KJShover
Proud Vmax lover
Q: Second gear is shot in my Vmax, is this repair a big deal?
A: The motor needs to come out of the bike and the cases need to be split to get to the gears.
The transmission can be fixed for around $300 if you do it, $1300 or more if you were to pay a shop.
Q: I just bought a 1985 Vmax and I’m now having problems shifting into second gear. The former owner said the bike wasn’t abused, do you think he lied?
A: He may or may not be lying to you, 1985 models had an older style 2nd & 5th gear that has been replaced with better/stronger gears in later models. The older gears were prone to failure.
Q: Is gear undercutting recommended in general or mainly for Racing?
A: It only makes them better. It gives the gears a more positive mesh. If your 2nd is going out it is definitely the way to go.
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