oldest surviving vmax....

[PATMAX]

So V4 Bandit has the FIRST Canadian Production bike. For some reason that I cannot quantify, that seems important and of value to me. I'm sure there are guys out there that don't give a crap either way. Perhaps the earliest USA bikes no longer exist.
When I see Twisted's picture I feel conflicted that all is not lost and it could still roar again but sadly I realize that is not in cards for this old girl. She is giving of herself so others can continue though!

 

[Rusty McNeil]

This is what 217 looks like now.

Be a shame not to bring her back. A little polishing should do it!!

I've had my bike looking much worse at various stages over the years.

 

[twistedmax]

So V4 Bandit has the FIRST Canadian Production bike. For some reason that I cannot quantify, that seems important and of value to me. I'm sure there are guys out there that don't give a crap either way. Perhaps the earliest USA bikes no longer exist.
When I see Twisted's picture I feel conflicted that all is not lost and it could still roar again but sadly I realize that is not in cards for this old girl. She is giving of herself so others can continue though!

She's not Dead yet , and I really hate to take her down any more , she may just get put up and forgotten about for a couple decades. I was going over the list and she's in the top ten known oldest max's. If Kyle and I could come to some terms Id like to see him with it , I know he could / would get it back together.
Anyone from New England heading to FLA anytime in the future?

 

[CaptainKyle]

She's not Dead yet , and I really hate to take her down any more , she may just get put up and forgotten about for a couple decades. I was going over the list and she's in the top ten known oldest max's. If Kyle and I could come to some terms Id like to see him with it , I know he could / would get it back together.
Anyone from New England heading to FLA anytime in the future?

You know how bad I want it. Specially since the GF stold the other one from me. It would be mint & bone stock when I finished with it.

 

[Fire-medic]

You know how bad I want it. Specially since the GF stold the other one from me. It would be mint & bone stock when I finished with it.

With all the people going to Daytona in the spring, (or maybe Biketoberfest!) there should be someone to get this down to FL, as a hitchhiker on a trailer.

 

[CaptainKyle]

With all the people going to Daytona in the spring, (or maybe Biketoberfest!) there should be someone to get this down to FL, as a hitchhiker on a trailer.

I don't even care if its a rolling chassis just basically need the frame & motor with the matching numbers. Every thing else would end up being new except the wheels which I have plenty of.

 

[twistedmax]

Kyle lets do it! With all the members here we could probably relay it there? So let's work on getting 217 to fla . We'll figure out a price later.

So anyone interested in helping to give this max another shot at life that is planning a trip from the New England area to FLA or interested in Participating in a NE to FLA Vmax relay one state at a time , lets do it!

 

[marsmax85]

I would be willing to relay from Maryland to border of VA/Nc either interstate 95 or 81

 

[twistedmax]

I would be willing to relay from Maryland to border of VA/Nc either interstate 95 or 81

COOL , I can take it to the other side of CT , Waterbury , Danbury area . for the first leg of the journey.

 

[The Beekeeper]

This is awsome!!...........Maybe we should start a dedicated thread to document it's journey, especially pics!!..............If I wasn't in the wrong direction I would like to partake in this.................Tom.

 

[marsmax85]

Yes start a thread and lets keep it going !! This vmax needs to survive ....

 

[CaptainKyle]

Yes start a thread and lets keep it going !! This vmax needs to survive ....

I am using this thread. http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=30386

 

[The Beekeeper]

Didn't catch that other thread.............:damn angry:................Tom.

 

[you2low]

ajya1fkoo1fa00076 guess this would make it #76 its also for sale on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yama...les&hash=item3f27b37c69&vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_1182

 

[PATMAX]

That number don't jive. Production started at # 0101 so first bike would be #0102. Who has it?!
Might be a typo on this EBay listing.


When in doubt...Gas it !!!

 

[CaptainKyle]

That number don't jive. Production started at # 0101 so first bike would be #0102. Who has it?!
Might be a typo on this EBay listing.


When in doubt...Gas it !!!

I guess some one could always email them & check. Who knows we might learn something new.

 

[Nielsen]

I think we have to seperate the VIN-numbers in 3 different export markets as my "internet research" has given me 3 "different" models" in 1985: 1FK, 1GR and 1JH.

Frame No.: 1FK 000101-010000, Model Name: VMX12, USA
Frame No.: 1GR 000101-003000, Model Name: VMX12, USA (CANADA?)
Frame No.: 1JH 000101-002000, Model Name: VMX12, USA (California?)

It's possible 1FK are the first production, as it has the highest VIN-numbers, and many "un-changed" spareparts from 1985 to 2007 (like the handlebar or the airfilterbox) has 1FK in the front of the part-number.

 

[V4bandit]

So V4 Bandit has the FIRST Canadian Production bike. For some reason that I cannot quantify, that seems important and of value to me. I'm sure there are guys out there that don't give a crap either way. Perhaps the earliest USA bikes no longer exist.
When I see Twisted's picture I feel conflicted that all is not lost and it could still roar again but sadly I realize that is not in cards for this old girl. She is giving of herself so others can continue though!

Here is a updated pic of #0102 ( Canadian ) She is very much alive and well. All stock, just a few cosmetic changes.

 

[bumper]

5049
Supertraps, COPS, fork brace, Ignatech, and few other little goodies but for the most part stock.

 

[Norms 427]

5049
Supertraps, COPS, fork brace, Ignatech, and few other little goodies but for the most part stock.

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1985 MODELS: "THE ORIGINALS"
Last 4 digits of VIN #:


#0102 -- V4bandit, being restored, Canadian bike
#0134 -- Patmax, (this makes three 1985 models he owns!)
#0139 -- Mikeahardy, modified, runner
#0153 -- Shicks16
#0167 -- Norms 427, bone stock, 52000 mi ORIGINAL OWNER
#0211 -- Gigi, slightly modified, runner
#0217 -- twistedmax, parting out the bike
#0221 -- Rebar, parts bike
#0255 -- Big.B
#0258 -- Mopure, modified, runner
#0261 -- BJ44V, 14.4k miles
#0261 -- RempageR1, 55k miles, lightly modded, (same VIN as BJ44V but this is a Canadian bike
#0301 -- jhavens, stock, runner, 12k miles
#0327 -- JAY GLEASON, stock, runner
#0339 -- Firerider, stock, runner 50000 mi.
#0353 -- canadian, mild mod, runner
#0369 -- MtnMax, bolt on-modified, runner
#0387 -- vintage85
#0388 -- cg41425
#0421 -- Rebar, bone stock, runner
#0426 -- SnipeJDM, Stock and pulled out of storage for 15 years. *In progress. *
#0430 -- spursmech, 15k miles
#0464 -- CptnKyle, modified, runner
#0472 -- lawman504
#0493 -- SvenDGAF, modified, runner, Canadian bike
#0511 -- Lucianov-max85, modified, runner
#0519 -- AZ-85, awaiting resurrection
#0524 -- texas-ss-tornado, stock
#0575 -- relocationeng2
#0576 -- cantrucker
#0593 -- Bacchus, bone stock, project
#0622 -- Mordicant, California import to Holland
#0641 -- Vmax Guru, stock, runner
#0647 -- WrongHack, stock, runner
#0663 -- dwarf717, stage 7, v-boost delete, clutch modified, Canadian bike
#0725 -- FstMax, modified, runner
#0779 -- Jackbutler, modified, runner
#0806 -- Piperraider, stock, runner
#0823 -- yukonerdave, cosmetic mods, 18k miles
#0874 -- schudaddie, cosmetic mods, runner, ORIGINAL OWNER
#0929 -- mike85, stock daily driver , dyno stage 1 jets


#1003 -- Jimsvmax, all stock
#1018 -- rremple, stock, resto-project
#1025 -- digin150, 12000 mi, stock w kerkers ORIGINAL OWNER
#1120 -- Purple85, DD, 93,000 km, Canadian
#1122 -- Mrg5176, modified, runner
#1139 -- Max1139, modified, runner
#1157 -- Pinwalls salvage, parts bike
#1165 -- Cujo51, modified, runner
#1211 -- dans1985vmax, light mods, runner
#1301 -- donnelly317, modified, 1st in Johnstown, PA, 17000 miles
#1309 -- bobzdar, stock, runner 60,000 miles
#1326 -- GreenlightB, modified, runner
#1357 -- a113ycat, exhaust mod, daily runner, 50000 mi.
#1454 -- Freerider
#1514 -- alorio1, mostly stock, runner ORIGINAL OWNER
#1684 -- slobmanrf, modified, runner

#2011 -- Rebar, modified, runner
#2048 -- mzbk21, DD, several mods
#2219 -- shorthair, lightly modified-Great condition
#2229 -- yellowandfast, exhaust mod, runner
#2293 -- sniper predator, mild mod, runer
#2297 -- vmaxjim, modified, runner
#2343 -- vmaxgrizz686, modified exhaust, runner
#2381 -- Photowood, stock, runner
#2561 - -Rbolyard, project
#2834 -- Chopcor, 28k miles, 2nd owner, stock
#2863 -- 85vmax, just a few updates
#2696 -- Dreamster66, stock, runner
#2804 -- M2trooper,
#2862 -- Kingman, stock ORIGINAL OWNER
#2881 -- marmax85, stage 7. k&n pods , 4 > 1 dragstar, sassy boost module,

#3034 -- Bazwell, modified, project
#3106 -- ricko, slight mods, soon to be runner
#3216 -- Bill Seward, Bought new 4/18/85. Daily runner, 125,000 miles! ORIGINAL OWNER
#3267 -- Patmax, chromed, runner
#3287 -- boathead70, modified exhaust, runner
#3452 -- BillKratz, modified, runner
#3567 -- sarchin, some mods, runner
#3589 -- RhoyCarter, modified, runner
#3633 -- Colonat, modified, runner
#3738 -- holywood, modified, project
#3383 -- Tex85, stock, cosmetic mods


#4009 -- Ost85vmax, runner
#4488 -- Woody,
#4494 -- CaptainKyle, stock, runner
#4752 -- patmax, dragbike, oh yeah...its a runner

#5065 -- Bryjul, modified, runner
#5049 -- bumper, Supertraps, COPS, fork brace, Ignatech, and other goodies


We've learned that Yamaha begins each model year with the last 4 digits beginning with 0101.
Also, Canadian bikes are numbered independently from those in the USA but also begin with 0101.

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