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  1. GMac

    1st Gen V-Max New member - Vmax rebuild

    Hi Folks, I have just joined the group and am looking forward to chatting about all things VMax. My hobby is doing up old motorcycles and have just bought this 1985 VMax with VBoost. It is unregistered, had rats living in it when I bought it and hasn’t been started for about 15 years...
  2. Joe Planter

    Proper way to rebuild carbs?

    Hello, I just bought my 1994 VMAX for $2300. After having some issues with it idling (which i figured out and solved) I tore apart the carbs and rebuilt them and in the process damaged them by pounding out the brass pieces that the float valves sit in. Long story short I ordered new carbs and am...
  3. A

    Looking for Gen1 Vmax Mechanic in Florida

    Hello all, Does anyone know of a mechanic in Florida (preferably) central FL. That understands and works on Gen 1 Vmax's? I want to get my bike looked at to determine if I want to fix it to sell, Just sell, or to put $$ in it to make it a dream bike again. This was (is) my first bike (A V-max...
  4. D

    Parting out a 1st Gen, 89

    Well, I have come to the end of the road of trying to rebuild my Gen 1 VMAX. There was more wrong with the tranny than just the 2nd gear, and I can't justify spending all the money on the parts and time to fix it. So I am parting the bike out. The bike is completely disassembled, including the...
  5. D

    Gen 1, 89 Part Out

    Well, I have come to the end of the road of trying to rebuild my Gen 1 VMAX. There was more wrong with it than just the 2nd gear, and I can't justify spending all the money on the parts and time to fix it. So I am parting the bike out. The bike is completely disassembled, including the engine...
  6. Fire-medic

    Caliper rebuild

    This is for purposes of information only, as a discussion of what can be done by the bike owner should he decide to fix a caliper. If this is beyond your skills, pay to have a professional mechanic perform your brake repair. Use new OEM parts, and a new can of brake fluid. Do you have a sticky...
  7. B

    Forks rebuild

    Can I reuse copper seal washer forks. Or any idea on alternative .not money more a time issue.
  8. caseyjones955

    Brake MC rebuild kits

    I always lean towards OEM and NEVER use Chinese stuff, but there are a couple aftermarket kits made in Japan. I know K&L is respected but what about these? This vendor came up recently but just wondering if anyone has had any experience with hydraulic kits, quality and fit, that sort of thing...
  9. J

    Top End Rebuild Question

    After numerous attempts to get the carbs clean so my 1989 would run without the choke, I finally did a compression check. The compression ranged from 60 to 120. I guess it wasn't the carbs after all. Now the engine is out and the rear head is off. Every exhaust valve so far has a couple of...
  10. 95spfldmax

    My DW Holeshots Ready for a Rebuild

    So my Dale Walker Holeshot slip-ons have at least 65,000 on them and are getting a bit tired. I've lost a few rivets and have a rattle. I was planning to take them off and drill out the remaining rivets and replace them all. So I was thinking while I have them ready to take apart, I'd have a...
  11. M

    Transmission Rebuild

    Winter is poking it's head so that means .... project time for the MAX. Main problem right now is first/second gear popping in neutral. Thinking of doing the work myself and wanted second opinion on complexity. Found a lot on info online but was wondering if there is a step by step tutorial out...
  12. hurleyman77

    Rebuild transmission without pulling the engine?

    So, as I posted a year or so ago, I've got the dreaded 2nd gear problem. I've come to terms with my lower-middle-class status, and the fact that I'll have to do the repair myself. As part of the process, I'd like to create a video completely detailing the entire process. First question I'm...
  13. jeffwat

    1989 VMAX carb fouling and rebuild.

    I did this write up so that if I ever need to do again, it’ll be available. My 1989 VMAX wouldn’t run anywhere near idle without choke starter. After several partial clean attempts, I gave up, totally removed carburetors, and rebuilt. This is a summary of parts of the rebuild that I hope...
  14. WVxNitemare

    Front wheel rebuild help

    Please help I am putting all new parts in my 1985 wheel that I got and I am confused. The spacer is smaller than the inside diameter of the wheel. Is that normal? As wheel there is a spacer flange that goes in and I'm wondering does it slip over the spacer, butt up to it, and which side goes...
  15. A

    bleed the clutch or rebuild

    I was trying to bleed my clutch and I was doing it for like an hour, and got no lever at all, fluid was coming out but not a lot like no pressure really. I was wondering if I should try to clean it or just rebuild it
  16. Traumahawk

    Cali Carbs

    As people know....Ive spent quite of a bit of time playing with the bike on the dyno. After that last day, even with Seans kit....I wasnt getting the numbers that I was expecting....I was still too rich, even though from the jetting i shouldnt be. I called Sean for advice (even ordered more...
  17. M

    Rebuild stock v-boost controller?

    Does anyone do this kind of work? I replaced my controller last summer, because the old one was only working intermittently. The new one is fine, and I still have the old one. If anyone repairs these, I will be happy to donate my old one for the cause. I'm thinking if someone does this kind of...
  18. S

    carby rebuild kits

    Is there a quality after market rebuild kit that contains not only the o rings but also the diaphram under the 3 screw cover ? Or should I just go OEM ??
  19. E

    Crankcase breather rebuild question

    Hope everyone is doing okay. Question regarding Ninjaneer's excellent crankcase breather rebuild post from way back in 2011 (see it at http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=17004) He mentions using "Yamabond" a few times, but when I look up "Yamabond" on Google, I see there are...
  20. johnblaid

    Ccurrent State of My Rebuild Project.

    So...anyway...I'm CERTAIN everyone on the forums is vitally interested in progress on my 1986, Which I received from my boss as a gift. His purpose in giving the gift was so I could, in his words, "get this VMax crap out of your system so we can get on with getting you a nice Honda GoldWing."...
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