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  1. snakecharmr

    85 Vmax, modded for power

    here is my Kijiji link, I'm not on here too much so if you want to contact me please do it through kijiji as it will be faster.. thanks http://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/chatham-kent/yamaha-v-max-drag-bike-street-licensed-reduced-last-one/576601953
  2. snakecharmr

    Voodoo fork brace?

    Just wondering how much of an improvment the Voodoo Fork brace will be over stock? Found a good deal on one and before I attempt a USD full setup I want to see if I can improve stock with bracing and progressive springs etc...
  3. snakecharmr

    Headlight size

    Looking at finding a replacement headlight for my 85, just wondering if anyone knows the measurement across on the stock sealed bulb is? My bike is stored about 45 mins away so not so easy for me to measure..
  4. snakecharmr

    Clutch slave rebuild?

    Hoping someone has a good "how to" article or even better a video on rebuilding the clutch slave. Bike is an 85. Ordered the rebuild kit today so it will be a week or better before I attempt this.. I've never done this before so the more simple instructions the better.
  5. snakecharmr

    Finally some progress!

    Well after a lot of headache with the paint, its done as good as I will do it for now.. Not happy with the faux tank cover so time for a leather bagster tank cover and tank bag. Fenders and small hard parts, scoops grab rail etc... turned out good.. While putting it all back together though...
  6. snakecharmr

    optional sizes for F/R?

    Looking at putting some new shoes on my 85 before spring.. I've always like running Kendas for there value and quality compared to a lot of the big name brands but seems i can't get a matched set for front and rear in the stock size.. I've got the choice of rears in the one I want but front is...
  7. snakecharmr

    Where to find a Dyno in Southern Ontario?

    Just wondering if anyone knows of a place to dyno my bike come spring time and after I get done the work I'm doing now? I'm located near Chatham, Ontario.
  8. snakecharmr

    Pirelli MT66 Route opinions?

    These came on my bike when I bought it a few months ago.. still am yet to really ride the bike as I've got a few feet of that nasty white stuff on the ground. Just looking for opinions and reviews on these tires.. Also would the 170/80-15 fit the rear without modding it? Bike is an 85
  9. snakecharmr

    New front end options?

    Just wondering what options there are for new and better forks? I won't be getting into this project till later this year but was wondering what my options and cost will be. As well if anyone has some pics of different setups plz post.. I'm hoping for one that I can add a steering stabilizer...
  10. snakecharmr

    I'm in refinishing HELL!!!

    Well so far my faux tank is down to the metal on the top, the bottom is all gummy due to a reaction with Chrome paint and paint stripper, my side covers cant be bead blasted as the PO painted them with some sort of plasti dip and the bead blast isn't touching them, my side scoops were found to...
  11. snakecharmr

    stripping paint off parts

    What is the easiest way to strip the paint off all the small cast parts one might want to re-powdercoat? I'm planning on doing the pieces above the headlight, the brace that says yamaha where the front brakes connect, grab rail, side pannels and faux intakes.. Gotta have it done for the...
  12. snakecharmr

    Big plans and big setbacks!

    Well had big plans for the last month or so since I bought my 85 Vmax. I was going to give it a trick Alsa candy blue over chrome paint job, lately planned on getting a full exhaust at the recomendation of a few members on here. Also do some styling and re-powdercoating of smaller items. And...
  13. snakecharmr

    How do I increase my fuel mileage?

    I've got an 85 with a ton of mods from previous owners. I'm still trying to sort out what all has been done to the bike internally and probably never will. Heres what I do know Stage 7 kit drilled/modded stock exhaust fan only works with toggle switch Apparently it only gets 140kms or...
  14. snakecharmr

    Where to buy Alsa paint in Canada?

    Looking for any info on retailers in Canada, more precise - Southern Ontario to purchase Alsa paints. I found a few of the finishes that I would like to try out on my max before I bite the bullet and buy all new body pieces. Any help, advice or experiences with this company would be appreciated.
  15. snakecharmr

    Brakes?

    Just wondering what year brakes are compatible? I have an 85 and need all new brakes front and rear. Looking on evilbay and most list from 86 up.. Was there a change and am I going to have a hard time finding what I need? Sorry for all the newbie questions, just trying to figure it all...
  16. snakecharmr

    venture throttle tube on a vmax?

    Just wondering if a throttle tube/grip from a venture will fit an 85 vmax.. I've got a brand new set of isogrips that list the venture sitting here and would love to put em on the vmax but not sure if the fit is the same on the tube?
  17. snakecharmr

    Trying to track down PO's of my bike in Ontario

    Just wondering if anyone one here would know any of the Previous owners of my bike. Trying to figure out what all has been done to it and by whom.. Hoping some of them are still active on here. I purchased it from dwarf717 on here and got as much info as I can from talking to him during the...
  18. snakecharmr

    Newbie with a few questions.

    Well just bit the bullet after wanting a max for well over a decade. Unfortunately as funds are tight I've got an 85 that needs some work. Hoping there are a few people on here that might be able to point me in the right direction. Bike has 15,000kms on it. Generally well taken care of...
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