WTS/WTT PRICE DROP Mechanics special 01 Yamaha v max

[Irishhunter]

I have a 2001 Yamaha V max with 36k miles on it
bike was running rough carbs were taken off and bike has sat for several years or seems.
I have all parts including factory carbs to make whole , tires in good shape

has small drip from oil cooler cover

If don’t really need another project right now so this can go.
Punch list: rebuild and sync carbs, fix oil leak, needs new battery, needs left rear blinker light.

1100.00 OBO

I would trade plus cash for a newer TTR 230 or CRF 250 must be electric start

 

[Coup d'etat]

Wow, I haven't seen a VMax on the road in years

 

[Irishhunter]

Price will go up if I fix it LOL

 

[Harley]

What does the inside of the tank look like since its been sitting for several years?

 

[Irishhunter]

No Idea, haven't gotten that far but Tanks are cheap and all over ebay if its bad

 

[Just an Average Joe]

Wow, I haven't seen a VMax on the road in years

I see them a few times a year.

Yamaha made them for 35 years (they came out when I was in high school, the motor was based on their then touring model motor - the Venture IIRC), with I think one major revision afaik.

Here is the post 2009 model:

OP - GLWS - could really be an awesome pickup for someone able to do the work themselves - really wish my wrenching abilities went beyond oil and spark plugs and adding farkles - have always wanted a VMax, but not looking for a project at the moment.

 

[Coup d'etat]

I remember when they first came out they were the most powerful street bike at the time. You really had to be a skilled rider to effectively handle that kind of power.

 

[Irishhunter]

This would make a great winter project for someone

 

[Just an Average Joe]

I remember when they first came out they were the most powerful street bike at the time. You really had to be a skilled rider to effectively handle that kind of power.

You still do.

Only thing that's changed is 200hp bikes are everywhere now.



As one who took a 25 year break from riding, the advancements and power of even modest newer machines is nothing short of amazing!

 

[Just an Average Joe]

What does the inside of the tank look like since its been sitting for several years?

I think it's a big plastic tank that is actually under the seat - so should be easier to source and replace, or even just clean out, than a long sitting actual metal tank.

 

[Harley]

I remember when they first came out they were the most powerful street bike at the time. You really had to be a skilled rider to effectively handle that kind of power.

V65 Magna

 

[Harley]

I think it's a big plastic tank that is actually under the seat - so should be easier to source and replace, or even just clean out, than a long sitting actual metal tank.

No, they are metal tanks. Thats the coolant tank you’re seeing.

 

[Just an Average Joe]

No, they are metal tanks. Thats the coolant tank you’re seeing.

Just assumed plastic. But the tank IS under the seat, right? The part on the bike that looks like a tank is cosmetic.

 

[Harley]

Just assumed plastic. But the tank IS under the seat, right? The part on the bike that looks like a tank is cosmetic.

Yep, its just a dummy cover for the air box

 

[Just an Average Joe]

V65 Magna

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Loved those, and the V65 Sabre too (I had a V45 Sabre).

Remember Jay "Pee-Wee" Gleason always set the fastest 1/4 mile times on the new production bikes of that era? All of the manufacturers used him to test their performance bikes.

Pee-Wee testing another model I owned back in the day:

 

[Harley]

Loved those, and the V65 Sabre too (I had a V45 Sabre).

Remember Jay "Pee-Wee" Gleason always set the fasted 1/4 mile times on the new production bikes of that era? All of the manufacturers used him to test their performance bikes.


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Pee-Wee testing another model I owned back in the day:

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Yeah I forget the specifics but IIRC the V65 set some Guinness records. I loved the V45 I had back then.

 

[Coup d'etat]

I bought this 750cc V45 Magna brand new and kept it for about five years. Wish I still had it. Solid rear wheel and shaft drive.
(not my actual bike but a representative picture of the same bike)

 

[Harley]

This is the only pic I have of my old magna and another build project I had. Not the greatest quality but that was back when you could only see your pics when you got them back from development.

 

[Just an Average Joe]

I bought this 750cc V45 Magna brand new and kept it for about five years. Wish I still had it. Solid rear wheel and shaft drive.
(not my actual bike but a representative picture of the same bike)

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Those old Honda V4 engines just looked badass.


As does the V4 in the OP's bike - just roughly twice as big and twice as badass.

 

[Coup d'etat]

Oh my God....a film camera? You must be very old LOL 😂