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Hey, what's up guy's? I just purchased my first Vmax and I'm new to the forum...thought I might say hello. I've already spent hours on here learning about my new beast ( new to me, it's a black 95 model ). I'm 53 years old, all my friends wanted me to buy a HD Electra Glide and I guess at...

Hi all, I'm thinking about bying a Vmax. I found one on the internet, the carbon version of 2003, 100HP, chipped until 125HP. But i have question: I'm 1.90m (6.2") , isn't that too tall voor the Vmax???:ummm: Are there any others out there who are pretty tall but still ride the Vmax?

Hi all I'll be picking up a 2001 V-Max on Saturday. It has 13k miles on it. My name is Matt and I am not new to Yamaha. I have a 1985 XJ700 I just got done restoring and add a few mods to such as Microsquirt fuel injection exhaust etc. Which will go to my wife now once I lower the bike it bit so...

I've been lurking here for a couple years while searching for a Vmax and bought one tonight, a '93. I haven't even picked it up yet (5 hour drive Tuesday) and I have a couple questions. The bike has a Corbin seat on it but I have my choice between it and the stock seat. The seller won't include...

Hi all I just bought an 02 with 10K on the clock and I can't stop smiling. This is my second V-Max since I used to owne one back in the day for a couple of years. I just wanted to check in and looking forward for a great topics. HDriver

Hi all, just picked up my first VMax two days ago. Been having wet dreams of owning one since i could have wet dreams, LOL. Its my fifth bike technically. have gone from a project 81 Honda CX500, to a Streetfighter 01 GSX-R 750, to a 98 V Star 650, to a 00 V Star 1100, and now even trade from...

Hello everyone my name is Jason and I just recently made an account here and have started looking at a 1997 VMAX. The dealer is selling the 1997 for $3350 but it has 33.023 miles on the bike. My dad has had a Yamaha, I forget what, that has basically the same engine but without V-boost and...

Well, thanx for all the help in the other thread about giving a fair offer for this 1989 VMax. Actually, I ended up letting the guy talk himself into a price. I laid out the facts about what it may cost me to fix the obvious things. Tires, Non Functional Temp Ga., Paint and a seat that I can get...

Just picked up a '92 w/ only 6k miles last week. Quickly found this forum and I am quite concerned with all the little inherent "problems" and issues i've be reading about. Are these bikes a nightmare to own from a maintenance and $$$ standpoint? The bike I bought just had a complete servicing...

any questions let em fly while i have them both. and yes, the seat is WAAAAYYYY better

Hey Guys, please bear with me, i am a very new Max owner. I picked up a 1992 full power max in ABSOLUTELY mint condition with only 13700km on the clock. I have been giving her a bit but never taking it over 8500rpm. Here is the thing, when i rev it up to open the Vboost, sometimes it all of a...

...just bought my first vmax...2005 and after 2 weeks of ownership...i love it! I will post pics soon...

I just got an 01 vmax with 3k on it. Bike needs new tires so i'll probably get shinko. 120/170 setup if everyone thinks it is ok without having to do any mods to make it fit. how do you change the fuel filter or should i be worried about changing it. is it normal to get about 100 miles out...

Ok so I picked up and drove home my 2003 V-Max yesterday afternoon. It was about an hour and a half ride and it was great. Took me a little while to relax and feel comfortable as I'm coming off an 04 R6 and getting on the V-Max. So now that I've spent some time on it I have a few general...

Thanks to everyone that answer my pre-purchase questions, but after this evening I am now a proud new owner of a 2003 V-Max. I'm purchasing from the second owner who picked it up with 6k miles roughly 3.5 years ago and it now has just over 11k on it. The bike is garage kept and is friggin...

Hey guys 'n' gals, I just made my mad max purchase after 24 years of wanting. I have many questions for you all. 1. What MPG should I expect using 93 Octane? 2. Is there mod to move the foot pegs about an inch forward? I only have a 30 inch inseam and when I put my feet down, the pegs are in...

I took my Max out to my favorite bike night early this week. I pulled in with a few other bikes and parked in my usual spot...the smell of melting plastic in the air around our bikes.I sniffed each bike like a blood hound and was surprised that the smell SEEMED to be coming off my bike but I...

Hi, I am going to take a look at a 2001 VMAX tomorrow. He is asking $1500 for it. I don't know the history yet. He says it is running but has cosmetic issues, but not specific. What should I look for mechanically for this model and year? Mike

Since I didn't get an owner's manual with my recent purchase, can anyone with one let me know what the recommended amount of front fork oil is? I appreciate your help. Thanks.

Hi guys, Im new to the site and looking to buy a VMAX for the 09' season. Im looking for a used one, most likelly 2000' and up. Anything that I should be aware of shopping for the bike, any important changes, recals etc...Any help is greatly apreciatted.