oldest surviving vmax....

[SnipeJDM]

0426. Stock and pulled out of storage for 15 years. In progress. Will be on the road in 2 weeks.

 

[V4bandit]

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.

The first three of my VIN are JYA ? Is that just a Canadian thing with the VIN #s?

 

[Norms 427]

0426. *Stock and pulled out of storage for 15 years. *In progress. *Will be on the road in 2 weeks.

Thanks for posting.
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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.

.

 

[SledHead]

Just for the fun of it I looked in some old files and found the bill of sale for the brand new non-current '85 I bought in February of 1987. I paid $4300 out the door for serial number 1662. I wish I still owned it, who knows where it is now.

 

[PATMAX]

I got my 86
For $4,800 out the door with a Rifle plastic windscreen thrown in. I sold it to my big brother. While he had it, a stranger stopped on the road and made him a cash offer on the spot. I too wonder if my old steed is still alive and rolling.

 

[Olds Guy]

Mine is 3646 Runner, 4-2-1 pipes

 

[PATMAX]

OldsGuy, all the way out in Nebraska! Now there are some open roads out there to explore your Vmax limits! Thanks for posting up.

 

[Constantinos]

Greetings from Cyprus...(for those who do not know where Cyprus is, it is an island in the Mediterranean :biglaugh. I just picked up my 85 VMax today and after coming across this forum and reading all your comments here, I went downstairs to check my number too. Apparently I have just picked up #0105 which was imported from the USA. It is completely stock. Previous owner added a kill switch for the lights as a means of conserving battery life. I plan on keeping it as is except perhaps putting some new "leather" on the seat as it is pretty worn out. Oh and I have to get rid of the sticker with the naked lady on the front "tank" cover. I do not know what the previous owner was thinking but it was not warmly welcomed by my Mrs. unk:

 

[Fire-medic]

Greetings from Cyprus...(for those who do not know where Cyprus is, it is an island in the Mediterranean :biglaugh. I just picked up my 85 VMax today and after coming across this forum and reading all your comments here, I went downstairs to check my number too. Apparently I have just picked up #0105 which was imported from the USA. It is completely stock. Previous owner added a kill switch for the lights as a means of conserving battery life. I plan on keeping it as is except perhaps putting some new "leather" on the seat as it is pretty worn out. Oh and I have to get rid of the sticker with the naked lady on the front "tank" cover. I do not know what the previous owner was thinking but it was not warmly welcomed by my Mrs. unk:

:rofl_200:
Wow, not many lower than #5!:clapping:

Tell her to pose for a 'replacement' and then stand-back!

Welcome to our internet hang-out! Now, open your wallet, you-know you want-to!

 

[PATMAX]

Constantinous, that is the fifth bike made for U.S. Market ! I wonder if Yamaha even has one lower production number than that! Maybe they have a pre-production or proto type in their collection. I know it looks just like any other Vmax but I would love for you to take pictures of the head tube sticker or VIN stamp so we can all ogle at it and do an act of obeisance to it. What a "survivor"! You lucky dog!
Now I'm jealous and feeling inadequate.


When in doubt...Gas it !!!

 

[Constantinos]

Constantinous, that is the fifth bike made for U.S. Market ! I wonder if Yamaha even has one lower production number than that! Maybe they have a pre-production or proto type in their collection. I know it looks just like any other Vmax but I would love for you to take pictures of the head tube sticker or VIN stamp so we can all ogle at it and do an act of obeisance to it. What a "survivor"! You lucky dog!
Now I'm jealous and feeling inadequate.


When in doubt...Gas it !!!

Will most definitely do that as soon as I get home from work.

 

[Constantinos]

Hopefully this will work. unk:

 

[PATMAX]

How cool is that?!

 

[Tex85]

How cool is that?!

Wow! I am surprised the really lower numbers like this one haven't been totaled or met some other awful fate. Nice snag! If you ever decided to get rid of it, post your intentions here as you will have a long line of people wanting to get their hands on #105!

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk 4

 

[Norms 427]

Constantinos #0105 and Olds Guy #3646 I've put u both on the list. Constantinos, you've got a rare bike, my friend!

Thanks to both of u for posting.

__________

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


#0102 -- V4bandit, being restored, Canadian bike
#0105 -- Constantinos, USA model imported to Cyprus, stock
#0134 -- Patmax, (this makes three 1985 models he owns!)
#0139 -- Mikeahardy, modified, runner
#0153 -- Shicks16
#0157 -- hutch400, original with supertrapps, Canadian bike
#0167 -- Norms 427, bone stock, 53000 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
#0438 -- thomasj, stock, painted blue
#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
#2687 -- burgold
#2789 -- Maximus 13, original condition, 25,000 miles
#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
#3646 -- Olds Guy, runner with pipes
#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.

.

 

[hutch400]

0157 here. Just dug it out of a barn up here in Canada. It's a Canadian bike. All original with supertrapps. Restoring it to original!

 

[Norms 427]

0157 here. Just dug it out of a barn up here in Canada. It's a Canadian bike. All original with supertrapps. Restoring it to original!

Barn find! Cool. I've put u on the list.

Thanks for posting.

 

[BLKMAX]

Hmmm..... looks like #568 is for sale on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-V-Ma...d152d33bb&item=331067765691&pt=US_motorcycles

 

[MAXIMUS 13]

I have mr.max#2789,orig.condition,24,996 mi.maroon

 

[Norms 427]

I have mr.max#2789,orig.condition,24,996 mi.maroon

You're on the list and thanks for posting up.