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Re: 1998 Vmax for sale Update: sold yesterday for $4000- just posting here as FYI to let people know what Vmax's are going for in my area....

Hi All- I am thinking I will likely sell my 1998 Vmax. I will probably just go ahead and post it on the local Las Vegas Craigslist, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to post it here first and get your feedback on what you think is fair pricing. I bought it in 2013 if I remember correctly, from...

It's been forever since I posted, but you guys were right -- it was a little too monochromatic. So I changed it up just a little.

Thats funny - I have had a little of the same thoughts about the scoops. But I really wanted the bike to be predominantly black. Since these pics I added some silver inlay stickers in the YAMAHA on the scoops and added a silver pinstripe down the middle of the scoop. It makes the scoops just...

Turn signals were from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005IV0PVA/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Since they are LED's, I also had to get resistors: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AMTRYOY/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This combo worked great and I did not...

That looks great. I'll have to give it a shot.

More vmaxes haha- my wife says I have enough toys! I got the forward controls here on the forum from another member. They are stamped with a "WS" but I don't know more than that. They are 3/8" steel and very heavy duty.

The garage floor is just Rustoleum Garage Epoxy that I bought at Lowes or Home Depot. It was really pretty easy to do and reasonably priced compared to other options. It has held up for 2 years now incredibly well. I etched the floor with muriatic acid, let it dry for a few days, then...

Thanks everyone. The fork boots are from a Rancho RS1952 shock. I bought them here: http://www.amazon.com/Rancho-RS1952-Shock-Boot/dp/B000CPCCFY/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1392051001&sr=1-1&keywords=rancho+rs1952 I just did a search for 43mm shock boot and these popped up. They...

I'm making my 98 Vmax a little more personal. Painted fenders and faux tank cover and side plates "hot rod black". Had scoops and several other metal pieces powdercoated gloss black. Installed forward controls which got powdercoated too. Swapped turn signals for tiny LED's that are flat black...

Thanks everyone!

Was taking apart my bike today and when I went to take off the backrest it came apart like this.... I'm surprised I didn't notice it earlier but the pieces fit together pretty tight so it wasn't glaringly obvious when all the bolt were tight. Must've been done by the previous owner. Is this...

Thx guys. Those powdercoated parts look fantastic. I love the look of that Black Magic- that is exactly what I am looking for. Now I just have to figure out what type of paint to do the fenders/faux tank cover in. I'll take some time looking through Eastwood's website.

Hi All- I want to paint my 98 a matte or flat black. I also want to paint some of the brushed aluminum parts like the triple clamps, sissy bar, speedo can, etc. I plan on owning this bike forever so I'd like the paint to last. I have a decent HVLP gun and air compressor with a good clean garage...

Steering bearings were loose. Just tightened them up slightly like the video said, and problem is solved! Rides perfectly now with no wobble. Thanks everyone!

Great video. I'm ordering one of the steering bearing tools today. Thx!

Hi all- Just joined the VMax world. Picked up a 98 with 6200 miles last night. Overall, in very good condition. No 2nd gear slip, everything works, runs great, new tires, etc. paid $3400. No signs of ever being laid over. Owned by an older retired mechanic. Only one problem- on...