1985 Yamaha Vmax

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Bryan H

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To have the only Chain drive VMax in Michigan

What motivated you to start your project?

went to bike week and seen what the VMax guys were doing

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

converted from shaft drive to chain drive

What are you most proud of?

That it was the first chain drive VMax in Michigan

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Thing about the swing arm and YZF wheels and brakes

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Specifics

Classification: Classic/Restored
Make, Model & Year: Yamaha Vmax 1985
Time spent: hundreds
Motorcycle cost: 3800
Money spent: 13,000
Engine: Was and 1198, Big bore 1327 and 2nd gear upgrade done by PCW racing in NY
Intake: Flat slide carbs
Exhaust: Kirker 4 into 1 with Super Trap
Transmission: 5 speed with under cut gears and 2nd gear upgrade
Frame: Stock with foot peg cut off and new 1 inch tubes welded in to strengthen frame and look better
Suspension: 5 inch over stock for chain drive conversion and chromed
Wheels, tires and brakes: 200 Avon on rear and front
Finish – Paint: painted and build by Bryan Hoeve
Accessories: progressive rear spring and lowered 3 inches, PM brake and clutch levers, FZR polished wheels and brakes and machined brand brackets

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