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  1. W

    Motorycle For Sale 1997 VMax project in San Diego

    I have a '97 V Max that i rescued from a towing yard several years ago. It was on the road, but sat for two or three years under a cover until recently. I removed and cleaned the carbs, flushed the gas tank and took care of some small issues before starting it. It seems to run well, but is...
  2. Fire-medic

    ridde a supercharged 1997 VMax 18K miles $6500

    Not mine, no one I know. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/d/1997-yamaha-vmax-supercharged/6652061122.html 18k miles with a low boost magnacharger blower kit, kerker,barnett clutch runs great just needs the seat recovered. I don't have to sell it so it's $6500 FIRM.
  3. G

    1997 Vmax For Sale -SOLD-

    SOUTH NJ - Located in Mount Laurel, 08054 Asking $3,200 OBO. I have a Corbin seat that is aftermarket, and can go with it. It is more comfortable than the stock on it, but doesn't look as good in my opinion. The Great: Fresh new tires put on last year, less than 1000 miles. Fresh new paint...
  4. S

    upgrading 1989 with 1997 motor

    Hi guys, first post here. Here is the deal, I got a 89 that turned out to have motor siezed, and sat for long time. I cleaned carbs, got it running, and it had horrible noise in it, sort of like major piston slap. When I rode it, it was just too much noise louder on acceleration, same on...
  5. G

    1997 Vmax Un-Molestation Pt. 2 - Featuring "Marceline"

    Please delete ( I didn't realize I could edit old posts. ) Please Delete, sorry. I'm going edit my old post http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=43669 Photobucket killed all the links and I'll just update it with new links. I swear we use to be not able to edit posts. Ugh. Sorry.
  6. A

    1997 Vmax on Craigslist near Baltimore.

    https://annapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1997-yamaha-vmax/6298190211.html Bike has been listed before a few months ago and he had a listing for a yard sale due to moving. Just delisted the bike with a serious price cut and seems motivated to sell.
  7. T

    (UK) 1997 Full Power VMax -SOLD-

    Much loved full-power 1997 Vmax 1200 – Selling to fund new project (another VMax!). It's a great looking bike and has been incredibly reliable. This bike is an absolute hoot to ride and, thanks to the chassis upgrades, handles very, very well. It has the greatest road-presence out of any...
  8. G

    1997 VMax Un-molestation

    Hey everyone.. I thought I'd share my un-molestation project for this vmax that I purchased. I purchased it at 20k miles for $2000. Not too shabby if you ask me. There are a few things that I really need to do to fix it up, and get rid of the crap that the previous owners did. The idea is to...
  9. kchandler

    1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 carb, damn it!

    It is spitting fuel out the breather. Pipes are not new. High flow air intake mod. It is reversion, to the best of my knowledge. Carb has been rebuilt. Suggestions please before I Ebay it piece by piece!
  10. Z

    1997 Black Chrome exhaust pipes

    I have the a set of black chrome pipes off of a 97 vmax. It is rare since most of them came with a regular chrome. They were only used for about a year until I put aftermarket pipes on it. I am asking $500 or best offer. I can ship it anywhere. It also comes with the original bolt.
  11. 1

    1997 Vmax - $3000

    I'm selling my 97 Vmax. I'm looking to sell it quickly and it needs a little work so i'm only asking $3000. The bike has 24,600 miles on it and i'm the second owner. It has a Mark's 4-2 exhaust and Moreley muscle seat as well as aftermarket handle bars and turn signals. The bike has not been...
  12. H

    1997 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide - Excellent Condition -SOLD-

    Asking $5,500 1997 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide 14,570 miles. Starts right up and drives as it should. I just don't ride often enough, and would like to see somebody else enjoy this clean, smooth bike! Second owner. Bought from original owner in Odell, IL @ 9,400 miles. Bike is in...
  13. S

    1997 sitting for 6 years

    My vmax has been under a cover in my garage for the last 6 years. The garage is insulated, but not heated. The extent of winterizing the bike was to drive it to my house, park it, and cover it. Life got in the way and I haven't been able to justify the cost of insurance/riding gear until...
  14. Decayism

    Supertrapp Megaphone 1997 Backfire / Pop issue

    Hello All, I have had an ongoing issue with my 1997 V-Max which “I think” could be related to my installed Supertrapp Megaphone series slip-on exhaust system, but at this point, i'm not sure.... When I first got the bike several years back, the supertrapps where already installed and the...
  15. S

    1997 V Max not charging

    Hi guys, need help got 97 vmax which is not charging, new stator, new r/r, new battery, still not charging. Checked all readings on new parts (all good), getting 16 volts at stator plug as soon as I connect the r/r plug the readings at the plug drop to 10 volts at idle speed, and stays at that...
  16. _MaXiPaD_

    1997 Silver V-Max 19,700 miles - Asking $4,000

    Location Wahoo, Nebraska **ASKING $3,850** For Sale: Great Condition Silver 1997 Yamaha V-Max 1200 Mileage: Under 19,900 (may go up since I do ride it from time to time) Upgraded Rear Shocks Upgraded Brakes (R1 Caliper/Rotors + FJR 1300 Master Cylinder) Upgraded R/R (R1 R/R) Corbin seat...
  17. Stingray230sx

    1997 Vmax sale -SOLD-

    SOLD SOLD SOLD !!! need this out of the garage, first 5500$ gets it here are the details: 1997 with custom paint [Black with Blue flames] 39mm Keihin flatslide carbs [UFO Cycles V-GAS kit] with velocity stacks and covers Kerker 4 into 1 header RC Sportmax polished aluminum wheels/radial tires...
  18. Vitek

    1997 Vmax for sale in Niagara Falls Ontario

    selling my bike here is the link to add http://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/st-catharines/1997-yamaha-vmax-v-max-1200cc-black/601143437 the best way to contact me is txt me 905-984-9028 Vitek
  19. M

    Pristine 1997 Vmax for sale

    Yamaha Vmax $4995 (Branson, MO) condition: like new 1997 VMax, only 24,683 miles Leather seat by Corbin (plus original VMax seat, like new) Cobra pipes (plus original exhaust system, like new) Dunlop Qualifier tires (low miles) 1997 VMax, 1200 cc V4 with only 24,683 miles. You will never...
  20. S

    1997 carb issue

    Hi.New member here and have been gaining knowledge from this forum.i picked up a 97 recently and have been having an issue with it running rich.Strong raw fuel smell at idle and horrible gas mileage.Tried cleaning carbs and changing plugs which helped somewhat.Mileage went from 10 to 22...
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