1st Gen V-Max My 2003 Vmax 1200

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2003 Vmax 1200

Ok, here goes. I purchased the bike this month and it has 78K miles on the clock. I will tell you what I know about it. The body kit came from Germany and it was painted locally. The seat was reupholstered with a gel layer added. The carbs and forks were recently cleaned and or rebuilt. The tires and gel battery are new and all of this was done by the previous owner. I changed the rear brake pads and replaced the brake and clutch fluid with Yamalube, flushed and replaced coolant with Yamalube, changed motor oil and filter with Yamalube, changed final drive oil with Yamalube, replaced the spark plugs, replaced the fuel filter, cleaned and oiled the existing K&N air filter and added Pro Grips with bar ends. I run non ethanol gas as did the previous owner.

The bike runs strong with no issues and I just love it! Best bike I have ever owned and the fastest. What can I say, it's a Vmax and I have always wanted one so end of story. I may to do some other things to it but this is what I have now. Here are some pics of the bike presently.

 

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[Fire-medic]

A good looking bike. Can't go wrong with OEM liquids in it.

Check out the exactrep website (from the U.K.) and compare your pieces to what they sell. The headlight is often criticized for not being very good, something you may wish to compare to a 7" replacement w/a halogen or LED illumination. I think you will find your body kit is what exactrep sells.

 

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Thank you Fire-medic for the info. I will check it out and I was wondering where it came from and you found it for me. Good advice too

 

[marsmax85]

Welcome to Vmax world !!

 

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A good looking bike. Can't go wrong with OEM liquids in it.

Check out the exactrep website (from the U.K.) and compare your pieces to what they sell. The headlight is often criticized for not being very good, something you may wish to compare to a 7" replacement w/a halogen or LED illumination. I think you will find your body kit is what exactrep sells.

Here's the link for body parts, if anyone is interested.

http://exactrep.com/acatalog/bodywork-p1.html
I must have some older versions with some parts but it looks like the previous owner was mistaken about them coming from Germany. Have to give the credit to the Brits

 

[Maxrdr]

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Beautiful bike! Welcome to the forum and the Vmax world

 

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Welcome to Vmax world !!

Beautiful bike! Welcome to the forum and the Vmax world

Thank you both for the welcome and it feels good being in the Vmax world finally. Getting ready for another short ride this evening to celebrate

 

[Modaguy818]

Your bike looks beautiful, enjoy it

 

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Thanks Modaguy818! Bikes are always a work in progress and enjoy your Vmax also. Hope you get yours sorted and the staff/members here are amazing. They put me to shame with their knowlege and I am grateful for the support they generously give.

 

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I added red hi temp engine enamel between the engine fins last night. One more thing off the list!

 

[brookeadams15]

Incredible bike with great color combination, it’s kinda cool.

 

[Fire-medic]

Are you going to do the same to the middle groove on the valve covers?

 

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Are you going to do the same to the middle groove on the valve covers?

I was thinking of it but was wondering if it would be too much. Sometimes less is more but the jury is still out on that one and it's still on the table to possibly do.

 

[Fire-medic]

You could always try a piece of Di-Noc tape and see if you like it. Easy to remove if you don't like the appearance.

 

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I was also thinking of going back old school with the round headlight and bucket from possibly a V-Rod. You mentioned it to another member in another thread. I put one on my old Kawasaki ZRX from a Yamaha XJ. It deleted the mini fairing and square headlight from it and turned out looking great

 

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You could always try a piece of Di-Noc tape and see if you like it. Easy to remove if you don't like the appearance.

Good idea. I have some red electrical tape that I can cut to fit that will mock it up good enough. Thanks!

 

[Fire-medic]

I consider the OEM headlamp inadequate for the speeds the VMax can do.

 

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If I do it, It will be a newer one that has good performance suitable for the Vmax. Thanks for the insight

 

[Fire-medic]

Plenty of threads on different headlights, and yes, the VRod's is one choice people who have made it, think is worth the $.