85

My brother just picked up an 85 that has a manufacture date of 1/85,the rear disc looks different than the reaar disc on my friends 85 that has a date of 2/85..my brothers disc has the pad surface basically floating and captured by a small plate on each side and the plates are held by rivets.the...

driving down memorial drive the other day and saw an 85 vmax for sale(prod date on neck was 1/85)called the guy out of curiosity and hes the original 1st owner,it has about 23k on it,4 into 1 kerker,carbs are jetted and it has a dale walker baffle in it and looks like it has the t-boost and has...

I'm getting closer to completing the purple 85 . Buffed the paint and she's shinin' like frigin' awesome... Still working on carbs... Still some work yo go but we've come a long way since she consisted of a front tire with a frame attached ... Starting to get to the part of the project when...

was wondering what you guys think fair market value is for a 1985 vmax, un-modified original condition, 19k miles, prolly an 8+ on a 1-10 scale.... not really planning on selling but would like to know what its worth.. thanks

I tore the carbs off my 85 project max, they were real gooey... I am looking for a rebuild kit so I can get this early max back on the street. I must have new o-rings, float bowl seals, jet block gaskets, and enricher gaskets. Might maybe could use a slide diaphragm. Looking for a supplier who...

What is the stock rear rim size on an 85 VMax? I have a J 15xMT3.50 DOT and need to know if it is stock. Gary

Ok. wifes 85. with cobra pipes, bout stock with some cosmetics. well since we put this bike back on the road from a 12+ year hiatus. Well the bike, since we have had it runs hot. hotter than mine that is. also. we have also had the, Hot, at idle problem that it wants to sputter. only at idle...

Been doing some reading on here and I haven't been able to find better calipers for a 85 model that just bolt on with no adapters. Are there any out there and if so are they so hard to find that it's just better to go with the busa calipers instead?If there are what bike models should I be...

I'm working on an 85 or 86 front wheel. The Shop Manual Warning is as follows: Yamaha has determined that a problem exists in the front wheel distance collar on 85 and 86 model VMax's. Yamaha replaced the original stepped distance collar with a straight collar. Inspect the distance collar in...

You guys looking for FI, here's a hell of a deal on flea-bay.... :rofl_200: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-Yamaha-V-max-VMX-1200-VMX1200-Carb-Throttle-Bodies-/290566482758?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a71cab46

Installed COPS kit from gannon on my stock 85 max. Now the max takes a long time to start. With my original coils it fired right away. Once running it runs fine. After riding I have a hot start problem if shut off. Have done the direct wiring to the battery. Possible starter? It is original...

Bike has 45,000 miles on it runs strong, NO noises whatsoever from engine is there any way to tell if the update for 2nd gear has been done? is there a certain vin number that would be the cut off for the revision, or did all 85 maxes have the issue? and if not how hard is it to do so...

Hi guys, my friend here is searching for a CDI and a vboost controller unit for an 85 model. Any unit before 93 will do ? how much should he expect to pay for both units ? tnx

I have a '94 VMAX I'm changing the filter on. The head of the bolt got stripped so I drilled and grinded it out. Looking back I wish I would have just welded a beater socket on and removed it that way but I got it out the drilling and grinding method. Just look a lot longer! ha ha Anyways...

Ok I done search on the forum & all I found was to go to colorrite for paint codes. I might be loosing my mind but I cant find any codes on there for the 85. Does any one have the code for the maroon & the purple.

Hello everyone, trying to change the oil on the Vmax, and can't seem to get the o-ring to stay on the filter canister when I try to bolt it on. Is there a trick to this? or can I use some sort of gasket holder? Thanks

Difference in size of 85 to 86 front header pipes Does anyone know if the front stock header pipes off a 85 gen 1 will fit an 86 gen 1 vmax without any mods to stock exhaust system.

does anyone know what is different with 85 exhaust? why wasnt it dot approved my 91 pipes are drilled out and im thinking about switching to an extra set off of a 85 thanx for the input

I have a 92 with a possible bad starter will an 85 2 brush work so I can see if mines bad? I can get it for $20 off eBay but only have 4 hrs left

hey vmax guru's.... could use a bit of assistance, just aquired a 85, purple, 19k miles, garaged sweet vmax. tranny appears to be screwed up and will not shift. I tried to do a search on this site but I got so many returns that reading all that would be a full time job for a month... Also, I...