Recent content by bendini

Hi all I have mentioned this previously. I have a 1986 model Vmax US market which was imported into the UK in 2013. I am trying to get it 'stock' as possible. It is a pretty original survivor bike. It has red reflectors on the radiator cowlings. One is a proper Stanley one part no RR0502 the...

Hi thanks for pics. Are these panels 'Deep Scarlet' off an '85 or Sparkle Maroon' from an '86. I would describe your colour (color) as maroon although all pics. I have seen so far of '86s in 'Sparkle Maroon' look more like purple? By the way I CAN see you in your pants (shorts) - "two nations...

Yes it looks like if I want the bike stock I will have to put it back into 'Shiny Black' or go 'Sparkle Maroon' This Dutch site goes through colours (colors) year by year. Not sure if this is correct for US or European spec. bikes. Have a look - http://members.chello.nl/c.cornwall/bouwjaar1.htm

I agree with Sean who gave me the paint info. in the first place that the RS bike paint website drop down year by year list is inaccurate. It shows the Candy Apple Red colour (color) for 1986/87 and I don't think that this was introduced until 1988. If anybody with stock '86 models can post...

Hi Folks I have posted about this before. I have a 1986 US Model Vmax manufactured 10/85. I want it stock and am considering painting the dummy tank etc 'Deep Scarlet' some of you guys reckon this colour was carried over in to '86 but I have the following on fairly good authority 1985...

Hi there I am trying to sort out the correct color (colour) to repaint the dummy tank etc on my '86 model Vmax I have already applied a repro 'Yamaha' decal to the rear fender/mudguard on the existing paint but wondered if I have it re-painted, were the decals originally applied to the base...

Hi thanks for that. Any idea why the reflectors are red? If the red is different for a 1986 model to 1985 anybody know what the 1986 colour (color) & paint code is for the red? I want to keep it stock but would prefer it in red to black. Thanks

Hi there I have a 1985 manufactured (1986 model) Vmax. I am in the UK and my bike has been imported and only UK registered this year. It may have been over here for a while prior to registration. I think it is North American market but I am not sure if it is US or Canadian? It looks like its...

Hi All I have received the two emblems as per the correct part nos. you supplied. They are slightly different side to side. They are moulded with a curve that follows the profile of the dummy tank. The correct items are much better quality to the other ones I bought. The cheaper ones are...

Hi I also bought this repro. brochure which is for the '85 model year. I haven't received it yet and only have the photo. The colour on this looks similar to mine. Anybody think this is Deep Scarlet?

Hi thanks for the replies M-Cman's '97 bike doesn't look a million miles from mine colour wise (a bit lighter). Wonder if it is a stock colour? I think my bike is definitely North American market. Imported and registered in UK this year. 55mph speed limit highlighted on speedo, red reflectors on...

Hi again I wanted some clarification regarding the early 85/86 stock Vmax colour 'Deep Scarlet' Code OOKU (DPS). I have just bought an '86 model Vmax recently imported from the US? from a dealer in the UK. The dummy tank & mudguards (fenders) were metallic black & needed repainting. I wanted...

Hi All Thanks to everybody for the replies. I have ordered the correct badges (I hope!!) from CMS because I am in the UK and it works out cheaper than trying to get them from your US supplier. I will let you know when I get them, if they are "all good" and if there appears to be any...

Hi there Thanks for the Part nos. Can you tell me if they are handed i.e. one number is for LHS emblem and the other part no. is for the RHS? or if they are they the same side to side but one part supersedes the other i.e they are slightly different styled early/late but interchangeable...

Hi there I am new to this forum having just purchased a 1985 (1986 year model) Vmax recently imported from the US. It is missing the "tuning fork" emblems either side of the dummy tank/airbox cover. I want to put the correct ones on and have just had a pair of poor quality copies sent from the...