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Hello, I am new to the max but not motorcycles, I have not yet bought bike but I am looking at an 85 with 36000 miles on her. The bike is in great shape and runs well no second gear issues. I go to haggle on bike this Thursday, asking $2600. I just found this site and will be doing a lot of...

Hello all, I just purchased a 2006 vmax and I am going to ask a question that I know has been asked 1 million times so here is one more. What do I need to do to minimize the high speed wobble? Sorry if this angers anyone but I need to know if there is a quick fix...Thanks alot ahead of time...

Hi everyone, This is my 1st post here and I need some of your expertise. I purchased a 1989 Vmax about 3 weeks ago. It has about 16000 miles and is in great shape. It had ridden flawlessly until a couple of days ago. As I drove through an intersection it lost all power, just like I cut off the...

Hi. New to the site, but had an '89 for many years w/no problems. Finally (family growing up) able to get my hands on another vmax. I picked up a beautiful 2000 w/7500 miles from a friend who took extremely good care of it. (owned by a lady). My question is...on the 2000, what issues should...

Ok, I have a '07 MAX completely stock. The problem I am having is this: When leaving a stop, and after turning right OR left, my oil light comes on when I get to 5k in third gear and stays on until I back off the gas. After it goes out, I can gas it hard without it coming on. Taking off...

I have been reading post for a awhile now, and have been looking for a Vmax for a long time. I have found one, that is a few hours from me. I just wanted to know what you fellas thought of the bike. It is a 1998, with 13k miles, Kerker Slip-ons I think, Stage 7 Jet kit, Air box removed and K&N...

HELLO Freinds. Just got my first Max a couple of weeks ago. I haven't seen any around this area. I just found this board earlier this week and this seems to be a great place. I am in West Houston, Katy area. So far I have done very basic things to the bick like take the tank embles...

Hi Everyone. I'm brand new to this board. I just bought an 04 VMax. I've had an 86 v-65 Magna for 13 years and was ready for a change. My new bike didn't come with a manual or anything. Does anyone know what the modle numbers are for the 04. Is it a vmx12s or sc1 or what? How much HP does it...

I'm looking to buy an 85 Max locally. I'm still trying to set up a date to take this beast for a test drive. In talking with the current owner, however, I know that 2nd gear is shot. I called my local Yamaha dealer just to get an idea of how expensive this repair would be. He told me that he...

Hello all Was just thinking about this and hope you guys can help. When filling-up at the gas station, is your max on it's side stand or center stand? Does it matter? On some bikes you can only top it off completely if it's completely up right. Does it matter on the Max? And second...

Well, I just traded an old dirtbike for a '91 Max...bike is a little rough though. Was stored by the ocean for a few years (like 7) so all the aluminum is oxidized, the bolts are rusty, ect. I am gona paint it all flat black and gloss balck the frame and the wheels. I really dont care about...

Just asked this on the new VMOA forum as well but when I have a question it seems I go to two sites now of valuable experience. VMOA forum and VMF...what are the relationships between the two? The Yahoo Groups and message lists were the same way. VMAXTech and VMOATech. Why not join forces or...

hey all. thanks for all the advice so far. picked up a brand new 07 model vmax yeterday in dubai. newbie question (cosmetics) - attached to the front left indicator is a chrome wire piece which holds the hydraulic cluch hose in place. there isn't one on the right side to hold the front...

Hi I just pick up a used V-max last Sat. the bike seems to be in good shape. 10,000 miles is what the odometer reads. I?m the third owner. The second owner bought it at 6,000 miles according to the pink. Anyways I took the bike Sunday for a little cruse. Bike seems to run good. About forty...

Hey! I just bought a 1997 V-Max used and drove it for the first time yesterday. The bike was stored for several years but only had 4,000 miles on it. More importantly, the price was right. I'm glad I bought it. It's the first non-sportbike I've ever owned. It's a little more cramped...