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Okay I am first sorry to ask about this elctrical problem when its been on the forum before but I cannot find the post My 1985 vmax stopped going home at night last week and had nearly no power in the battery I was able to start it with jump leads and slowly get to the yamaha bike shop with...

Wow... I just learned of this today. He also designed the bullet train, soy sauce bottle top, and Coke bottles. Interesting. Thanks for the bike, Kenji. R.I.P. http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/kenji-ekuan-industrial-designer-yamaha-vmax-rip/

Hi All, My father in law is done with his Vmax, he's had it for 30 years, bought it new in 85/86. He wants to sell it and we're not sure what it's worth. The good, bad, and ugly. Good 85! one owner taken care of garaged engine is clean the bad something going on with the...

Well I finally cleared out enough roomy to get this 85 home that I aquired up here. I think with a little elbow grease and some tinkering she will clean up really nice.

I posted a long time ago about trying to get a relay going to get # 217 from Twisted Max but life got in the way. Now that I made the big move & am in Tennessee I was hoping maybe some people were doing some traveling & we could get this thing down here so I can start the remodeling once I get...

I have a 1985 Vmax that I bought new when I was in High School. I havent started it or moved it in 10 years. Im sure the carbs are full of gunk and needs a lot of tlc. This bike has just over 6000 miles on it. Any suggestions on how to get running would be appreciated. I took to a motorcycle...

Black '85 in Knoxville, TN area - SOLD $2,600. 36,6XX miles. Cobra pipes, Corbin one-piece with gel pad insert, integrated smoked taillight, Holeshot parade fan, blacked out motor, new battery, removable Memphis Shades windscreen. Runs great. VIN-XX3506 Text or call 281-814-2467 for...

hey guys just got a 85 vmax with 5000 miles on it. it hadn't been ran in years. got it running and I beleave it has a rod knocking. is it worth fixing with such low miles? or should I look for a used motor?

So, I am planning on changing the oil in my new bike just to be safe before the winter season, I have a pic of what I think is the drain plug, can you guys let me know if I've got the right part? :) Just want to make sure before I go cranking on it. Joe

I'd like to paint the bottom of my forks on my 85 Max. Anyone know off the top of their head what kind of metal the bottom section of the forks are made of? Would it be aluminum by chance? I posted this in the suspension forum but I was told I'd get quicker resonses here. Sorry about the double...

So, with my redneck modification that the previous owner did to my shifter, I'm still not happy with the way it feels. I would normally just buy a stock shifter, but due to where he moved it, I don't think it has the proper clearance anymore. However, looking at the 2nd gen's shifter, that...

How many vmaxs were built in 1985? Hi, does any one know how many vmaxs were manufactured in 85?

Happened to notice a first generation Max in a HughsNet Internet Commercial while watching the tube this week. Looks like an '85 or '86. Good to see the ole 1st Gens are still getting a few seconds of fame! Too bad the next scene is the gauges of a Virago or something.... HughesNet Gen4 TV...

Looking for a tail light assembly for my 85. Anyone know where I can find one? Thanks

I have to check the float levels in the next few weeks but I have this feeling that the problem is electrical. I can be sitting at the lights and suddenly I feel the motor miss or pop then it idels fine again When it is reving I dont feel a miss at all. While I know I should adjust the...

Just found out my 15 years under a tarp 85 Vmax with the broken oil filter boss also has a broken crank. But two years ago I picked up an 83 Venture that was in a house fire, most of body melted but other than the cdi being bad which I found the engine runs great, I am kinda new here and I can...

Anyone know if there is a windvest shield that will work on my 85?

Happy to bring the max back tonight, been buried in the back of my mechanics shop for over 6 months. After several mods and fixing a few issues + new rubber I can now complete the cosmetic mods and hit the road. Can't wait to introduce the neighborhood to the sound of a modded max! Anyway, here...

here is my Kijiji link, I'm not on here too much so if you want to contact me please do it through kijiji as it will be faster.. thanks http://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/chatham-kent/yamaha-v-max-drag-bike-street-licensed-reduced-last-one/576601953

About a month ago I was searching around on Craigslist looking for a Vmax for my wife and I ran across a post in Kentucky for one that was being parted out. I thought the phone number looked familiar, and I pm'd Texas SS Tornado here on the forum, and sure enough it was his! I asked him what...