oldest surviving vmax....

[mr.maxx]

YES YOU CAN,I'll even pay shipping!:rofl_200::rofl_200::rofl_200:

lol yer allmost as crazy as firemedic:rofl_200::rofl_200:

 

[twistedmax]

lol yer allmost as crazy as firemedic:rofl_200::rofl_200:

Crazier............and I have the dr's note to prove it:biglaugh:

 

[V4bandit]

Rusty, I made the ownership change on #0211. Sounds like u got yourself a nice, early VMax. EDIT: Correction back to "gigi".

Jimsvmax, #1003, got u on The List.

Thanks for posting up, guys.

The List is growing. :clapping:

________

1985 MODELS: "THE ORIGINALS"


#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 -- Joshn569, stock, project bike
#0221 -- Rebar, parts bike
#0255 -- Big.B
#0258 -- Mopure, modified, runner
#0261 -- BJ44V, 14.4k miles
#0261 -- RempageR1, 55k miles, lightly modded, (has same VIN as BJ44V but this bike is Canadian)
#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
#0430 -- spursmech, 15k miles
#0464 -- CptnKyle, modified, runner
#0493 -- SvenDGAF, modified, runner
#0511 -- Lucianov-max85, modified, runner
#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
#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
#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

#3034 -- Bazwell, modified, project
#3106 -- ricko, slight mods, soon to be runner
#3216 -- Bill Seward, Bought new 4/18/85. Daily runner, 121,000 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 -- CaptainKyle, stock, cosmetic mods

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

#5065 -- Bryjul, modified, runner


We've learned that Yamaha begins each model year with the last 4 digits beginning with 0101.

Hey guys, just looking through the thread here, and went to check my bike. Last 4 digits are 0102. Im about half done full resto , all stock. ( - braced swing arm )

 

[Fire-medic]

Km speedo? Is it decided the Canadian bikes are numbered differently? In any event it is a very early one!

 

[V4bandit]

Km speedo? Is it decided the Canadian bikes are numbered differently? In any event it is a very early one!

Yes, the speedo is in KM's. The used vehicle package said the bike came from NFLD originally.

 

[Norms 427]

I picked up #217 today,appears to be all there.........right now.

Did u get it from forum member Joshn569? He's currently listed as owner of that bike, if so, I'll make the change.

 

[Norms 427]

V4bandit, I've added u to The List. I think we have learned that Canadian bikes are numbered independently of those in the USA but STILL yours is the second one built and sent north of the border and was perhaps built very close to the time the first ones were built for the US. A very early bike for sure! :clapping:

__________

1985 MODELS: "THE ORIGINALS"


#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)
#0327 -- JAY GLEASON, stock, runner
#0339 -- Firerider, stock, runner 50000 mi.
#0353 -- mild mod, runner, Canadian bike
#0369 -- MtnMax, bolt on-modified, runner
#0387 -- vintage85
#0388 -- cg41425
#0421 -- Rebar, bone stock, runner
#0430 -- spursmech, 15k miles
#0464 -- CptnKyle, modified, runner
#0493 -- SvenDGAF, modified, runner
#0511 -- Lucianov-max85, modified, runner
#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
#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

#3034 -- Bazwell, modified, project
#3106 -- ricko, slight mods, soon to be runner
#3216 -- Bill Seward, Bought new 4/18/85. Daily runner, 121,000 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 -- CaptainKyle, stock, cosmetic mods

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

#5065 -- Bryjul, modified, runner


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.

 

[twistedmax]

Did u get it from forum member Joshn569? He's currently listed as owner of that bike, if so, I'll make the change.

Yes I did, but I plan to part the bike

 

[mzbk2l]

Hi, long-time reader, finally joined to post. I have 1985 #2048.

Originally burgundy, now black. It's had Kerker 4-into-2 pipes since the 90s, and a Stage 7 kit since about 2000. Fat back tire mod in 2003 or so, and now I have the Kosman Racing 17" rear wheel to mount as soon as I buy some front and rear radial tires to fit.

It's my daily driver bike, usually getting chosen even over the '99 Hayabusa that sits next to it in the garage.

 

[Norms 427]

Hi, long-time reader, finally joined to post. I have 1985 #2048.

Originally burgundy, now black. It's had Kerker 4-into-2 pipes since the 90s, and a Stage 7 kit since about 2000. Fat back tire mod in 2003 or so, and now I have the Kosman Racing 17" rear wheel to mount as soon as I buy some front and rear radial tires to fit.

It's my daily driver bike, usually getting chosen even over the '99 Hayabusa that sits next to it in the garage.

Welcome to the Originals and thanks for posting. I inserted you in the list above.

Sounds like you have a very interesting bike.

Thanks!

Norm

 

[Purple85]

I have an original stock 1985 with 93000 km, it runs great as a daily driver..Canadian bike with last four digits of "1120". Thought I'd send you the info for the list.

 

[outlaws justice]

thanks for posting up guys !! looks like there was at least 3800+ made first year and we got a few real early ones... I bet there are more of these 85's on the fourm.... post up if ya got em !

If the productio numbers are correct, how come I see some guys posting with numbers starting with a 4? The highest should be 3,800

 

[Norms 427]

If the productio numbers are correct, how come I see some guys posting with numbers starting with a 4? The highest should be 3,800

We've got one member who has a VIN in the 5000 range so that figure of 3800 is probably not accurate.

 

[Norms 427]

Purple85, I've added you in the list. Your bike hasn't been collecting dust with 93,000 km. :clapping:

__________

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)
#0327 -- JAY GLEASON, stock, runner
#0339 -- Firerider, stock, runner 50000 mi.
#0353 -- mild mod, runner, Canadian bike
#0369 -- MtnMax, bolt on-modified, runner
#0387 -- vintage85
#0388 -- cg41425
#0421 -- Rebar, bone stock, runner
#0430 -- spursmech, 15k miles
#0464 -- CptnKyle, modified, runner
#0493 -- SvenDGAF, modified, runner
#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

#3034 -- Bazwell, modified, project
#3106 -- ricko, slight mods, soon to be runner
#3216 -- Bill Seward, Bought new 4/18/85. Daily runner, 121,000 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 -- CaptainKyle, stock, cosmetic mods

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

#5065 -- Bryjul, modified, runner


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.

.

 

[Fire-medic]

My other VMax was built October 1985, does that count?:biglaugh:

 

[Norms 427]

My other VMax was built October 1985, does that count?:biglaugh:

Uh, nice try. :biglaugh:

 

[AZ-85]

#0519. Awaiting resurrection :clapping:

 

[The Beekeeper]

A fairly early production number!....................Thanks for posting!...............Tom.

 

[Norms 427]

#0519. Awaiting resurrection :clapping:

I put you on The List.

Thanks for posting. Sounds like some restoration is on your agenda.

Norm

 

[marsmax85]

#2881 stage 7. k&n pods , 4 into 1 dragstar . sassy boost module, progressive 412 11.5 " more to come the needs and wants are piling up !! ridden often as I can . I like all bikes but I love the vmax