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Hey guys, first time poster here. I am going to go look at a 1998 VMax with 7000 original miles on it tomorrow morning and just wanted to know if there are any problem areas that I should be looking for on a 1998 or VMax in general. I've read about the 2nd gear problem and to make sure I...

Hello everyone. New member here. I'm looking at selling my v-star and buying a v-max. There are a couple of 2007 versions for sale near me. I'm wondering what you think of the v-max as commuter/day ride bikes? I don't do any touring beyond a days ride and mainly use my bike for short trips...

I'm rebuilding the carbs on my 85 that has been stored about 12 years. It's time to bite the bullet and start ordering the gaskets, o-rings and diaphragms. Is the general consensus buy OEM from Yamaha? Do the discount internet parts suppliers have OEM as they say? Does anyone know where to...

I know it's March now but is it still possible to obtain a new 2009 Vmax anywhere in North Carolina ?

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...