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  1. F

    1988 vmax purchase

    Hello, gang. I've always wanted me a vmax and I'm really considering grabbing this 1988 vmax since it's finally one I can reasonably get my hands on atm. I'll look it over as best I can, of course, but I'm wondering if some of you more experienced folks have some specific things I ought to look...
  2. J

    1988 Red VMAX - Barn Find

    Hi, My Uncle passed away and this was in his garage. He drained the gas, antifreeze and oil about 15 years ago. New tires were put on before he stored it. Has about 12k original miles. This week I'm gonna put a battery and gas and see if it starts. Let me know if anyone is interested...
  3. T

    Custom 1988 v-max for sale

    1988 one owner V-Max rebuilt in 2001. Currently less than 12,000 miles on PCW 1500 engine, Showa USD front forks, BBR single sided swingarm, BBR moto gp exhaust, dynatek ignition, SPA Tech speedo/tach, 17" 3 spooke wheels front and rear. $7000 takes it. Can be seen on E-Bay item number...
  4. vmax2extreme

    1988 Parting out...

    THIS BIKE HAS BEEN SOLD... I have a 1988 vmax that I just acquired. Parting out the bike so let me know what you need.... OEM sissybar w/rack (needs refinishing) Supertrapp Slip-ons Scoops side covers wheels with new tires Freshly serviced carbs (sold) vboost components (controller sold)...
  5. Conman

    FS: Clean '88 (Bad 2nd)

    I'm testing the waters to see if there's interest in my '88 with 2nd gear on its way out after 42k miles. Looking for $900, will be parted out if there's no interest. Good: It's extremely clean and well taken care of, runs/drives/shifts flawlessly aside from issues mentioned below Good...
  6. W

    1988 VMax for sale - Project Bike & parts - $1,500 OBO

    Well, its time for me to pass my Vmax on to someone else to finish. I have a complete 1988 with ~47K miles. clean title, with a lot of extra parts. Since I have had the 88' I have had it running and riding. Then I took it partially apart to paint, then the carbs gummed up, and it sat and sat. If...
  7. W

    1988 VMax for sale - Project Bike & parts - $1,500

    Well, its time for me to pass my Vmax on to someone else to finish. I have a complete 1988 with ~47K miles. clean title, with a lot of extra parts. Since I have had the 88' I have had it running and riding. Then I took it partially apart to paint, then the carbs gummed up, and it sat and sat...
  8. F

    Barn find 1988

    Newbie here, I acquired this bike through a friend of a friend etc; I don't plan to put the bike on the road. Instead I would like to bracket race the bike, the family could not find the title and the bike has not been on the road according to the inspection sticker sense 1999. the bike is in...
  9. I

    Factroy price 1988 V max

    Hi all....just sold my beloved XJR and bought a Max...1988 ...i want to export it and need to find the factory gate price in 1988!....anyone help out there....did you buy a vmax in 1988...how much did you pay less taxes and delivery etc. Any dealers out there who can help...if so would you mail...
  10. blaxmax

    1988 Vmax $1300obo no 4th or 5th

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-V-Max-/262350830275?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d1553fac3:g:lZEAAOSwxvxW8alQ&item=262350830275
  11. C

    Well my 1988 Vmax is no more.... acciddent

    Well yesterday was fun. I was going down south I75 when my engine locked up, kicked the bike back and forth and I am not sure if it spewed oil or not, but it went down and we both skid around 200-300 feet with the bike staying in the fast lane and me ending up against the media wall. I rolled a...
  12. C

    First time out on the 1988

    All stock down to the original spark plugs..... and then I smoked the clutches lol.... I am sure there is a 11.4x in it easily. If I strap the front maybe even an 11.30. I bet if I take off those heavy stock mufflers, and get the bog and pop out of the carbs it would be another 11.00...
  13. C

    My 1988 Vmax build follow along....

    Ok, well this is my 7th Vmax. I honestly don't know what I am going to do with this one. One thought is to give it to my son after I do a mild build on it. Another is to build this one different than I have my other 6. I am thinking bright and colorful on this build and the factory paint is...
  14. C

    OK OK.... I bought #7..... 1988 Vmax

    Original Owner... 30k miles, in excellent shape. Got a factory mini screen which I ll sell. Other than that..... all factory original. The exhaust got a garage ding and the guy put the Vance and Hinces tags on it to hide it lol. I rode it home, 25 miles in 35 degree weather with it misting...
  15. S

    1988 Vmax not firing on all cylinders

    Hi guys, hoping someone can help me with my 88 vmax not firing on all cyclinders? A week ago it was hesitating (breaking down) under load and if you held the trottle open it would clear and accelerate normally? Now it's running on roughly 2 1/2 cyclinders, the front 2 are normal, the rear Lh is...
  16. G

    1988 issue

    Hello from Vancouver all. I have a 1988 V-Max. While riding yesterday, the bike started to misfire and "bog" out. I thought maybe the gas. I switched to reserve and it started to work fine. I pulled into a gas station and filled up. So i switched back to fuel on and after a few seconds it...
  17. P

    1988 honda hawk gt -SOLD-

    $2100
  18. H

    1988 vmax red 9250 miles long island ny

    selling my 88max with 9250 miles . new tires new battery new fork seals carbs rebuilt. tuned up fresh oil and filters , just needs a new home. 516-779-7812 jason asking 3800.00
  19. ryancdossey

    1988 Yamaha Vmax

    Hey guys. This will serve as my intro/Morley's Hayabusa kid thread. I found Sean through you guys and have been speaking with him via email a ton. One of the nicest guys I've found. He will be my go to guy for any parts I order from here on out. What I've got.... I snagged a 1988 Yamaha...
  20. M

    1988 with oil leak from head

    Hi everyone, I'm a new member out of necessity! I need to pick the collective brains of the forum. With no previous issues of any type I started up my '88 Max and while letting it warm up noticed a bit of smoke from the front left, oil dripping from the left front motor mount onto the pipe. I...
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