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  1. Firewrench

    1985 V-Max Cylinder Sleeve

    I'm looking to purchase a stock size replacement sleeve for my scooter. Anybody know of a vendor or supplier. My bike has been apart for over a month and the wait is killing me slowly. :bang head: Thanks:th_help:
  2. Firewrench

    1985 Timing Marks

    Hey, my 85 doesn't have the T1 mark or any mark for that matter on the flywheel. My manual is 1995 so I'm not sure if they changed the marks or what. I need to pull the heads off for rings or more and don't want any problems with cam timing upon re-assembley. I see a valley partially around...
  3. MadManx

    Looking at a 1985

    Hi I looked the other day at a 1985 VMAX.:hmmm: Its not in perfect shape, its done 69000 kms, looks OK but there have been some half arsed cheapo mods. nothing to drastic, some cheezy cable covers over the clutch and break cables secured with black tie wraps. Corbin seat(unripped) It starts and...
  4. A

    All Factory upgades since 1985

    I keep hearing about a big change they did on the vmax in 99.Can someone bring me up to speed on all the factory upgrades they have done over the years since the vmax came out in 1985 and in the year they did them.I'm looking at a 98 right now with 9000 miles on it but want to make sure I don't...
  5. M

    1985 great condition, have question

    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...
  6. D

    1985 CDI wanted....

    STILL no spark......gas, vboost working, lights etc... but NO SPARK! I am going to put a newer CDI box in it to see if thats the problem.... (need a new one anyhow.....the guy I got the max from cobbled this one up...... plastic case of it was broke and he "cemented" it back together) wonder...
  7. Vee4DFW

    1985 Max no nuthin'

    Hi folks I'm just starting to put on the Cobra slash cuts but I wanted to fire it up before I did,, and guess what the doggone thing doesn't even turn over. You can here the V boost testing and the starter relay closing when you hit the button but that's it. I bought a new battery and a...
  8. Neil-3446

    Really Nice Super Clean 1985 On Ebay Now

    Super Clean Bike...Nice http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-V-Max-VMX12N-V-Max-V-Max-VMax-1985-all-original-low-miles_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50047QQihZ017QQitemZ270136149279QQrdZ1 Not Mine...Just Keeping Everyone Posted. :cheers: Neil
  9. S

    1985 starting problems, and air/fuel question

    Hello all, well here it is...a friend of mine recently bought a max. He basically bought it because I brag about how great my 06 is, and that if he picked up an old one, he'd find that they are not much different. Problem: The bike cranks over really really really slow....it almost...
  10. N

    1985 max

    i was thinkin of buyin a max this spring to put a end to my days of droolin i'm leaning toward a 1985 what would a fair price be for a 85 max..i hope to find a good one that has all gears working and does not have the shit ran out of it..i was kinda thinkin any where from 2500 to 3000 would be a...
  11. D

    1985 Custom Chrome Vmax Forsale

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  12. outlaws justice

    For Sale 1985 Honda Nighthawk-S

    THIS BIKE IS SOLD This bike is in showroom condition, always stored inside and covered. Professionally maintained and never dropped or damaged. Bike has only 22,000 miles and runs like new as well. A great bike and a great ride! So if you are looking for a CB700SC Nighthawk-S this is the...
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