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Column 1-model code Column 2-model Column 3: year Column 4: market Column 5, 6: frame # begin/end Columns 7, 8: color codes https://www.vmaxforum.net/threads/vin-number.47454/page-2#post-486012

Left rear top of the motor. There's a corrugated plate cast-into the top case, & a # stamped onto it. This one is a bit faint, but you can make it out. No they do not need to match.

Oh Oh! Let's not get into a pissing match. We have managed to avoid that circumstance for the most part. I've made mistakes sometimes, and someone has corrected me. Let's try to remain civil towards each other.

Try entering the make/model info on the K & L website and see what # they refer you to.

The what I consider poor OEM headlight output can be solved by a swap like that. How about a few pics of the OEM light against a wall, and then the LED light? And then a low/high beam comparison 'down the road' to show the width and distance each of them produces?

Welcome, owning a Diavel is one way to 'cure' the VMax wobbles a few people haven't been able to solve.

The all-in-one carb kits give all sorts of problems. Poorly-fitting brass, incorrect sized orifices, gaskets which swell-up when in-contact w/gasoline, you name it. Maybe a former owner did the re-build and as 02GF74 mentioned, they forgot to install the jet block gasket. How tight were the jet...

They do if the number hasn't been washed-off or pried-off. It's an angular piece of metal with an embossed number, and here in the USA, yes, it's between 1 and 2000. It's glued to the tank badge, behind the steering head, shaped like a VMax engine.. If it's not there anymore, it probably...

If it needs absolutely nothing, including tires, battery, fluid changes, brake pads, and it has no evidence of crash damage, it might be worth something closer to that #, but I believe that's a bit high. What is the # on the badge on the faux tank? An '05 because of its 20th anniversary status...

The '05, what's the # on the faux tank badge? Even though the '05 has more miles, it's a 20th anniversary bike, so it has some interest to a collector. Other than being a fun bike to ride, there really isn't much collector added value to any of them. maybe if the bike was one of the first or the...

The last photo, a video walk-around is showing a good-looking bike. A copy of the shop manual. Print-out a copy, & save it in a 3 ring binder. Save a copy to your computer. Do the same for this wire diagram, enlarge it for the print-out...

FYI, people who don't use the proper resistance resistors on their stick coils (COP-coil over plug) and with their analog 1985-'89 ignition boxes, have reported failures of their ignition boxes. One theory is that the OEM ignition boxes for the 5-wire/2 pick-up coils (an easy way to tell them...

Welcome, what year is your bike? Here's a copy of the factory service manual. Save it to your computer, and print-out a copy for a 3 ring binder. https://ia800204.us.archive.org/14/items/printermanual-yamaha-vmax-vmx12-service-manual/yamahavmaxvmx12-service-manual.pdf Many questions you may...

You're off to a great start. Here are some resources for you. https://ia800204.us.archive.org/14/items/printermanual-yamaha-vmax-vmx12-service-manual/yamahavmaxvmx12-service-manual.pdf Print out a copy of the shop manual and keep it in a 3 ring binder. Also save a copy on your computer...

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Will do. The name of the older, tall, slim guy with dark hair who was an employee of M&M was named Larry. He knew how to ride off-road well. He and the young blonde haired son (I think) of the owner were with whom I used to go to a sand pit and go hillclimbing.

Yes, not meaning to forget CaptainKyle or Sean Morley. 🤔

A piece of magnetic vinyl can also work.

I was just in Kalamazoo/Battle Creek for a visit, and rode my friend's BMW R1150GS, which I now know I'll never buy one, as it's too-tall for me to be comfortable reaching the ground. It had the same color as a '94 VMax. We also took an afternoon cruise on Gull Lake, the weather was perfect...

Traumahawk took over from dannymax, the Brownies Carb Service. You should contact him for help on getting your carbs sorted.