Howdy Fellow VMAX Enthusiast

[Christo K]

Howdy all,

I've just purchased my first VMAX after eyeball'n them since 1985. It is a 1988 with 53000km that has basically sat in a shed for approximately the last 7 years, and it's been painted orange and gold. The colors are starting to grow on me, now that I have it in person; looks better than the pics. My fist intent was to paint it. I intend to do basic mods, but I need to get it running properly, first. It is currently spitting fuel through the exhaust. I had a quick look at the carbs with the air-box off and all the floats seem to move alright. I'm fairly mechanically inclined (I make operating tables), but I'm definitely no expert in this field. I'm guessing it's more of an ignition (coil/plug) issue? I'm also curious, for those of you that live in Australia (I'm in Melbourne), where would you suggest is the best place to buy parts from, new and second hand?

Thanks much for the add. I'm looking forward to many more hours perusing these forums and garnering all the info that I can.

Cheers,

P.s. My other bike is a 2009 phantom black Triumph Sprint ST 1050

 

[Davelaf]

I would think there are a lot of Vmaxs "down under" Mad Max moto. Anyway I hope you get it running. If you have to rebuild carbs I suggest getting a Dyno? Stage 7 jet kit. They aren't the cheapest, but make a difference. And if carbs are apart anyway? I'm surprised a bunch of members didn't welcome you? Well, Welcome. It is a pretty good forum.

 

[wilks]

How’d you slip thru the cracks?

Welcome to the Machine.

 

[marsmax85]

WELcome to the Vmax world !!

 

[Christo K]

To those above,

Thanks much for the welcome; however delayed it may be

The bike is on hold for a while whilst I move house. It's fair enough to say, I definitely have my work cut out for me once I get back into it.

I've found a number of issues in addition, and contributing to the above. To elaborate at a later date when I have more free time.

Cheers

 

[CaptainKyle]

Welcome

 

[jpeterguerra]

Howdy all,

I've just purchased my first VMAX after eyeball'n them since 1985. It is a 1988 with 53000km that has basically sat in a shed for approximately the last 7 years, and it's been painted orange and gold. The colors are starting to grow on me, now that I have it in person; looks better than the pics. My fist intent was to paint it. I intend to do basic mods, but I need to get it running properly, first. It is currently spitting fuel through the exhaust. I had a quick look at the carbs with the air-box off and all the floats seem to move alright. I'm fairly mechanically inclined (I make operating tables), but I'm definitely no expert in this field. I'm guessing it's more of an ignition (coil/plug) issue? I'm also curious, for those of you that live in Australia (I'm in Melbourne), where would you suggest is the best place to buy parts from, new and second hand?

Thanks much for the add. I'm looking forward to many more hours perusing these forums and garnering all the info that I can.

Cheers,

P.s. My other bike is a 2009 phantom black Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Welcome greetings Alton Ontario Canada.

 

[Dkid]

Welcome to the Classroom. Glad to have You.

 

[Jacjii]

Hi, I hope will find a satisfaction riding vmax. It is great bike, bike for trip

 

[Fire-medic]

Some reading for you, welcome. Save a copy on your computer & print-out on for a 3 ring binder for the shop.

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/

Make use of the search function. Probably anything you have an issue with, has been written-about before.

The carbs are likely in-need of removal and tear-down. I recommend an ultrasonic bath. The pilot jets are probably plugged-solid. There are lots of threads on carb work.

 

[Christo K]

Thanks Fire-medic,

Greatly appreciated. I do believe however, that you have already provided this info

 

[Christo K]

A small update:

The house move is done, but I've spent the last couple of months figuring out where to put stuff rather than being able to work on the bike. The garage is half the size of my last place! That being said, I did manage to make a set of COP's with resistors. I have yet to try them out; more carb work to be done first. The carbs have had a preliminary clean and inspection, but still need an ultrasonic. In addition, there's a few oil leaks to attend to as well.

I'll pull my finger out one of these days soon and provide more details as I progress.

Cheers