1985

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-V-Max-1985-Yamaha-VMAX-parts-bike-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4154637202QQitemZ280588677634QQptZUSQ5fmotorcycles He's selling this off for 650 on ebay!

25 years later. Magazine price $1.75 VMAX priceless

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/1873018932.html

Wow, Orwell was only a year off. who would have thought?

Hello My fork seals have been leaking forever. Now its time to change them. On the 85 Vmax there is a a tube connecting both fork tube just below the top triple. I pulled the snap rings from both tubes, but the collars that hold the tube will not budge. But now will spin. I don't want to break...

hi would like to know if a 1985 vmax front wheel bolt circle for the discs is the same as that of a 2004 vmax front wheel can i swap:ummm: discs

My rear brake disc on my 1985 is warped and needs replacing. I think this is correct.... direct replacement for: VMAX Rear 85-07 VMAX front 85-92 I also saw an aftermarket disc that lists direct compatibility with: XV125 S Virago Front 97-00 XVS125 DragStar Front 00-04 SRV250 Front 92-97...

Just bought an '85 Vmax. Prior owner claims it was meant to be run on leaded gas and that I need to put additives in the unleaded gas. I find this hard to believe. I thought they started phasing out leaded gas in the 70's and I heard that Japanese bikes had hardened valve seats from the 60's...

I have just replaced the starter clutch on my max (fortunately the flywheel removal on mine was not a hernia maker :) ) 5 tonne puller and some sweat and time was all it took. The job went relatively easy once I got the parts .....(took a couple of weeks to get a new starter clutch assembly) -...

I have inherited a 1985 Vmax from my cousin which needs work, some cosmetic and some mechanical. My first major issue is what to do with the front end. Prior to my owning this the bike the forks were straightened but I see one of the tubes has radial cracks in the chrome plating. My cheapest...

85 Vmax with stage7 and pipes taking a run at a Harley(not V-Rod or Sportster) 96" tricked out. Is there any possibility the VMax can lose in 1/4 mile?

http://watertown.craigslist.org/mcy/1388125502.html Near me......:confused2:

I found this funny cause at the time the tire was the biggest but now it's sooo skinny compared to most others. From Yamaha Ad: In back there is motorcycling's biggest rear tire' a 150/90-15 monster that looks big enough for a dragster. lt's wrapped around a new disc-type solid aluminum wheel...

Well, I'm going to look at a 1985 XV1000 Virago today to get in the wind for the summer after the Max Grenade episode. I have a question for you all. The owner states that it runs great but after about 20 minutes, starts to smoke. He seems to think its valve guide seals. I don't recall that...

Will a front rim off a 2004 Vmax fit my 1985? Will my rotors and calipers still work? Thanks for any help

I bought a 1985 Vmax.It has been custom painted and was wonderig if it has the original motor in it.Should the last 6 digits of the frame match the last six of the engine? The engine number I found is on the left rear of the block close to the shaft drive it is 31M-008870. he motor by what I can...

My dyno results. I have a stage 7 kit (no V-boost), stock airbox and air filter, Kerker 4-1 Jet size was 165, now 140 I will have a K & N on shortly, will have to raise the needles a clip when I do. Don't know air/fuel, do know it runs a touch lean down low (nothing to be concerned with...

I'm trying to figure out what the part number is for the 1985 muffler assembly. On the 85 I have now, it is 1FK-14711 on the left side and 1FK-14721 on the right. It also reads "to meet the 83 dBa requirement" I also have a NOS mufflerr assy that has part numbers of 1UT-14711 on the left...

Well, I just spent my hard earned $$ on a very rough 85 Vmax. I'm going to try and turn it into my drag bike and keep my 02 for everyday riding. This 85 needs plenty of work, the motor is pretty tight, the carbs need to soak about all winter long, the tank is rusty, the forks are bent, but...

Hi all. New here. I'm Mike. The original owner of a 85 V Max. I put almost 50K on it before wrecking it and putting it in storage. Unfortunately I didn't do a good enough job and now have to rebuild the fuel system at least. Maybe more. It took me this long to feel comfortable getting...