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It’s come time to sell both my Vmax’s. A 1985 and 1994. I will sell both for $6,000 or I can sell separately I am in Japan but can help arrange shipping if needed Both are beautiful bikes and ready to ride I will happily send more photos and information if you are interested

To all the wonderful Vmax forum members. Wishing you all a safe and wonderful new year with people you love.

So a simple quesadilla I haven’t seen it discussion this page. For all the 1200 motors, are the sumps interchangeable?

Hello I hope everyone is well and safe I was going through my spare parts today and found these two soft rubber parts but I cannot for the life of me remember where they go on a vmax Does anyone know?

Hello everyone I hope you are all well This poor guy has tried everything to fix his bike except change his coils but it seems like a fuel problem to me Please give me your thoughts so I can pass them onto him and help him back on the road Thanks always KR

Hi everyone I hope you are all safe and well. Now this problem I am presuming is entirely my fault but I am struggling to find the solution. I had removed my ICU box etc to change my front spark plug leads since refitting the unit I have no tachometer working anymore is there a plug from...

Hey guys Thanks always for your help I have rebuilt all my carbs and read the manual for checking the float levels which requires removing the carbs and adjusting if not correct my question is Is there a way to set the float levels prior to fitting them back on the bike? thanks again

Hey guys just wondering if you know of a great carb rebuild video to watch before I pull mine apart Thanks in advance

Hey guys Just found this plug unused on my 1994 max under the seat. Do you know what’s connected too?

I have a 1995 vmax I am bringing back to life. I am considering changing over to COPS. I see some with resistors and some not. Do some vmax’s need resistors and some not? Looking at what is best for my bike. Thanks and ride safe

hi everyone I want to make a new video for my YouTube channel The question I want to answer is What are the 5 best and worst mods for a Vmax? I look forward to everyone’s thoughts

can anyone tell me if there is a difference between a 1985 and 1999 frame? After my crash my frame has never felt quite right I’ve been offered a free frame so wondering if it’s a simple transfer of parts or a real structural difference Thanks for everyone in advance

well hello everyone It’s been a little while since I’ve posted but I’ve been continuing to get better since my crash 5 years ago and riding nearly everyday again now The vmax is running fantastic since I rebuilt it with everyone’s help and generosity I’ve now started a YouTube channel to...

I finally fitted and connected my LED headlight I am wondering if anyone knows the correct headlight adjustment height? Procedure? Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well tonight is New Year's Eve in Japan. Although it's been a tough year healing after my crash, it's also been a wonderful year because of friendships I have started and the support and generosity of vmax riders. I wish I could meet you all in person I hope the new year brings happiness and...

As most will know, on August the 5th 2015 I had a motorbike crash that should have killed me. I was hit on my right by an old man who went through a stop sign.　I went forward hitting his windscreen which pushed me forward and across the road landing in the oncoming traffic lane. Then as I laid...

Hello I am happy and sad to write today Nearly three months ago I was riding my 1985 Vmax to work I was getting ready to join a major highway when I was hit by a car coming on my right. I have no real memory of the accident, so much of what I can tell you has been from the police and...

Okay I am first sorry to ask about this elctrical problem when its been on the forum before but I cannot find the post My 1985 vmax stopped going home at night last week and had nearly no power in the battery I was able to start it with jump leads and slowly get to the yamaha bike shop with...

In the next month I want to do the following three tings to my 85vmax 1; Replace all the water hoses with silicone hoses. I see some cheap Chinese ones and was wondering if they were any good or if someone has used them and they are ok or rubbish? 2;my bike has a little tappet noise on the...

I started this thread on another forum but I wanted to change to here to get your ideas and suggestions I went for a bike ride the other morning and everything was great When I was nearly home and sitting at the lights smoke came from under the airfilter cover Last night I had time to strip...