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    Will a 1988 VMAX run on E10 petrol

    Hi guy n gals, The header says it all, the UK is switching to E10 petrol to reduce CO2 emissions. E5 (super unleaded) will still be available at larger petrol stations, but E10 will become the standard unleaded fuel. The gov.uk website E10 checker says all Yamaha bikes manufactured on or after...
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    Front Fork Care

    If you could have a check out the forks, that would be awesome. We have ice here at the mo, so my VMAX is in he garage until it thaws out a bit, so no urgency, and I’ll have a better idea of the condition of my forks after another winter once I’ve taken her out and given her first clean and...
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    Front Fork Care

    Thanks all. At the moment the pitting is more cosmetic than shortening the life of the seals, which I replace annually prior to MoT, possibly quite unnecessarily, but always have done as a matter of course. I will definitely explore the more plausible options. Ride safe
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    Front Fork Care

    Hi all, As winter ebbs and spring approaches, I cannot but help notice the toil the years past has taken on my ‘88 VMAX. The from the forks are pitting - she’s spent last 2- months in the garage because of personal issues but previously was washed and cleaned weekly. Any recommendations for...
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    Upholstered VMAX

    Morning all :) My seat is cover being reupholstered, the stitching finally gave up the ghost after 30 years, so can’t complain I guess.... Anyway, it then got me thinking about getting the ‘petrol tank’ covered as well - has anyone else had that done or seen whilst out and about? Cheers all...
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    ‘89 V-MAX tyres tubeless?

    Cheers for that Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    ‘89 V-MAX tyres tubeless?

    So.... Having ridden for 30 years, and my V-MAX for 3+, I’ve had my first puncture [emoji45] I’ll order a new tyre, just need to get the ol’ girl to a dealer, so just want to confirm the ‘89 model has a tubeless tyre before I use a plug to fix the tyre and ride her there? TTFN Sent from my...
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    450-Mile Ride Today + Possible Fuel Pump Issues

    Just the initial priming on my ‘88 V-MAX, and then all good. V-Boost, that’s another story entirely, but I won’t hijack your thread! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    '88 V-MAX 'Spider Drive'

    Thanks guys :) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    '88 V-MAX 'Spider Drive'

    Evening all :) My speedometer stopped working and it transpires it's not the clock or the cable, it's the assembly in the front wheel that needs replacing - my mate had a similar problem with his few years back. We're both based in the UK and mate never sourced a replacement, the only other...
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    Intermittent VBoost cycling at ignition on

    Hi all, I have an '89 V-MAX and in the last 6 months the VBoost check when turning the ignition on has become intermittent... There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason; initially it appeared to be linked to ambient temperature i.e. if it was a hot day it went through the self diagnostic...
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