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So, I got one of the cycle one off 17" rear wheels and notched/braced swingarms. The website says to have a certified yamaha mechanic install it, is that truly neccessary or is that just verbiage to cover himself from people screwing it up themselves?

Could anyone tell me what the weight of a stock rear rim would be. thanks steiny.

For anyone looking for a 17" rear rim, there is a modified 85 rim for sale on ebay (not mine). http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Vmax-V-Max-VMX12-1200-Custom-17-Rim-and-Tire-Brake-Rotor-Swing-Arm-Wheel-/140650020446?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item20bf64fe5e I am not fond of...

Does anyone know if this tire will fit a stock rim? 200/70 B 15 M/C 82H TL Metzler

Is there a relatively simple three spoke front rim that can be used on a vmax retaining the stock discs/brakes? Just want to match same spoke pattern on rear of bike-thanks, Jim Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

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

The front rim has a little hiccup in it and I want to replace it with a totally straight one. If anyone has one in good shape I am interested. Please email pics to [email protected] Thanks Jeremy

does anyone know what the largest tire i can fit on the back of my 93 vmax i thought it might of been 170/80/15 but i cant remember i really dont want to buy a tire and have it not fit. if someone could let me know that'd be great! thanx everyone and happy rideing!!!! spring is hear...

Is a 200 the widest I can put on a 17x6.25 rim? Is there a fudge factor there? Has anyone fudged bigger? Thanks

Does anyone know if you could put a fjr1300 rear and front rim on a vmax? The fjr1300 is a shaft drive dont kow how they would line up?:punk:

hey guys, so i finally got everything taken off that i want powdercoated.... but the rear rim has 6 rubber bushings that need to come out(especially since i destroyed one bushing) and i cant for the life of me figure it out! any help? thanks jason

Has anyone removed any cast webbing from a 85 rear wheel? Not all. but enough to change the look. I think it would look great. And Im tempted to carve it up before I polish it.

I was just wondering if anyone has heard of, or done, or seen a car tire put on the rear rim of a vmax, specifically the 86(i dunno if others are different). I know of people who've done it on other bikes, like Honda PC's, and Goldwings and gotten up to 20,000 miles out of a tire:clapping:. I...

Was checking out the VMax Outlaw site and saw the Kosman 17" conversion for the VMax rear rim. Does anyone make an 18" rim conversion along the same lines? Blaine

Is that red stripe I see on some Vmax's on the actual rim? Or is that a red walled tire? And if so - where can you buy them? Thanks guy. ________ Subaru EA engine

Will a front rim off a 2004 Vmax fit my 1985? Will my rotors and calipers still work? Thanks for any help

Hey I'm polishing a front rim and was wondering if anyone has ever removed the center lip that is used for attaching snap on wheel weights?

ive heard of a company that converts stock wheel to 17 or 18 for rear, any info on company would be apprec. and is it worth the price compared to aftermarket rim, thanks:ummm:

I was wondering what you all thought about the best front tire for my drag bike project. I think for now I am going to use the stock 85 front wheel/rim and was planning on running a 100/90-18 tire. I think that equates to a 3.25/4.00-18 tire (or tyre depending where you live). Here are...

Is anyone else running an 18" radial on their stock front rim? I have a 110/80zr18 Michelin Pilot Road radial on the front and it is wearing very funny.It looks like I never lean the bike at all.A 2" stip in the middle that is squared off. For now I am going to replace the tire but I need to...