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  1. FREERIDER

    FREERIDER stuck in East Texas W/ an 85 max for sale.

    Oh man, Im danm near stuck in woods. Not completely "stuck" but not trusting in my truck to make the 1400 mile trip home with the trailer loaded. Does any one in the East to West Texas area have a good truck, prefibly a dodge deisel, they could sell me. I guess my credit isnt good enough to...
  2. FREERIDER

    85 Max restore project, East Tesas

    Hi guys, I found and bought an 85 Max here in East Texas on my trip to the family reunion. The problem is that Im now having truck troubles with my 98 GMC 1500. Stupid computer controlled timing. I need to lightin my load for the trip home. The bike 95% there. Its missing the side covers for...
  3. C

    85 max 200mm tire

    I just bought an 85 max that has a custom rim with a 200mm tire on it.It was like wrestling an alligator to get that thing out.Does anyone else with this size tire have any tips on removal/instalation?I ended up removing the disc and caliper then letting all the air out and I still really fought...
  4. dmax1

    Silver star ultra # for 85 max

    Want to upgrade to a brighter headlight without spending a lot of $$$. Have called several auto parts stores and they cannot tell me which s/s ultra bulb would fit my 85 MAX. Does anybody know the # for the sylvania silver star ultra bulb that would fit my MAX? :confused2:
  5. Woody

    ignition upgrades for my 85

    ok, i did not take the time to see if this subject has been covered on here . So here it goes. i plan on upgrading my ignition from stock 85. to a 93 or newer digital igntion. I have a 93 flywheel and coil pick up. and am planing on buying a dyna 3000 box. question 1. is this all i need to...
  6. ColoNat

    '85 Carbs - hurting my head

    banging my head against the wall... have the typical issue - can't come off choke without engine stalling, runs like poo, etc have done the full "shotgun" method approach, almost no difference at all. any suggestions? changed plugs, checked wires, fuel in bowls... just want to RIDE ;]
  7. T

    are 85 carbs same as 86??

    I'm new to the 85 max i got but not new to bikes.. and in obtaining info for my 85 carb project..it appears that most of the any aftermarket stuff is listed for 86 and up??@#$. I was going to get one of those 'kits' that have bunches of o-rings and the float bowl gasket and needle valve...
  8. pinnacle

    tboost on 85 vmaX

    hey guys i just installed new light and wired up the rear ones to be running lights also.i then moveed on to installing the tboost as described in vmax tech write up.i gotta say either it's been a long day or i'm going brain dead as i am getting confused with the explanation jumping back and...
  9. Indiana-85Vmax

    85 Vmax value

    I have a 85 vmax with 32,000 miles. runs great no problems and i always get complements on how clean it looks. people never believe me when i tell them its a 85. my question is how much is this bike worth? thanks for any input
  10. rebar

    85 fires up after 21 years!

    I couldn't believe my eyes and ears. But Mr Hubeer stopped by with his carbs just pulled from his 02 max. Popped them on, and after a bit of fiddling the 85 fired right off.:eusa_dance::punk: I still have a chubby.
  11. rebar

    Whats a 85 with 2nd gear gone worth?

    http://quadcities.craigslist.org/mcy/1722628449.html Talked to the guy. Sounds like a good clean running bike but second gear is "chipped" but still drives. Whats it worth? Thanks
  12. 2fear

    Sold my 85 today..

    After 19 years I sold my 85 Vmax today, I kind of hated to see it go. Sold it in less then one week on CL, the guy who bought it fell in love with it at first sight. He drove up from Illinois and put asking price cash in my hand, test drove it down the street then loaded it in his trailer. He...
  13. 88vmx12

    an 85 on CL

    http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1633611875.html
  14. Lotsokids

    TWO EXTREMES - from '85 V-Max to '73 Hungarian Pannonia (250cc)

    So here I sit in Hungary for the next few years with my '85 V-Max in my garage back in the U.S. I discovered a motorcycle under a cover that belongs to my landlord. It's a Pannonia P10 (250cc). It runs, but it has a flat rear tire. I asked the owner if I could tinker around on it and he gave...
  15. MDoe8

    Trade your newer style front wheel for my 85 style front?

    I've got a 85 style front wheel that i'm looking to get rid of in favor for a newer style front wheel. Just curious if anyone wanted the 5 spoke style front to mach an aftermarket rear or anything. Let me know! I'm not looking to sell my wheel or buy a different wheel, so i didn't post in the...
  16. 1967vmax

    EBAY 85 vmax for sale buy now $1500

    Nice price for an 85 looks clean .jim 3933
  17. 1967vmax

    85 yamaha rz 500 on ebay(2stroker)

    Just thought this was a sweet looking bike check out the exhaust,sry i dont know how to upload pics item #120506116983,never heard of a rz500 a friend of mine had a rz 350.JIM 3933:ummm...
  18. S

    85 MAX against 82 Nighthawk SC

    I used to own an 82 Nighthawk CB750SC with an inline four, the bike had awesome power and very fast. I sold it to a guy I used to work with and bought my 85 VMAX last year. My MAX is acting up and dumping fuel into the crankcase (but is getting fixed right now), but the guy who bought my old...
  19. Owenk1oj

    '85 vmax $850 craigslist

    Saw this on craigslist. Maybe someone here is interested.
  20. F

    '85 Style front wheel

    Hi, Does the original '85 front wheel fit the newer type forks (brake rotor off-set etc.) Just started polishing one to fit my 18" rear. Don't wanna proceed further if it doesn't. Thanks!!!
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