I learned to ride, very beginner stuff, when I was a teenager and had always had an interest to get a bike when I became an adult. Years passed and I took a motorcycle class in my 30s, intending to get one very soon after. Then I started a family and put it on the back burner. Two years ago, I took another course and jumped at the first easy opportunity for motorcycle ownership and riding. Not knowing what I was getting myself into, I purchased a Vmax. It's been two years and not only have I enjoyed the time riding, I've also rebuilt the forks and have done some other maintenance items on it. Looking forward to gaining insights into modifications and ways to improve it's performance (in a maintenance sense, not racing). Glad to be here!
97 VMAX Chick
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Welcome to the neighborhood!
Welcome
Erin go bragh! (or something like that), welcome.
Lots of info for you on here.
https://ia800204.us.archive.org/14/...ice-manual/yamahavmaxvmx12-service-manual.pdf
https://www.vmaxforum.net/threads/new-vmax-owner-faqs-new-members-please-read.21240/
These two will answer most questions. Use the search function also.
Lots of info for you on here.
https://ia800204.us.archive.org/14/...ice-manual/yamahavmaxvmx12-service-manual.pdf
https://www.vmaxforum.net/threads/new-vmax-owner-faqs-new-members-please-read.21240/
These two will answer most questions. Use the search function also.
Welcome Erin
caseyjones955
Well-Known Member
Such a cool bike, welcome!
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Welcome if you go to the townsend rally you will get to meet ppl from the forum and some good roads to ride. rally next weekend.
Welcome to the Classroom. Nice Max. Glad to have you. 
Coolest mom on the block…easily
Welcome to the Machine
Just an observation and I’m sure you’re aware…..don’t put anything solid in that fork bag….my experience has been the first hard compression of those forks and you end up with a nice dent or broken fender.
YMMV of course
Just an observation and I’m sure you’re aware…..don’t put anything solid in that fork bag….my experience has been the first hard compression of those forks and you end up with a nice dent or broken fender.
YMMV of course
My oldest lives it when I take him to school. Coolest mom for sure. Lol
Great info, thanks!Welcome to the Machine
Just an observation and I’m sure you’re aware…..don’t put anything solid in that fork bag….my experience has been the first hard compression of those forks and you end up with a nice dent or broken fender.
YMMV of course
Zeus36
Well-Known Member
Welcome Erin,
I also have a 1997 model. Looks like there has been a lot of things done to the bike already. You may want to list the things you have done and what the prior owner did, if you know.
From what I can see:
Forward controls
Headlight Visor (not in later pic)
Billet Turn Signals
Aftermarket Seat (97 seat is black and gray)
Custom billet handlebar end caps
12 VDC accessory plug with spring lid
T-Bags
Fork Bag (not in later pic)
Aftermarket Mirrors
Aftermarket Exhaust
Carbon Fiber Brake and Clutch Levers
Throttle Rest
Cheers,
Z.
I also have a 1997 model. Looks like there has been a lot of things done to the bike already. You may want to list the things you have done and what the prior owner did, if you know.
From what I can see:
Forward controls
Headlight Visor (not in later pic)
Billet Turn Signals
Aftermarket Seat (97 seat is black and gray)
Custom billet handlebar end caps
12 VDC accessory plug with spring lid
T-Bags
Fork Bag (not in later pic)
Aftermarket Mirrors
Aftermarket Exhaust
Carbon Fiber Brake and Clutch Levers
Throttle Rest
Cheers,
Z.
Thanks for the welcome and list! Some of those I was not aware were not stock. I often don't know specs, just work on things needing replaced. But it's nice to see that list and be able to add to it as needed. Much appreciated!
Rainman
Member
Somthing not seen very often- A cool woman riding max! Since you ride
You should try my wifes favorite winter activity
snowmobiling! Got her one 2 years ago and has so much fun that now she has t shirts that say "summer sucks" lol
Welcome
You should try my wifes favorite winter activity
snowmobiling! Got her one 2 years ago and has so much fun that now she has t shirts that say "summer sucks" lol
Welcome
Rainman
Member
If you would like to try before you buy let me know. You can ride one of ours anytime. All of our sleds are faster than my vmax. We are in kalamazoo and have land in the U.P.
