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I have a low-mileage 85 Vmax that hasn't lost yet against anything. The other day there was a Japanese car with a lot of high performance parts (you've probably seen them) and I kept beating it (two young guys and a girl). He went all out and pulled ahead, as soon as the Vboost hit I was...

On my 1985 Vmax, the speed show goes up to 155. What year did they change them? Also, is there any truth to the rumor about the first year making them 1985 being free of some of the anti-pollution devices and it having more available horsepower?

I have an '85 Vmax that has 26052 actual miles. The previous owner had 25048 miles on it, and I've owned it less than one month. Paid $2500 for it, and it was obviously garage kept. Had to replace the battery, and will have some brake work to do and tires to buy (though tread is still ok for...

What is backcutting?

I haven't experienced a problem with the gear issue--yet. Any easy way to avoid it, or will it require some mechanical work if/when it happens? Migs

I rode a '99 at a Harley dealership a month before which wasn't nearly in the same condition cosmetically (and I believe mechanically). Granted, it was a newer year, but they were asking much more for it (and it had about twice the mileage). A dealership is naturally going to charge more...

I don't have another one to compare it to--the Yamaha dealer told me it had to do with restrictors and the absence of anti-pollution controls (whatever they are):ummm: Migs

Much appreciated--I'll buy it! I sent a PM. Migs

I recently purchased a 1985 Vmax, so far I've had to replace battery, brakes in rear were cutting into rotor so I fixed brakes but will have to replace rear rotor, and changed oil. It has 25000 actual miles on in and cosmetically is near perfect. It also runs extremely well. I paid $2800 for...

Thanks! :cheers:

Thanks everyone for the help, much appreciated.:cheers: I took the battery off and found the problem. I didn't hook up the main negative lead:ummm:. Really dumb, but I'm glad it wasn't worse. David

Mike I replaced the fuses. I know there's safety switches on these bikes--does the faux cover need to be on to start? I've got a Maxim that has a safety on both the clutch and kickstand. My next step is to disconnect everything and start over. I noticed that the battery is connected through...

My Bike was working fine, I change the plugs and battery, everything works except it won't start. I accidently touched the screwdriver while putting the positive on, and noticed that the lead which threads through to the rear plug was very short on wire. This is for an 85 Vmax. Any ideas?