had them labeled or set aside...
  5. PETETY1968

    2007 YAMAHA VECTOR Compression

    Started tearing the motor down today, getting to the pistons and rings. Cylinders look great, still have cross hatching on them. I haven't pulled pistons yet. If I remember on my Nytro I could get manuals sent to me. I realazied that I let my subscription last so doing that again. I am hoping...
  6. PETETY1968

    2007 YAMAHA VECTOR Compression

    engine Circling back on this thread. Today I performed a leak down test. Discovering that by doing so I have air coming up from the lower end of the motor through the cam chain area which to me points to pistons rings. Even tho the valve lash was done too I now know... Also discovered that I...
  7. PETETY1968

    2007 YAMAHA VECTOR Compression

    I think my valve are within spec, because if they warm up then they will swell past the .000 range.
  8. PETETY1968

    2007 YAMAHA VECTOR Compression

    I may have jumped the gun a bit because I did not perform a leak down test I went right to valve clearance. And I measured and will post the picture of my findings but I need to find the valve clearances and I do not know them. If anyone can help me with these measurements please do. Cylinder 1...
  9. PETETY1968

    2007 YAMAHA VECTOR Compression

    no I work too much, but today I have decided to pull the engine no matter what. Leak down can be done on the bench for sure. Trouble is my NYTRO I had to take the nose cone off that sled however I am am at point where the rear motor hanger bolt will come out and the motor will be free. Does...
  10. PETETY1968

    2007 YAMAHA VECTOR Compression

    THANK YOU, love this site!!!! Best money I ever spent!
  11. PETETY1968

    2007 YAMAHA VECTOR Compression

    Thank you, both of you for helping me out. 3 more bolts and the motor will be out. One more learning curve. My Nitro is slightly different but much the same. The valve train is where I will be starting and leak down procedure as well. I will let you know what turns up for me.
  12. PETETY1968

    2007 YAMAHA VECTOR Compression

    I have a 2007 Vector ER that when I bought it the guy said it would run better once it warmed up. Giving what I found I can believe that statement. I thought I had a carb issue, turns out after a compression check low on compression.... I started on the clutch side. 90 psi, middle 120 psi and...
  13. PETETY1968

    WRENCHING

    WRENCHING
  14. PETETY1968

    Car exhaust on Nytro

    Thank you, I was able to find a muffler at O-Reilly auto parts near me, I had to use a hanger at the end of the muffler system to take some weight off the total system and I also made or use a support under the muffler supporting the muffler itself so not to fatigue the the collector at the...
  15. PETETY1968

    Nytro has been put back together and its alive again. Can't wait to ride this thing, IT'S A BEAST.

    Nytro has been put back together and its alive again. Can't wait to ride this thing, IT'S A BEAST.
  16. PETETY1968

    Car exhaust on Nytro

    Also where did you find that awesome side to side crossing taillight you install on your video?
  17. PETETY1968

    Car exhaust on Nytro

    What model Magnaflow did you use on your seld?
  18. PETETY1968

    How many people have removed their engine?

    So it happened I pulled the motor and reinstalled it too. Take pictures of all the wiring harnesses on each side of the steering 4 point. I mine I had to buy the special motor mount removal tool (search eBay) if you are in the Flint area I could let you use mine if needed. Michigan that is, I...
  19. PETETY1968

    How many people have removed their engine?

    I will request it like you pointed out. Thank you!
  20. PETETY1968

    How many people have removed their engine?

    How do i find the manuals on the site now? LOL


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