1985 Yamaha vmax review Pt1
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- Опубликовано: 30 янв 2020
- This is the first of a three part series about my 1985 Yamaha Vmax.
This video is about the negative things I have found with my Vmax after owning it for 7 years.
The sound is a bit difficult at times so I am sorry. I have ordered a new mic.
I hope you enjoy the video and please like subscribe and comment
see you next week 
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It's a 1985 bike! When it came out all bikes had similar engineering . Apart from a tweak here and there, Yamaha kept the bike to original specs. I personally have the '95 model, I find it comfy, controlable, and as for having to get off to fill up,,,,,come on mate!
All bikes will kill you if you don't ride within your and the bikes means. I love mine!
Hi Robert. I love mine too. sadly I have lost many family members and friends to motorcycle crashes. I just hope everyone rides safe. Riding my Vmax is something that never gets tiring for me even though there are a few negatives. I'll be keeping mine for a long time yet. Thank you always for subscribing and commenting.
Well, some of your review I'd agree with. The size of the tank and the seat. That's about it. I owned a 1985 for 20 years and would have it today if ethanol hadn't clogged the carburetors. The front suspension was too soft, not too hard. I put a spring kit in the front fork and that solved it. I upgraded the seat to an aftermarket seat. The rest of the design is at or better than the other 1985 bikes. I'm 6'3" and had no problem with the seating position. Before addressing the safety issues, it's important to understand what the VMax was designed to do: Get fast quickly in a straight line. That's it. It isn't a bike you want to really lean into a curve with (the exhaust pipes will drag and could lift the rear wheel). Not much else to say about the performance except to hang on when the boost kicks in. The design was one of a kind and noticed by everyone. My favorite activity was to park in the middle of some Harley posers and watch them scatter. The VMax is what their bikes pretended to be.
Hi and thanks for watching and commenting. Sorry you don’t have your bike anymore especially when you love it so much. I’m 6 foot 1 and have had my yellow 1985 vmax now for about 15 years. I love both my bikes and tried to give an honest review on my feelings. I’ve ridden hundreds of different bikes and Vmax’s s are still my favorite. I’ve lost a few friends on Vmax’s also sadly and hope young kids show them a lot of respect when they jump on and feel the boost kick in as it’s like a drug. Thanks for commenting and giving others your opinion. I hope you get to own another one day. KR
It's just a bike for manly men. Men that don't say their back side is hurting. This guy needs a vespa.
hahaha. thanks for your comment but even manly men get sore butts after hours on a 1985 Vmax. I was trying to point out the few negative sides of a Vmax but I will be releasing a new video next week of everything I love about mine.
That it is,I remember taking long trips with mine back in 1987. It was the king of the road for a few years
3:28 I've seen some motorcycles catch fire while filling the tank, so since very young I adopted a rule of getting off the bike to fill it. So, for me, this is not a negative side.
Hi and thanks for your message. It’s a good experienced rider’s knowledge that I appreciate to help old and new riders, I am very grateful for safety comments like yours. KR
Just found your channel since im looking for a vmax for my final bike.Im from Greece , ive been riding for 35 years now mainly sport bikes. I remember back in 96 I used to rent a vmax in the island of Rhodes. Back in the day I had a ZZR 1100 witch was and still is a fast bike. The vmax made me scared kind off 🤣Well here i am 25 years later and I want to marry a vmax...Nice mate, thank you.
Hello and thanks for watching and supporting my channel. Glad you are looking for a Vmax again to ride and enjoy. I have just bought a vmax that has been sitting out side for more than 10 years that I will rebuild on my channel. Im not sure yet if I will sell mine and keep the next one or not but my wife will only let me have one lolololol. Thanks for your mail and let me know how your search goes for a bike. kodokuna raida.
Yamaha said it will stop producing them. Get one while you still can, I bought a new one in 1986 when I was 21 and it was a lot of fun.
hello and thanks for writing. My bike is a 1985 vmax and I just purchased another yesterday, a 1995 with only 4,000 miles. It needs a lot of work so I will be making videos of rebuilding it after not running for 13 years.
Thanks for watching and subscribing and I hope you will enjoy the upcoming rebuild series
@@darrinrentruc6614 hello and thanks for your message. Yes they are so much fun. Mine is a 1985 and I just love it. I will have a complete vmax rebuild series starting soon as my 1995 vmax will arrive sunday
You need two bikes. One for pure fun and one for all day rides.
That may happen very soon!!! KR
It is a mid '80s motorcycle. Of course there's NO ABS. Ride it accordingly. As far as the brakes and suspension are concerned, the brakes and front forks were enlarged in '96. Rear shocks are easy to replace, also. My '04 handles and stops great but, as you alluded to, these bikes should only be ridden by experienced and mature motorcyclists who know what to expect. Squids should stick to bikes that suit them.
jroberthadden Hello. I have sadly known 2 Vmax riders that didn't know the bikes didn't have ABS and have since crash and died. In the next few weeks I will be making #2 about my bike and changes I have made to improve it and #3 the reasons I love my Vmax and will never sell it. I hope you will subscribe and continue to comment.
So with ABS one can monster grip the front brake? I dont think that's recommended even with ABS. People think motorcycle brakes are like car brakes. Progressive braking. Even if you have a new bike with all the nanny tech use progressive braking. Or rather don't ride a motorcycle if you think you can slam on the front brakes without repercussions.
@@TheOverisel I hope you're directing that comment to someone other than me.
@@jroberthadden I was more less thinking out loud. This reply is a discussion and not a critique or rebuttal of you or your commentary. But why would anyone assume a bike made in the 1980s would have ABS braking? You said your friends got hurt badly because they crashed their bikes. Their excuse for crashing was "My bike didnt have ABS brakes." My point is even WITH ABS brakes you never death grip the front brake on a motorcycle. Its just a shame people got hurt. Its like the personal watercraft craze of the 1990s. People jumped on them expecting to drive them like an automobile and they proceeded to hurt themselves and others- even kill other people because they assumed it was a simple gas and go type ride.
@@TheOverisel Kodokuna is the one who stated that he knew two riders who crashed and died. I am the one who said that, maybe, some riders should not be on these bikes. Re read the comment I made.
Good review, I’m looking for a vmax in my area. Can’t do the sport bike position anymore and thought a max would be something unique and interesting, especially since there’s sadly no twisty roads in my area
Thanks for watching and commenting. I love my max. My friends have sports bikes and they all ask to ride the vmax when we are out. There is something special about it. I have to finish the final two parts to my review. I hope you will continue to watch and enjoy my channel.
I'm not so sure the bike is any more dangerous than any other older bike. The fact is that a good portion of riders are quite deft on the controls. ABS and such is a nice addition, but most come to rely on it too much I think. It's especially bad if one is used to a new bike, then hops on a max. The new bike has taught them poor riding habits. I have watched so many videos of people gorilla gripping the front brake lever on bikes, or stomping on the rear, there's harsher repercussions to that on an older and less equipped bike. Poor rider input yields poor results. I've owned my max for many years, it's definitely not a refined machine, more sledge hammer than scalpel I think.
Hi and thanks for commenting and supporting my channel. I have ridden bikes since I was a child so I never grew up with the safety that new bikes now have. I like ABS because it's safe and save lives but for us oldies who grew up with out it the Vmax is no problem to ride. I always think of the Vmax as if it was a 250cc bike and someone put a 1200 in it in their garage without improving the brakes or suspension. I love my max but I also want people to be safe and enjoy this beautiful bike.
I've ridden that thing and I thought it was pretty comfortable. :)
For an hour it is, but a long ride it gets hard and uncomfortable. and its not a "thing" its a highly tuned racing machine. lolololol
Oh and you will like Fridays episode after that comment buddy.
I just purchased a red 1985 Vmax with 11,000 original miles mint condition and can’t wait to freshen it up!!
Hello Jimbo Telegraphis congratulations on your new bike!! There is something special about a vmax. I just love my bike. My bike had about the same mileage when I got it. But mine had sat in a garage under blankets for years, so I had a lot of enjoyable hours fixing it. I look forward to seeing your progress. Thanks for watching and commenting and ride safe!
Bought a 2004 V-Max with 10,600 miles, with all original parts. I sit here watching with my broken big toe from the front wheel locking up in a slow speed u-turn and laying it down. Had all my protective gear on which saved me from worse injuries. Live and you learn.
Jeff I hope you are fine and doing okay! I am still recovering from my left broken femur from simply slipping on ice. Glad you are not broken up too bad. I wish I could ride now except my leg is still not strong enough 5 months later. Thanks for watching subscribing and commenting. Take care and get well soon and back on your bike!
@@kodokunaraida1044 Thank you! Finding out it's more common and I am not the only one. haha.... Hope you also feel better soon so you can get back on the road. Like seeing scenery during your rides. Take care!
1985 was the fastest year... Transmission was a little weak... I had an 1985 and a 1992...
I have another 1985 now。there is something pure about a 1985. I love it. KR
Do you have a video on how to reinstall the fuel tank ? I removed it okay and purchased a new one. A lot of stuff to put back together. Love all your how to videos.
Hi John
Here is the link of cleaning my tank and refitting it
The video before is removing it in more detail also
If you still are not sure please let me know as I am just about to do it to my yellow vmax because the tank is leaking. Thanks for watching KR
ruclips.net/video/rMK19eLi10I/видео.html
I revised a video today about fitting a tank so I’ll release it next week for you KR
I recently got this wonderful bike ('99 model) as a Xmas present from my wife (she had been tired always listening to my bucket list) and Im following your vid's. Coudl you please be so kind to link your LED's? If possible amazon...
Hi Peter. Thanks for watching my videos. Sounds like you are lucky to have a wife that’s listening to you. I bought the LED light on AliExpress
Here is the link
Let's shop together on AliExpress with new
Your ￥ 235 in coupons are here!
a.aliexpress.com/_mtN43jE
It’s a great light
If you buy it remember you will need the brackets to fit it to your bikes front forks
If I can be of any help or support please let me know
KR
@@kodokunaraida1044 many thanks, great help! I am swapping out rims & tires into 17" PVM's. a nice project. I am fulfilling my dream - or part of my bucket list :-)
Hi Peter, I hope your bike is moving along well and the rims are perfect. Stay safe KR
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дела сейчас с в Максом друг привет из России🏍️👏
No one mentions the 2nd gear problem a lot of them had,,wtf?!
yes, it's a big problem as well as the o-ring coming out and loosing oil pressure. But even though it has it's faults it's still a badass bike and I love it. stay safe!
SORRY< I PROMISE AND LOOK And Look But you Episode topic presentation is hard to follow
The other day you show us how impress with the CHINESE LED (and i was impress too) But for the life of me i can not find the episode and much less if you let a Link to purchase the SAME one..
Can you please upload The Link, stuff from china takes forever to get to the USA
I love you channel, thanks'
Ricky
Hi Ricky. Thank you for your message.
The led upgrade makes a huge difference to riding and safety and worth the money spent
When you get the headlight you also must buy the mounting brackets
I will put the links below
For the video
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The headlight
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Beakers
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If you need any more help let me know
Thanks for supporting my channel KR
Don't use high octane.... 91RON (87 octane here in USA) is what's required... Higher octane burns slower and you will get carbon deposits on pistons....
thanks for your comment. After reading I checked the octane levels in gasoline in Japan and you are right in stating that even regular fuel is fine to use in a 1985 vmax. Thank you for your correction and comment
You sure about that? I had purchased one in 1986 and I thought it required 91 octane, Unless you are talking about the newer ones
@@darrinrentruc6614 No he is not---use the lowest octane.
Yellow??🙄🙄
You don't like yellow? I loved the way it looked. next Vmax I may paint dark grey. KR
Where is part2?
Hi Quins, thanks for watching. Sadly I am in hospital at the moment with a broken left femur recovering from the operation. I have nearly finished part 2 and as soon as I’m released I’ll publish it. Thanks again for watching!!
@@kodokunaraida1044 Woo! I wish you a speedy recovery お大事に Thanks~
Thank you very much for your kind words. I was riding my bike and hit some ice on the road. The bike fell on my left leg shattering my femur. I hope to get home ASAP but it will still be a few more weeks in hospital
よろしくお願いします。 悲しいことに、私のバイクは道路の氷の上を滑って左足に落ち、大腿骨を粉砕しました。 早く退院するのを楽しみにしていますが、しばらく時間がかかります。
@Kodokuna raida Ride carefully Hope VMAX is okay ,Looking forward to continuing to update your channel🙏