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    Sold 1985 Yamaha V-Max

    I have a 1985 for sale. I am the third owner. 17,xxx miles. It is stock except for the color. The color is "calypso coral" (1969-70 Ford Boss 302 Mustang orange). Great shape, runs like a new one. Located in Central Illinois. Clear Illinois title. Feel free to contact me for more info...
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    1985 V-MAX

    I am selling a 1985 Yamaha V-Max. I am the third owner. It has approx. 17,000 miles. It is very clean and 99% original (shorter stalk Yamaha mirrors, new "calypso coral"- orange paint, changes). Everything works and it runs like a new one. Included is an original set of body work for a...
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    GEN 1 Exhaust Question - Supertrapp Slip-Ons

    Can anybody tell me if the carbs need to be adjusted or re-jetted if a pair of Supertrapp slip-ons are swapped for the original stock mufflers? Thanks for any help.
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    1st Gen Exhaust Question

    I am working on a 1985 that has Super-Trap slip-on mufflers. They easily popped off. I want to re-install the original muffler system. I picked up 4 new exhaust gaskets. They are #43 on the Yamaha exhaust schematic. They are semi-solid and are some type of gray material. It looks like all...
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    1st Gen Exhaust Question

    Working on a 1985 that has a Super Trap slip-on exhaust. They easily popped off. I want to re-install the original muffler assembly. I picked up 4 of exhaust gaskets. They are #43 on the Yamaha exhaust schematic. They are semi-solid and are some type of gray colored material. It looks...
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    1985 Yamaha V-Max parts

    I am looking for the following nice parts. They may have used the same color parts for a number of years(?). 1. The "Silver" colored plastic housing that the taillight mounts to. 2. The "Silver" colored plastic housing that the reflector mounts to at the rear of the seat. Thank you.
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    GEN 1 Exhaust Questions

    Did any of the Gen 1 models with the chrome mufflers come with a stock, black end cap instead of a chrome end cap? Secondly, is it true that the 1985 exhaust did not meet EPA noise requirements because the muffler outlet pipes were "1 mm" to big? Thank you.
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    GEN 1 Aluminum Scoop Question

    I came across a used set of bare aluminum scoops. They have some type of irregular streaking in the aluminum. This streaking cannot/will not polish out. Has anybody else ever come across this problem in their scoops? I can't believe that these scoops would have been fitted on a new bike...
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    GEN 1 Oil Pressure Gauge

    Back in 1987, I bought a new 1985 Yamaha V-Max. As I recall, I purchased an oil pressure gauge that mounted on the lower right side of the motor(?). I thought I bought it from Dale Walker's Holeshot Performance. I checked with him but he said he cannot remember that far back. Does anyone...
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    GEN 1 Parts

    Looking for the following nice, original parts: 1. Handlebars. 2. Silver/Aluminum colored tach gauge housing. 3. Silver/Aluminum colored taillight housing that bolts to the bottom of the fender. 4. Silver/Aluminum colored bracket that holds the reflector on the rear seat bracket. 5. Chrome...
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    ORIGINAL - NOS - V-MAX DEALER BROCHURES - 1980'S

    I AM NOT SURE IF THESE ITEMS GO IN THIS SECTION OR ANOTHER (IS THERE A LITERATURE SECTION?) I HAVE A SMALL ASSORTMENT OF DEALERSHIP BROCHURES FROM THE 1980'S. LISTED BELOW IS WHAT I HAVE: 1. 1985 - SHOWS THE BIKE IN "DEEP SCARLET" COLOR (I'VE NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE FORUM MEMBERS...
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    V-Max Questions

    Can anybody help me with the following questions? Thank you. 1. What are the original part numbers stamped on the 1985 mufflers? 2. Was 1985 the only year that used stamped side covers? 3. Were the 1985 side scoops bare aluminum or polished aluminum or painted? If painted, what color? 4...
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    1985 Parts

    Looking for the following original parts in nice condition. Thank you. 1. Handlebars, as complete as possible. 2. Lower left front engine cover (black and silver). 3. Fly Screen.
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