Yamaha V Max 1200 - Can we get her started?
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- More messing about to get my V MAX back on the road!
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Always wanted a v-max since I was in high school ,that was a long time ago ,in fact I think I remember they'd stopped making them cause they were so fast back then and when the crotch rockets started coming out like the Honda interceptor and ninja ,they started making em again ,always been a bad ass bike ,love it
Fantastic bike, and it took me through Europe like it was nothing!
Always loved the sound of these at idle. Get to do some work on mine this winter.
OH HE LOOKED SO HAPPY WHEN HE CAME HOME, CHEEKY LITTLE GRIN, WELL DONE OLD BEAN, REGARDS FROM LONDON
Thank you kindly sir
Rock on! Always was in awe of the VMax, great find :D Hope you have many fun miles and great adventures on it, mate!
Always wanted one since I remember!
When I was a kid...everyone had the poster of this bike on their wall. Totally impractical, but so cool.....!!!!!
Yes, doesn't corner, does 20mpg...but fuck me it's cool!
christopher shirley People always say the same old thing about the vmax usually because they've never rode one. Nothing wrong with a max they corner a lot better than the bikes i grew up on, go like fuck & never fail to put a smile on your face. By the way unlike what the other person said they do about 30-35 to the gallon not 20, it might be a bit more unless you're bringing in the vboost all the time then the fuel starts to go down, get one you wont regret it.
That hose with the broken end does not go to the airbox-it goes to the #2 carb. This is a California model so it comes with the charcoal canister for emission.
Great news that the bike starts and runs nicely
That's right Ant, she's alive!
You better give this lady a bloody good paint job...stoked for you that she's a goer....
Thanks man, you know it. I want her black...but I will throw something more exotic there. But full service first!
Good to see it running.The air filter is factory and you are right about the emissions canister. Don't forget to change the gear oil for the shaft drive and the early years used to run a bit hot, might want to check the temperature sensor to see what temp its opening.
Hi Mik, yes - that is planned, got some gear oil ordered. Thanks for the tip and teh info - much appreciated.
Looks like you lucked out and found a winner! Those crash protectors around the engine are a bonus, too!! Good stuff! 👍 🏍
Thanks Marty, yes, I'm really happy about this. Still lots needs doing. Better get back to work then :)
Nice. Learning about my bike with you. Thanks
Smae here buddy, and what a bike it is!
@@MackieBass vmax 2003
How exciting dude, chuffed it didn’t give you too much of a headache. Nice one Mackie👍
True, but there is still a lot need doing. But she's alive!
Congrats Mackie! Too cool for school!
Old school for school! :)
Fucking bad ass! Glad she wasn't too much of a hassle. She'll be running tight in no time!!!
Yeah man, so happy about it. There's still plenty to do but we'll get there!
There fantastic engines, don't think she will cause you much grief. You make a lovely couple.
Aww, thank you. I'm hoping this summer we can have some good adventures together :)
great stuff Mackie well pleased she started for you :) she sounds lovely
She does roar nicely. Like a lioness!
I 'm the same way where reading on how to i can't stand i'd rather do hands on to better understand.
Love the V-MAX 1200.
What a fantastic HOTROD!
Hot rod and a drag bike too :)
Wicked stuff, just read the comments below and you know about the right indicator 🤘🏻
Yes, I spotted it on the bike...it never came back since, but I will double check it all.
faaaajna bryczka ;) dobrej zabawy życze
Dzieki stary, dajemy rade :)
Awesome you got it running, perhaps the pop's I heard were just the bad gas working its way out. Cheers ride safe man!
Yes mate, old petrol in the system. Also I think right side exhaust is blowing slightly... - al to be rectified shortly!
I think you have a good one there, relatively tidy, engine seems looked after, puzzled that one indicator is on all the time but apart from that looks like a good un . Enjoy
Yes, the indicator. It went off as soon I "reboot" the engine ;) Not came back since, but I will double check the electrical connections at later stage,
Love that seat 👍
Mackie i think the fuel would have been orange because it's had fuel stabiliser in it mate especially since the bike has fired right up without you having to clean out any jets.
That's a really good point. I didn't even think of that.
Its beautiful mackie. It may be tight to work on, but at least theres no computer bullshit to deal with.
Very true! Less things to go wrong. These engines are bulletproof, or so I've heard. But damn it's tight!
Lucky you didn't need to pull carbs n rebuild. The pilot circuit on these carbs plug so easily. Good job man.. Now have carbs synced n shell purrr..
Done and done! - what a bike!
Hi I’m looking to buy one of these. I live in California. If I keep it outside will it be difficult to start in the cold mornings?
Just like any other manual choke, carb engine. I'd say go for it!
@@MackieBass I live in California and never use the choke--also although it does say CHOKE on the lever they are 4 enricheners .
The beast lives! And doesn’t it sound great.
You know it Tony, and I'm really happy about it.
Try Sapporo Japanese beer from tesco. Really nice flavour.
Oh I tried that, really good!
great stuff sounds good .. are you doing custom stuff to it or just a new bike the way it is ?
Hey man, I won't be doing many mods on it, if any...I'll throw a paintjob and a proper service, but would like to keep it fairly standard for my trip.
My guess is the canister with the hose that is split that goes to the air filter housing is a charcoal canister that is found on California models and also evidently on Japanese models too. I don't see the canister on the parts microfiche however.www.ronayers.com/oemparts/l/yam/50042e32f8700209bc78a2e2/1989-v-max-1200-vmx12wc-partsI use the Ron Ayers website a lot to find parts and look at the diagrams. On the gas tank diagrams you will see that there is a fuel filter. You might want to replace that ?
Looks to me like she's had an engine rebuild, or close to it! But glad she runs ok, and what a mouthy bitch, sounds awesome!! As said below, give her a damn good paintjob mate, I'm sure you have some ideas. RSM8
Hi Ian, I don't think engine was rebuilt, but then again - I don't know for sure. Yes, paint job is coming, but not yet - she needs a good service first!
Love the new bad boy you got. Sounds BEEF
She sure does! Thanks man.
Looks like California v max with that canister on
It was imported from Japan, but I'm guessing it's teh same as teh california model. Emission controll catalyst carnister and all that...I did some research since.
MackieBass my mate lent me his v max years ago while he was overseas went to petrol station to fill her up coundnt find the fuel tank felt like a right knob had to phone him up I wound have never looked under the seat fast bike when v boost kicks in brakes not good dodgy handling in bends but get it on a straight road Jesus it went like a missile
Ooooooooh Yeah !!🤘
That's right man, however it's not over yet...in factthe jorune has just began!
Like the bike it would look good with ram pipes and not dummy tank
Haha! YES! I know, but I think I will keep her standard for my trip.
Rather then take the carbs off completely buy a can of sea foam motor treatment and stick it in the petrol tank. Americans use it all the time. Also did the engine thermostat open?
Edward Leniston good point Edward. How do u check the engine thermostat? What do I look for?
MackieBass check the temperature gauge when the engine is hot it should move toward the hot end of the scale. If not then it is likely that the thermostat is probably broken and needs to be replaced or the switch has failed. Either way I would replace the thermostat just for peace of mind.
Multi lingual swearing - it's the future.Do i need to send you some Chang/ Leo second vid when you're on the wagon? Lol
Yes please John, Today I have a hangover from hell, so a cold one right now would be amazing!
SOS Motley Crue
You know it!
Sorry no dummy tank