2006 Yamaha VMax

[gav]

This just in!! Yamaha are set to rerelease the Yamaha, but its doing an extreme makeover course first, what do you reckon?










errr of course some of this may not be quite true
:whistle:

[Dadpole]

:no: It was hit with an even bigger ugly stick than the one that hit me.

[Spaz]

I don't like it. It looks like what Kawasaki did to the Z1000, give an old legend a face lift when the style it already had was bloody cool anyway and some people like the old school handling as well.
I reckon it's a waste of a vmax sticker, I would have called it something else IMO.

[TonyB]

IMO it would look pretty good with a solid colour, like black.

[Clockwork]

First impressions only...... but I think I like it

:niceone:

[2_SL0]

Im with Jackrat, I mean Yamaha like ugly but not that UGLY. Its either photoshopped or Some Americans pride and joy customised.

[White trash]

I don't think it's photoshopped.

Reminds me of a Lazareth or the likes from one of them French cutom houses. Bloody mint, where do I sign?

[Sensei]

Reminds me of a Lazareth or the likes from one of them French cutom houses. Bloody mint, where do I sign?


I think they did a Supercharge one as well

[Motu]

The VMax is a thug,there is no place for delicate little tailpieces on a VMax - you don't make ugly pretty by plucking it's eyebrows.

[Coyote]

I agree with TonyB, it'll look cool with a solid colour, maybe the Yamaha Metallic Blue

Doesn't look photoshopped, it's just a customised bike. Pretty tame in camparison to a few other modded bikes

[Teflon]

I like it.

I prefer the MT-01.

[WINJA]

THATS JUST AN EGLI SPECIAL FROM SWEEDEN I THINK

[gav]

Photo shop? Egli?? WTF, well heres a hint, try the website on the second photo, http://www.tecno-bike.com
THey customise all sorts, not just the vmax.
Oh and it seems I've received another red rep from the SpankMan, as its not a General Bike item, so he's put it in Sports Bikes and Tourers, but really a Vmax, shouldnt it be in either Sports Bike tuning section or in the Hogs and Cruisers forum, why doesnt it just stay in General Bike stuff? Think I'll red rep him about it, eerrr, if you don't see me for ahile, I may be banned or something..... :devil2:

[HDTboy]

I like it a lot

[stevedee]

I think it rocks, naked and beaut. Pass the peanutts.

spd:-)

[zadok]

IMO it would look pretty good with a solid colour, like black.
How about green?

[2_SL0]

How about green?

Thats more ugly than the first one. :puke:


Before any one says it, I know I own a green bike.
But my bike is a thing of beauty, for all to admire. :motu: :whistle:

[skidz]

Green is ugly. Black would be better.

[hondacmx450]

hahaah i like it it is a streetfighter and i like streetfighters im going hard ops finished hahhaah

[Matt Bleck]

piece'a crapp!! :puke:

[Zed]

This just in!! Yamaha are set to rerelease the Yamaha, but its doing an extreme makeover course first, what do you reckon?Stared at it for a minute and still couldn't decide whether I like it, sorry. Either way I'd sure take it for a blat if I was offered the keys! :ride:

[gav]

We can do black.....

[Motig]

:no: I mean whats the point

[skidz]

We can do black.....
That looks better.

[Sniper]

I think I like it too.

[vmx1200nz]

20 years on, the only good max is one that can be riden fast and surprises sport bike riders.
The challange is laid, whos up for it.
1. Off the lights :motu:
2. top gear roll on :blah:
3. as hard as you can slap your mama to dairy flat and back. :sherlock:

[zadok]

If you whoop some Gixer butt, let us know! :apumpin:

[gav]

20 years on, the only good max is one that can be riden fast and surprises sport bike riders.
The challange is laid, whos up for it.
1. Off the lights :motu:
2. top gear roll on :blah:
3. as hard as you can slap your mama to dairy flat and back. :sherlock:
You might lay the smack down on the odd unsuspecting 600, but stay clear of gixxer thous and busa's etc, you havent ridden a late model (under 3 years) thou, have you? :psst:

[Sensei]

Tryed a Full HP model awhile back & have to say bloody powerful .I have done alot of 1/4 mile Drags so know how to launch a powrful bike & would have to say you'd have to be on the money if you were to beat a late model 1000 cc bike off the light's. Not undo able but They V-Max only put out 146HP at the crank . Not 165+ like the new 1000's more like a 750 HP now adays

[ajturbo]

Tryed a Full HP model awhile back & have to say bloody powerful .I have done alot of 1/4 mile Drags so know how to launch a powrful bike & would have to say you'd have to be on the money if you were to beat a late model 1000 cc bike off the light's. Not undo able but They V-Max only put out 146HP at the crank . Not 165+ like the new 1000's more like a 750 HP now adays

hahahah..

who really cares??
i think ANY V-MAX looks hot.....

[Sensei]

hahahah..

who really cares??
i think ANY V-MAX looks hot.....

Thought you may seen as you own one of the slowest bikes on the Planet :Pokey:

[SARGE]

We can do black.....


now THAT i like..bet it still handles like a brick though. a Vmax was my first bike our of the service (1987.. brand new) chassis flexed like a handsaw under power, front end felt heavy under the best of conditions, rear suspension was too soft for the torque and had the old "shaft effect" accellerating out of a turn (you old max-ers know what that was like..)

also had the V-Boost though.. felt kinda like a Holly 780 double pump on a BB Ford when it came on.. manic

i ended up swapping the rear shocks with a set of billet steel bars and mated them to a set of gusseted 6 foot wheelie bars (legal in the States in the 80's and 90's.. not sure about now..) 10.5 second quarter mile out of the box, 10.20 with a few tweeks(V&H full kit, 5 degree advance,HOT coils and 9mm wires, rejet.. etc) and fastest ET was a 10 flat on slicks and Turbo Blue race gas.. wish we had some of the technology we have now in the aftermarket.. would have made a huge difference in ET's

Thursday at th local dragstrip was Test N Tune night, fridays were Match Racing nights ( run what you brung..)(Saturdays were NHRA sanctiond events...) used to trailer the Mustang down and tie the 'Max down in the bed of the truck and race all night ( Truck did a 22.7 quarter mile one night..)

legendary bikes man..

[What?]

I think the first one is grouse - best looking street fighter yet.
The MT01, however, looks like a Tonka toy.

[Bonez]

Congats Yamaha for 20 years of V-Max production. Must be doing something right ah?

[vmx1200nz]

its all about odds,
and two out of three, i can win, zx10, zx12 and the bus included.
and the third is just a hoot.
Have you raced a vmax on NOS lately?

[ajturbo]

Thought you may seen as you own one of the slowest bikes on the Planet :Pokey:


so it was YOU :tugger: who over took me while i was out testing the scooter:ride: :hug:

[Waylander]

I just had to drag this thread back to life lol.

[ajturbo]

[quote=Waylander;863274]I just had to drag this thread back to life lol.[/quote

i am just so ever proud of you!...:done:

[Waylander]

[quote=Waylander;863274]I just had to drag this thread back to life lol.[/quote

i am just so ever proud of you!...:done:
I hear you're gonna be up this way begining of January.

[k1w160]

Gidday,

If you want to see the real new V-max then check this link.

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/10/20/new-yamaha-vmax-from-tokyo-motor-show/

Cheers

[Waylander]

Gidday,

If you want to see the real new V-max then check this link.

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/10/20/new-yamaha-vmax-from-tokyo-motor-show/

Cheers
Don't like the radiator/oil cooler thing. Looks like it'd reak off first big bump in the road or rough landing wheelie.


But keen as for the 800 more cc, fuel injection and upgraded suspension.

[Cajun]

This is bit like waylander.

[ajturbo]

[quote=ajturbo;863423]
I hear you're gonna be up this way begining of January.

this time i will make it... as i have booked luke's flight to land up there.. so a suppose i had better be there... lol

[Waylander]

This is bit like waylander.
You know it. why else would I ride a bike that stands out in a crowed.

Hey wait a minute. I know someone else whos bike does that (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=527)....

[Cajun]

I just had to drag this thread back to life lol.



You know it. why else would I ride a bike that stands out in a crowed.

Hey wait a minute. I know someone else whos bike does that (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=527)....

Your the one who raised a dead thead for no reason, apart to be an attention whore, why i posted the picture
ATTENTION WHORE

[Waylander]

Your the one who raised a dead thead for no reason, apart to be an attention whore, why i posted the picture
ATTENTION WHORE

My bike is my reason lol.:rockon:

Ok you want new info, the rumor is that the new Vmax as posted by k1w160 will be realeased in 2008. Every bike shop I've talked to here in NZ and in the states has confirmed that.

And there have been a few sightings of it being road tested in southern California.

[vmx1200nz]

i like dead treads, its like finding a peanut between the cushions on the couch.
however......i reckon they only need to put good rims and update brakes,suspension and they would keep selling them.

[Waylander]

Nah, updated power plant is necessary now with today's line up of power cruisers.

The Vmax would need more 'oomph' to keep it's king of muscle bikes title.

[Kornholio]

The Vmax would need more 'oomph' to keep it's king of muscle bikes title.

LOL!!! as if it ever was king...more like the village idiot :p

It still looks like a fat pig :done:

[vmx1200nz]

25 years later its still here!:gob: who remembers an old japanese sport bike (except the CB750,Z900,GPz900,86" gsxr750):whocares:
vmax club has 4000 current members!:Punk: thats a lot of bacon to fry.

[Kornholio]

25 years later its still here!:gob: who remembers an old japanese sport bike (except the CB750,Z900,GPz900,86" gsxr750):whocares:
vmax club has 4000 current members!:Punk: thats a lot of bacon to fry.

Suuuueeyyyy :D


No offence mate...its a joke between me and Waylander

[beyond]

EEwwww!!!!! Now that's a fat pig. :sick:

[vmx1200nz]

thats not fair, the max doesnt weigh that much or have rolls! or eat cake by the plate!:dodge: its only 265kg?!or there abouts. I'm wanting to sell mine and i just did a comparo to the r1150gs, only 65kw (vmax is 103kw), hmmmm:shit: doesnt seem much.

[Hillbilly]

Here's the new 2007 V-Max, however I couldn't find any mention of it on the Yamaha Australia website:

[Waylander]

Here's the new 2007 V-Max, however I couldn't find any mention of it on the Yamaha Australia website:
That's cause Yamaha Aussie don't think it will sell here so you'de have to import from Japan.
Funny how they still think that despite the numbers of them there are in this country.

Just wait till the updated version comes out.:rockon::yes:


And come now Korn, you're old enough to remember when the first Vmax came out and considering it still gets respect from damn near all bikers.

In 22 years will someone say the same for your bike?

[Kornholio]

In 22 years will someone say the same for your bike?

Well considering they have been making the GSXR 750 for 20+ years and making improvements on every model since, I would say YES!! :sunny:

[Waylander]

Well considering they have been making the GSXR 750 for 20+ years and making improvements on every model since, I would say YES!! :sunny:
No, they will be talking about the current one (as in the one that has just been put out with all the new bits) instead of the 'legendary original'

Even when the new Max comes out, I promise you alot of the sales will be from older riders that will think to themselfs, "I rememeber riding one of these when they were first released and damn that thing was cool!"

[Bonez]

No, they will be talking about the current one (as in the one that has just been put out with all the new bits) instead of the 'legendary original'

Even when the new Max comes out, I promise you alot of the sales will be from older riders that will think to themselfs, "I rememeber riding one of these when they were first released and damn that thing was cool!"
What about the ones that said "my goodness what have I done?"

[Waylander]

What about the ones that said "my goodness what have I done?"
Those people exhist?

[Bonez]

I know where there is a Vmax for sale. PM me for details of where to look at it.

[Kornholio]

BLAH BLAH BLAH

:zzzz: :zzzz: :zzzz:

[Waylander]

:zzzz: :zzzz: :zzzz:
Man you old people get tired easily.

[hXc]

It's still a Yamaha, still a Vmax, still fucking ugly, and I still don't like it.:whocares:

[Waylander]

It's still a Yamaha, still a Vmax, still fucking ugly, and I still don't like it.:whocares:
Only cause you've never ridden one.

And even I admit it's ugly.

[hXc]

Only cause you've never ridden one.Exactly. Why would I even bother to ride something I have no direct interest in owning?

[Bonez]

Only cause you've never ridden one.

And even I admit it's ugly.It does make the original Munch Mammoth look good doesn't it?

[Waylander]

Exactly. Why would I even bother to ride something I have no direct interest in owning?Cause riding bikes of any type is fun. You don't have to want to buy a bike to enjoy riding it.

And you never know, you may like it. 3 years I ago I had no intention of ever owning an ugly plastic coverd sportsbike. Now, I've ridden quite a few and one day that R6 will be mine.

[Waylander]

It does make the original Munch Mammoth look good doesn't it?

Good God man!! The Vmax looks heaps better than that.... thing.

[Bonez]

Good God man!! The Vmax looks heaps better than that.... thing.Lol Just fishing.

[Bonez]

Out of interest what would a '95 vmax with 23,000 odd ks sell for?

[Waylander]

With or withought Vboost? Any mods?

[Bonez]

With or withought Vboost? Any mods?Unsure. Say without vboost and stock.

[Waylander]

Unsure. Say without.
5-7k depending on condition
With Vboost I'de say 8-10k

This is for pure stock though no mods. I could be way off but that's what I've seen them advertised for here and in the states.

[doc]

There is a harley that is still in production after 50 years. Bout time that a jappa got close , but isn't the xv yamaha motor older . Not stirring just fishing.

[Bonez]

There is a harley that is still in production after 50 years.What model Harley is that pray tell? Last I heard the Royal Enfeild Bullet was the m/c with the longest model run. Hell the humble GN250 has a longer model run the any HD model, and vmax, if memory serve me right.

[doc]

What model Harley is that pray tell? Last I heard the Royal Enfeild Bullet was the m/c with the longest model run. Hell the humble GN250 has a longer model run the any HD model, and vmax, if memory serve me right.

Get your fact straight and report back boy

[Waylander]

This should be good.

[Bonez]

This should be good.Nah I give up.

[doc]

The correct answer is XL 1957 Elvis even rode one

[Bonez]

The correct answer is XL 1957 Elvis even rode oneAnd what type of donk did that have. And what is the current XL donk? Do they share the same frame?

[doc]

And what type of donk did that have. And what is the current XL donk? Do they share the same frame?

Absolutely identical to a true believer even has the same name. You jappas have no faith or loyality. Disgusting

[Bonez]

Absolutely identical to a true believer even has the same name. You jappas have no faith or loyality. DisgustingYou win ;)

Marketing is a wonderfull thing.

[doc]

You win ;)
Thanks but as I'm older and was alive at the time could you please repeat that occasionally on this website, I forget things and don't want everyone elso to. I'll give a red rep if you don't

[Waylander]

Absolutely identical to a true believer even has the same name. You jappas have no faith or loyality. Disgusting
True believer? So harley ownership is a cult now? When's the mass suicide, the leader has already made off with your money.

Seriously man, if I wanted to pay that much for the name then maybe I'de own a harley. But for now, I'll stick to something just as good but more than half the price.

[Bonez]

Thanks but as I'm older and was alive at the time could you please repeat that occasionally on this website, I forget things and don't want everyone elso to. I'll give a red rep if you don't
Only if my elsymers doesn't decide to kick in. How is Elvis anyway?

[doc]

True believer? So harley ownership is a cult now? When's the mass suicide, the leader has already made off with your money.

Seriously man, if I wanted to pay that much for the name then maybe I'de own a harley. But for now, I'll stick to something just as good but more than half the price.

Ride a Lada do we?

[Bonez]

Waylander I'm trying to get may head around this Vmax Vboost thing. Was it in every model and came on at 6000rpm? Or for specific market years? I've gathered that it can be altered to kick in at 3000rpm or less.

[Waylander]

Vboost is Carb sharing, gives you a good kick in the pants at 6,000rpm and yes it can be modified to activate at different times.
Usually you mod it so that it is either on all the time or activates at 3,000, the mod is called T-boost, Z-boost or some other letter -boost (very imaginative those people....)

It's not on all models though, not sure if it just didn't come on some of them for certain years or if each year had one with and one without.

But the 1992 model I took for a test ride from Boyd Honda in Hamilton didn't have Vboost. Bought my 1985 month or two later and it definately has it, easy to tell the difference when you ride it.

[vmx1200nz]

:rockon: oh:gob: get real the new gsxr has as much in common as saying that falcon or comadore's are 20 years old, the max IS the same. (not that thats a great thing......until you hit the hot-up shops)
gsxr has had 7 re encarnations....at least, thats seven completely different bikes . similair stickers

[Kornholio]

:rockon: oh:gob: get real the new gsxr has as much in common as saying that falcon or comadore's are 20 years old, the max IS the same. (not that thats a great thing......until you hit the hot-up shops)
gsxr has had 7 re encarnations....at least, thats seven completely different bikes . similair stickers

Exactly...they kept improving the GSXR whereas the VMAX stayed 'blah'.... I see your point tho

Each to their own.... :sunny:

[vmx1200nz]

cold duck. prior to shocks, screen and seat.

[TonyB]

Saw a shiney, new, production Yamaha V-Max with 300HP as standard. It was an outboard engine but.

[Waylander]

Saw a shiney, new, production Yamaha V-Max with 300HP as standard. It was an outboard engine but.
Yamaha also use the motor in jetskis and snowmobiles.

[Waylander]

cold duck. prior to shocks, screen and seat.
Nos on a Vmax... You really are one crazy bastard you know that?

[vmx1200nz]

i took if off after the rally. great fun, not really useable.

[Waylander]

lol not in NZ no.

[Mr. Peanut]

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The V-max is no faster than a Honda 250.

[Waylander]

AS posted in the other thread man, the Vmax was short shifted below 4,500 revs.

Proper start is in second gear running all the way to 8,000 and keeping it above 6,000 would have been much faster.

[Mr. Peanut]

HONDA 250!!!! :lol:

[vmx1200nz]

yeah right!:sick: first gear is needed, 2nd gear start is not faster.
i havent seen a 250 do 10.8! as recorded on a vmax in 1985.:rockon:

[vmx1200nz]

were you born in 85?:gob:

[Waylander]

yeah right!:sick: first gear is needed, 2nd gear start is not faster.
i havent seen a 250 do 10.8! as recorded on a vmax in 1985.:rockon:
SEcond gear keeps it from flipping. (or atleast keeps me from worrying about it flipping)

And guess what, my bike is a 1985 model:Punk: