1985

hey all! just thought i'd put up a few pics of my recent barn find vmax. 1985 max with 25k on the clock. It's all there and nothing is seized. Don't have a key yet for it though so haven't been able to do much other than give it a real good bath! lol will post pictures as i pull it all apart...

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...

Thought I would start my own thread where I can post progress and questions. Here is the post I put up in the new member section: Hello all, I joined a few months ago, but haven't introduced myself yet. I've spent these last few months reading the abundance of information this site has to...

anybody seen this http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-VMAX-17-WHEEL-XJ900-DIVERSION-WHEEL-SPINDLE-CONVERSION-/261260816561?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item3cd45bb0b1&vxp=mtr

I am new to the site, so far I enjoy the reading. I have owned a bike shop before so im not new to bikes, but I am new to the vmax. Last week I bought a bone stock, 1985 V Max with 1700 original miles. It was in a barn for 20 years, I got the thing running by changing all the fluids and have...

I was referred to someone selling a parts bike. Guy said the engine runs, but needs the coils to start. My question is, should I get it? Its <$1000, but I dont need anything off of it... was hoping I could sell the parts here or online to cover my costs. It has the seat, faux tank, wheels...

I was driving on the highway and made an exit and could not down shift. I made it to the next light and managed to slip the clutch enough to limp home. I did manage to shift it down to second gear but it will not shift any lower?? I was not hammering on the bike and never abuse it at all. The...

Just wanted to share wit you guys my restoration of my MAX!! these are the before pictures I got from Keith ( one I bought it from)

Loads of billet, 16700 miles. Titled as rebuilt. Runs great, looking for 5900.00, no trades please. Alf in N.J. Bike is a beast. Total fresh fluids / as of 04 /12 /2012

I am thinking of sending my 85 rear wheel too Kosman too have it cut apart and made into a 18" wheel. I was just wondering if anyone has done this too a 85 rear wheel and if they are happy with the workmanship also I would like too see some pictures of the completed wheel any advice on this...

I posted this in another thread but though maybe someone not looking their may find it here... There are other models and manufacturer manuals on this site as well.. http://www.scribd.com/doc/53183871/Yamaha-VMX12-All

i there, does anybody know the colour or colour code of the 1985 ( first V-max) for my understanding in this year all bikes were delivered in marron red!? thanks, karl

So i have a set of original 1985 embossed vmax side covers in excellent condition, what are they worth?

I've got an '85 with stage seven and a full Kerker exhaust that has always run well. This year it's developed what I would describe as a rough or uneven idle. It will also sometimes hold at an rpm when the throttle is released(usually low speeds) for a few seconds before coming down to idle...

Saw a 1985 v-max for sale and I am very tempted. Only got 12k miles on the clock and seems to have been garaged over it's 27 years. My concern is the 27 years! How well does the original v-max age and what should I be looking for ( or not ) when I go to check it out? Always loved the...

The front rim has a little hiccup in it and I want to replace it with a totally straight one. If anyone has one in good shape I am interested. Please email pics to [email protected] Thanks Jeremy

Dunno if this guy belongs here, but I saw this & while the price is steep, maybe someone is interested. Wonder what his serial # is? "fire-medic" Craigslisting: PostingID: 2324835120 Yamaha Vmax - $8400 (Webster) Date: 2011-04-14, 12:40PM EDT Reply to...

Hi all, I discovered a used parts motorcycle store by my house today. I go in to see if they have any Vmax parts (they don't) but I'm talking to the guy and he asks me the year of my Vmax and then asks me if my speedometer reads 160 or 180. I told him I thought it read 160, and he tells me...

Almost every ad I see for 85 Max's claim that their the fastest and only year that had 145 hp, is this true or are they just mislead?

Hello. I just bought first year VMax (1985) and the exhaust is a four-in-one setup modification of previous owner(s), but too loud for my neighborhood. What can I do without breaking my piggy bank? slipon? where do I find? and what type? Thanks for your help.