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I wouldn't have posted this except for the fact that the Service Manager replaced the damaged oil pump,changed the oil and was going to let me ride it out the door even after I made it clear to him that the bike had run 70 miles with the broken gear, made some funny noises, oil turned dark and...

There is a new UFO battlestar 4-2-1 exhaust system being advertised on ebay right now.

I just placed a custom built 4-2-1 midpipe for the 2009/2010 Vmax on ebay Starting bid is $100 with no reserve. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLYoe93GXeg

UfO did remove a lot of weight! The bike he took into the 8's had a complete different frontend under it. smaller fork tubes etc. I think he also used a 17inch rear wheel.

That bike went end over end and then some. Not worth fixing. Motor looks ok!

smokingzx14, I'm thinking of running my new max at the 1/8 mile track in Sturgis SD this summer. I noticed the Vmax 1/8 mile time on your slip was just over 5.0? How does this 1/8 mile time compare to the ZX14, Busa, B-King? What tire pressure were you using on the vmax and do you...

Just a word of caution befor drilling holes for signal in the location I did. If you are planning on mounting a wind screen or shield make sure the signal location dosen't interfere.

I just installed these today. No ugly brackets. No wires to hide. Clean and simple. Signals are Lockhart Phillips Razor LED's Part#122-8250 Pigtail Conectors are Lockhart Phillips Part#122-9655 and plug into the stock signal connectors. Hole is drilled one inch from headlight...

The new vmax has already run in the 9's there is a time slip posted 9.9 on the yamaha star vmax site.

This is the different mounting meathods and how they look installed. Last two photo's depict reversing the stock mirror mounting cap.

I just purchased this pair of bar end mirrors from ebay for $45 with free shipping. They are designed to expand inside the handle bar but can be easily adapted for use on the 09 vmax by removing the xpandable portion from the mirrors and bolting directly to the end of the handle bar. This can...

I have built a few of these license plate brackets and posted on Ebay this week for $20. There is no provision for mounting turn signals on the bracket. I have the stealth license plate frame with integrated turn signals ordered from lockhart phillips. These can be purchased for about...

I rode with gbrown in the black hills today. I had 88 octane fuel in my 09 and George had 93 octane in his 09. We made two roll on pulls on about a 4% uphill grade from 3000 rpms one in 4th gear and one in fith gear. The bike with 88 octane pulled ahead both times. Rider weight is...

My opinion is that the high speed wobble is caused mainly from frame flex. Put in a set of solid motor mounts and it should help out. Steering head shake usually is noticeable at 40 mph or with light grip on handle bars. Crossing RR tracks etc. My sugestion is: 1. Adjust steering head...

The 85 -86 model Vmax were prone to losing second gear. Beware of them unless it has an updated gear set installed. 93 is good year due to fork and front brake upgrades. If you like the spin on oild filter I think it was 95 and up. Ignition changed also to a digital system in the mid...

I've done 30 mpg during break in when seldom holding a steady speed. This leads me to believe that 35 mpg will be possible on the highway running 65 -70 mph. I'm thinking when break in period is over it will get very similar miliage as the 1st gen. Vmax.

It's a fact if you back out yamaha motor co. gets your grand. The Dealership dosen't see any of that money. The dealer gets the bike if it can't be cancelled and at that point can sell it for $16,999 and make the same profit.

If you have ridden a 09 vmax you will understand why it bounces off the rev limiter. Once the tire breaks loose its up there almost instanously. Even when doing a rolling burn out. If the first gen vmax had a rev limiter it may do the same thing. If its bouncing off the limiter at least you...

The dealer isn't getting the $1000 down payment. That went straight to Yamaha Motor Co. It is non refundable. Many of the bikes now on the floor were purchased by the dealers themselves and yes they had to give Yamaha the $1000 also.

It is what it is! An ugly little insect! Lucky it will be hidden away and not visable. I used a small chamber thinking it would be easier to fabricate this way. After all said and done I'm not sure it was. It is difficult to get the rear down pipe attachments located properly. I plan on...