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When you make the next edit, 3383 is not longer under CaptainKyle. I picked it up last December :)
 
Ok, marxmax and Tex I've got you guys in The List.

Mars, sounds like yours will really romp! geez Thanks for posting up.

Tex, I'm sure the bike is happier with you rather than the Caption ... :biglaugh:

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1985 MODELS: "THE ORIGINALS"
Last 4 digits of VIN #:


#0102 -- V4bandit, being restored, Canadian bike
#0134 -- Patmax, (this makes three 1985 models he owns!)
#0139 -- Mikeahardy, modified, runner
#0153 -- Shicks16
#0167 -- Norms 427, bone stock, 52000 mi ORIGINAL OWNER
#0211 -- Gigi, slightly modified, runner
#0217 -- twistedmax, parting out the bike
#0221 -- Rebar, parts bike
#0255 -- Big.B
#0258 -- Mopure, modified, runner
#0261 -- BJ44V, 14.4k miles
#0261 -- RempageR1, 55k miles, lightly modded, (same VIN as BJ44V but this is a Canadian bike
#0327 -- JAY GLEASON, stock, runner
#0339 -- Firerider, stock, runner 50000 mi.
#0353 -- canadian, mild mod, runner
#0369 -- MtnMax, bolt on-modified, runner
#0387 -- vintage85
#0388 -- cg41425
#0421 -- Rebar, bone stock, runner
#0430 -- spursmech, 15k miles
#0464 -- CptnKyle, modified, runner
#0472 -- lawman504
#0493 -- SvenDGAF, modified, runner, Canadian bike
#0511 -- Lucianov-max85, modified, runner
#0519 -- AZ-85, awaiting resurrection
#0524 -- texas-ss-tornado, stock
#0575 -- relocationeng2
#0576 -- cantrucker
#0593 -- Bacchus, bone stock, project
#0622 -- Mordicant, California import to Holland
#0641 -- Vmax Guru, stock, runner
#0647 -- WrongHack, stock, runner
#0663 -- dwarf717, stage 7, v-boost delete, clutch modified, Canadian bike
#0725 -- FstMax, modified, runner
#0779 -- Jackbutler, modified, runner
#0806 -- Piperraider, stock, runner
#0823 -- yukonerdave, cosmetic mods, 18k miles
#0874 -- schudaddie, cosmetic mods, runner, ORIGINAL OWNER

#0929 -- mike85, stock daily driver , dyno stage 1 jets


#1003 -- Jimsvmax, all stock
#1018 -- rremple, stock, resto-project
#1025 -- digin150, 12000 mi, stock w kerkers ORIGINAL OWNER
#1120 -- Purple85, DD, 93,000 km, Canadian
#1122 -- Mrg5176, modified, runner
#1139 -- Max1139, modified, runner
#1157 -- Pinwalls salvage, parts bike
#1165 -- Cujo51, modified, runner
#1211 -- dans1985vmax, light mods, runner
#1301 -- donnelly317, modified, 1st in Johnstown, PA, 17000 miles
#1309 -- bobzdar, stock, runner 60,000 miles
#1326 -- GreenlightB, modified, runner
#1357 -- a113ycat, exhaust mod, daily runner, 50000 mi.
#1454 -- Freerider
#1514 -- alorio1, mostly stock, runner ORIGINAL OWNER
#1684 -- slobmanrf, modified, runner


#2011 -- Rebar, modified, runner
#2048 -- mzbk21, DD, several mods
#2219 -- shorthair, lightly modified-Great condition
#2229 -- yellowandfast, exhaust mod, runner
#2293 -- sniper predator, mild mod, runer
#2297 -- vmaxjim, modified, runner
#2343 -- vmaxgrizz686, modified exhaust, runner
#2381 -- Photowood, stock, runner
#2561 - -Rbolyard, project
#2834 -- Chopcor, 28k miles, 2nd owner, stock
#2863 -- 85vmax, just a few updates
#2696 -- Dreamster66, stock, runner
#2804 -- M2trooper,
#2862 -- Kingman, stock ORIGINAL OWNER
#2881 -- marmax85, stage 7. k&n pods , 4 > 1 dragstar, sassy boost module,


#3034 -- Bazwell, modified, project
#3106 -- ricko, slight mods, soon to be runner
#3216 -- Bill Seward, Bought new 4/18/85. Daily runner, 121,000 miles! ORIGINAL OWNER
#3267 -- Patmax, chromed, runner
#3287 -- boathead70, modified exhaust, runner
#3452 -- BillKratz, modified, runner
#3567 -- sarchin, some mods, runner
#3589 -- RhoyCarter, modified, runner
#3633 -- Colonat, modified, runner
#3738 -- holywood, modified, project
#3383 -- Tex85, stock, cosmetic mods



#4009 -- Ost85vmax, runner
#4488 -- Woody,
#4494 -- CaptainKyle, stock, runner
#4752 -- patmax, dragbike, oh yeah...its a runner


#5065 -- Bryjul, modified, runner


We've learned that Yamaha begins each model year with the last 4 digits beginning with 0101.
Also, Canadian bikes are numbered independently from those in the USA but also begin with 0101.

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Good info to know. Thanks! I can't believe how early that Canadian bike is, what a find!
Hope this thread never dies.
 
Pat, yeah V4bandit's bike #0102 looks like it was the 2nd one made for Canada.

Ost85vmax, I got you on the list. Thanks for posting.

Norm
 
Mine is Canadian too,, just noticed people making a point of mentioning it. I was wondering if we ought to add where the bike is currently located too, just as a matter of interest to the list maybe?
 
Mine is Canadian too,, just noticed people making a point of mentioning it. I was wondering if we ought to add where the bike is currently located too, just as a matter of interest to the list maybe?

Sven, I noted above that yours is a Canadian bike. We've learned that the VIN #s are numbered independently in Canada from the USA.

It seems like a good idea to add where the bike is currently located but it would take a lot of posting to get all that info on the list. ?

Norm
 
I believe that Sandy Kosman still has the 1st 85 Vmax test mule that was raced by Jay Gleason. This could possibly be the lowest # 1985 Vmax around.

Jim
 
:eusa_dance:I am working on a 1985 #835 off the production line. The owner is its second he baught it in 1986 w/ 1000 miles she now has 12,000 miles & is completley stock untouched..:punk:
 
John Furber has the Takin it to the 9's bike that they used in the magazine if that is the one your talking about.

Pretty-sure those are two different bikes. I subscribed to the magazine then, it was a great read. They said the Kawi Eliminator turbo was the most potential, but it spun a bearing or something. The VMax was much-easier to launch than the GSXR1100.
 
:eusa_dance:I am working on a 1985 #835 off the production line. The owner is its second he baught it in 1986 w/ 1000 miles she now has 12,000 miles & is completley stock untouched..:punk:

I could put #835 under your name on the list but it might be better if the owner gave us his vmaxforum username ... ?

Thanks
 
I could put #835 under your name on the list but it might be better if the owner gave us his vmaxforum username ... ?

Thanks
He isn't a member as of yet. I did tell him about the forum & he will eventually join when he does you can get his info . Definatley wouldnt be fair for me to have my name for a bike I dont own..Thanks anyway :)
 
#4301 -- jhavens, stock, runner

**12K miles, US(1FK)

***Edit, sorry, I had read it wrong, I was looking at the last three digits, not 4, updated with correct number.
 
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jhavens, you're on The List. With only 12k miles on it I'm sure it's in nice condition.


__________

1985 MODELS: "THE ORIGINALS"
Last 4 digits of VIN #:


#0102 -- V4bandit, being restored, Canadian bike
#0134 -- Patmax, (this makes three 1985 models he owns!)
#0139 -- Mikeahardy, modified, runner
#0153 -- Shicks16
#0167 -- Norms 427, bone stock, 52000 mi ORIGINAL OWNER
#0211 -- Gigi, slightly modified, runner
#0217 -- twistedmax, parting out the bike
#0221 -- Rebar, parts bike
#0255 -- Big.B
#0258 -- Mopure, modified, runner
#0261 -- BJ44V, 14.4k miles
#0261 -- RempageR1, 55k miles, lightly modded, (same VIN as BJ44V but this is a Canadian bike
#0301 -- jhavens, stock, runner, 12k miles
#0327 -- JAY GLEASON, stock, runner
#0339 -- Firerider, stock, runner 50000 mi.
#0353 -- canadian, mild mod, runner
#0369 -- MtnMax, bolt on-modified, runner
#0387 -- vintage85
#0388 -- cg41425
#0421 -- Rebar, bone stock, runner
#0430 -- spursmech, 15k miles
#0464 -- CptnKyle, modified, runner
#0472 -- lawman504
#0493 -- SvenDGAF, modified, runner, Canadian bike
#0511 -- Lucianov-max85, modified, runner
#0519 -- AZ-85, awaiting resurrection
#0524 -- texas-ss-tornado, stock
#0575 -- relocationeng2
#0576 -- cantrucker
#0593 -- Bacchus, bone stock, project
#0622 -- Mordicant, California import to Holland
#0641 -- Vmax Guru, stock, runner
#0647 -- WrongHack, stock, runner
#0663 -- dwarf717, stage 7, v-boost delete, clutch modified, Canadian bike
#0725 -- FstMax, modified, runner
#0779 -- Jackbutler, modified, runner
#0806 -- Piperraider, stock, runner
#0823 -- yukonerdave, cosmetic mods, 18k miles
#0874 -- schudaddie, cosmetic mods, runner, ORIGINAL OWNER

#0929 -- mike85, stock daily driver , dyno stage 1 jets


#1003 -- Jimsvmax, all stock
#1018 -- rremple, stock, resto-project
#1025 -- digin150, 12000 mi, stock w kerkers ORIGINAL OWNER
#1120 -- Purple85, DD, 93,000 km, Canadian
#1122 -- Mrg5176, modified, runner
#1139 -- Max1139, modified, runner
#1157 -- Pinwalls salvage, parts bike
#1165 -- Cujo51, modified, runner
#1211 -- dans1985vmax, light mods, runner
#1301 -- donnelly317, modified, 1st in Johnstown, PA, 17000 miles
#1309 -- bobzdar, stock, runner 60,000 miles
#1326 -- GreenlightB, modified, runner
#1357 -- a113ycat, exhaust mod, daily runner, 50000 mi.
#1454 -- Freerider
#1514 -- alorio1, mostly stock, runner ORIGINAL OWNER
#1684 -- slobmanrf, modified, runner


#2011 -- Rebar, modified, runner
#2048 -- mzbk21, DD, several mods
#2219 -- shorthair, lightly modified-Great condition
#2229 -- yellowandfast, exhaust mod, runner
#2293 -- sniper predator, mild mod, runer
#2297 -- vmaxjim, modified, runner
#2343 -- vmaxgrizz686, modified exhaust, runner
#2381 -- Photowood, stock, runner
#2561 - -Rbolyard, project
#2834 -- Chopcor, 28k miles, 2nd owner, stock
#2863 -- 85vmax, just a few updates
#2696 -- Dreamster66, stock, runner
#2804 -- M2trooper,
#2862 -- Kingman, stock ORIGINAL OWNER
#2881 -- marmax85, stage 7. k&n pods , 4 > 1 dragstar, sassy boost module,


#3034 -- Bazwell, modified, project
#3106 -- ricko, slight mods, soon to be runner
#3216 -- Bill Seward, Bought new 4/18/85. Daily runner, 125,000 miles! ORIGINAL OWNER
#3267 -- Patmax, chromed, runner
#3287 -- boathead70, modified exhaust, runner
#3452 -- BillKratz, modified, runner
#3567 -- sarchin, some mods, runner
#3589 -- RhoyCarter, modified, runner
#3633 -- Colonat, modified, runner
#3738 -- holywood, modified, project
#3383 -- Tex85, stock, cosmetic mods



#4009 -- Ost85vmax, runner
#4488 -- Woody,
#4494 -- CaptainKyle, stock, runner
#4752 -- patmax, dragbike, oh yeah...its a runner


#5065 -- Bryjul, modified, runner


We've learned that Yamaha begins each model year with the last 4 digits beginning with 0101.
Also, Canadian bikes are numbered independently from those in the USA but also begin with 0101.

.
 
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This is what 217 looks like now.
 

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