How much have you spent on your Max

[johnblaid]

Still too much and have not even rebuilt front forks and replaced clutch and all brake parts yet. This thread must be massive.

 

[naughtyG]

I'm amazed anyone can still add it all up!? I lost track (voluntarily) a long time ago..

 

[davidon]

Did someone's wife start this thread under an alias? No comment :whistlin:

 

[Old V65 Rider]

Bought the bike this summer for $1000 and took around $1200 more in parts just to get it where I can safely ride it. It is an 85 and shows it. It needs LOTS more love. First on the list is recover the seat, then paint, then suspension, then chrome, then.........

 

[Fire-medic]

Bought the bike this summer for $1000 and took around $1200 more in parts just to get it where I can safely ride it. It is an 85 and shows it. It needs LOTS more love. First on the list is recover the seat, then paint, then suspension, then chrome, then.........

I can tell ya, you're gonna end-up with $4000-$5000 in your bike, from the way you are explaining your wishes. And that's not with goin' crazy! "Crazy" is another $5000 on-top of that, or more, if you decide on a larger displacement engine.

My suggestion is to not spend any $$ on that stock front end, remove it, store it if you decide to return it to stone-stock. Find a late model 1993+ front end and start with that installation. You can find a good-shape one for about $250-400 & you will need the downtubes/sliders, complete, and the triple trees, of course. FZR1000/YZF1000/R1 brakes are an easy swap, don't forget the '93+ 298 mm VMax rotors for the front. Progressive Suspension springs or Race Tech springs, cartridge emulators or RICOR's for the internals, and a set of All-Balls steering head bearings, with whatever rear shocks your wallet can stand. And, consider the move to radials, a single Kosman rear 5.5" X 17/18" wheel will get you started, and the re-use of the stock rim in-front. That, and a pair of correctly-sized tires, I suggest 110 front and 170 rear, instead of a 180 or 190, which will slow the steering and make it not as-responsive in side to side transitions, but looks bitchen' at a traffic light, which is really-important to posers, and will probably require a swingarm notch to fit w/o having some weird front to rear wheel offset. Oh I think that may raise some aggressive behavior in some people, forget I said that. Tires are like adding salt on food, some is good but more usually isn't going to make it 'better.'

Work on the mechanicals first, maybe with something not too-expensive for appearance-sake, to keep you interested. Chrome don't get ya home, ya know:biglaugh:

 

[CaptainKyle]

Not much ! I am pretty cheap & usually have to sell most of what I get my hands on. I have some nice stuff on my bike but have not spent much cash

 

[Old V65 Rider]

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Work on the mechanicals first, maybe with something not too-expensive for appearance-sake, to keep you interested. Chrome don't get ya home, ya know:biglaugh:

I thought I was done fixing the mechanical stuff until 10 minutes ago when the darn thing died on me on the highway. Kept loosing power then died, like it ran out of gas. Then since it has the weak starter like old Vmaxes it would just barley turn over. Pushed it for half mile before it started again. Second time it has done that to me. Thought it was a bad fuel filter so I replaced it, guess not. Maybe weak fuel pump or relay. Was planning on going to the races in Wichita this weekend. Guess I better take my pickup or the V65.

 

[CaptainKyle]

I thought I was done fixing the mechanical stuff until 10 minutes ago when the darn thing died on me on the highway. Kept loosing power then died, like it ran out of gas. Then since it has the weak starter like old Vmaxes it would just barley turn over. Pushed it for half mile before it started again. Second time it has done that to me. Thought it was a bad fuel filter so I replaced it, guess not. Maybe weak fuel pump or relay. Was planning on going to the races in Wichita this weekend. Guess I better take my pickup or the V65.

I would start with checking your charging system sounds like your RR or stator might be taking a crap.

 

[Old V65 Rider]

I would start with checking your charging system sounds like your RR or stator might be taking a crap.

Would that cause the loss of power and motor to die? I wish I would have checked the float bowls for fuel right after it died. It was my understanding that early Vmaxes had a problem with the starters not working well when they are hot. Friend of mine had an 85 like mine and if he had been riding a while the starter would be hot from the headers and not turn over well. Newer Vmaxes have a better starter correct?

 

[Fire-medic]

Would that cause the loss of power and motor to die? I wish I would have checked the float bowls for fuel right after it died. It was my understanding that early Vmaxes had a problem with the starters not working well when they are hot. Friend of mine had an 85 like mine and if he had been riding a while the starter would be hot from the headers and not turn over well. Newer Vmaxes have a better starter correct?

Yes they have a better starter. Look here for some help: http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=12367

Electronic systems need a reliable 12 V power supply, and a correctly-functioning charging system. Start here w/RaWarrior's sticky to diagnose your problems: http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=19108

Don't buy a OEM replacement regulator rectifier if you need one, upgrade to a MOSFET for cooler operation and a longer service life, it won't cost you extra, and they are pretty-much *****-proof to wire-in. http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=2463

A good battery is the foundation of a correctly-functioning electrical system, along with proper charging function. Look here for some battery info: http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=113

Good luck.

 

[marsmax85]

I've got an 85 and had troubles and I've done every thing listed by Firemedic my bike runs great and starts great although still have a little rust issues to trace down .