Model Year Differences: Pre-'96/Post-'96??

[backfire]

I hope this hasn't been covered already too much and I did a wide search already, but didn't come up with much really. I know of a few differences between the early bikes and the later bikes as a whole, (color, wheels, etc.) but I don't know when "updated parts" were implemented and for what years they began using them. What are the "good years" break-points, etc.? If it's a dupe, please point me in the right direction.

Thanks gents.


john

 

[maleko89]

Try here: http://ufocycles.com/Ingo/index.htm
Click on Technic on the bottom/left side.

or.....

try here too: http://www.vmaxchat.com/
Click on Model History

I have a shit load of Vmax links....I've owned the max for almost 12 years now. Scary thing is that it was my first bike. Not a good bike to learn on. :shittystick:

:cheers:

Mark
#1098

 

[Bill Kratzenberg]

Try here: http://ufocycles.com/Ingo/index.htm
Click on Technic on the bottom/left side.

or.....

try here too: http://www.vmaxchat.com/
Click on Model History

I have a shit load of Vmax links....I've owned the max for almost 12 years now. Scary thing is that it was my first bike. Not a good bike to learn on. :shittystick:

:cheers:

Mark
#1098

Me too mark, first street bike. I'm actually suprised i don't look like this guy >:stickyman:

 

[backfire]

Try here: http://ufocycles.com/Ingo/index.htm
Click on Technic on the bottom/left side.

or.....

try here too: http://www.vmaxchat.com/
Click on Model History

I have a shit load of Vmax links....I've owned the max for almost 12 years now. Scary thing is that it was my first bike. Not a good bike to learn on. :shittystick:

:cheers:

Mark
#1098

Thanks Mark, that's what I was looking for.

Going from that information, it appears as if the 1993-up bikes are the ones to have if one has a choice due to the mechanical improvements over the 1992-down bikes huh?

Also, since I have a 1995, can I purchase the factory parts from Yamaha to convert my cartridge-style oil filter to the later spin-on style oil filter by way of an equipment upgrade/change?

Thanks a bunch! :eusa_dance:


john

 

[maleko89]

Yep, better forks and brakes. Plus the ignition is improved. In '96, you get a better rectifier/regulator for more reliable charging.

You'll need a late model cross brace and a spin on oil filter kit to convert to late model oil filter. I believe cycleoneoff.com does a kit....not sure who else. Perhaps boxenstopp.us.
Mark
#1098

 

[dwardtxusa]

My first street bike too..

I don't know what a slow HD even feels like.
My first dirt bike was a CR500. Guess I just like speed.

If it ain't fast it ain't S#$@!!!:rocket bike:

 

[backfire]

Thanks for the info Mark- helpful as always. I checked out cycleoneoff.com and they do have some really cool products! Gonna have to get me some of their stuff- like the shift lite, oil filter kit and chrome swingarm for starters. unk:

 

[4gasem]

Thanks for the info Mark- helpful as always. I checked out cycleoneoff.com and they do have some really cool products! Gonna have to get me some of their stuff- like the shift lite, oil filter kit and chrome swingarm for starters. unk:

Hey BF,

Check out the VMF Links!

 

[Zewerr]

My first street bike too..

I don't know what a slow HD even feels like.
My first dirt bike was a CR500. Guess I just like speed.

If it ain't fast it ain't S#$@!!!:rocket bike:

X4 - first bike! I've always been one that wants more power than I need.