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F.Y.I. The elusive front shock in the rear suspension just, search for a 1994 Yamaha.
-Center 8203
-Rear 8204

http://rydefx2.com/e-catalog.aspx

7 matches found.
Year Manufacturer Model Air 2.0 Ski 9200 Series Ski 8200 Series Ski 8400 Series Ski 9200 Series Center 8200 Series Center 8600 Series Center 9200 Series Rear 8200 Series Rear 8600 Series Rear
90 - 96 YAMAHA PHAZER II 8205
90 - 96 YAMAHA PHAZER II LE 8205
90 - 96 YAMAHA PHAZER II ST 8205
91 - 94 YAMAHA EXCITER II 8203 8204
91 - 94 YAMAHA EXCITER II LE 8203 8204
91 - 94 YAMAHA EXCITER II SX 8203 8204
92 - 94 YAMAHA VMAX 4 8203 8204

I believe (?) I was told in 1994 that the Vmax4's rear suspension travel was increased by moving the front arm mounting position on the rail to the top hole. The one picture is from my 1986 Vmax540.

I purchased the shock that Chuck suggested from HPE. The first initial look, the new shock looked just like what I needed, the same as the 1983. Upon further inspection the difference is in the spring height adjustment. The new shock (VMax 4 shock) is 3/4" shorter where the spring fits. I have needed this shock and I had something in my hand that was close so I started in on it. I turned the top of the lower aluminum adjustment down in the lathe and then I turned the top spring retainer to give me a bit more clearance. I gained just over a 1/4" so the difference was less than 1/2". You can see in the photo the original shock spring is adjusted nearly as tight as it will go and the new shock is as low as it goes and they are about the same. I then went to put it in the rear skid and found my next issue with the rear shock mount. Had to do some grinding to get the top spring retainer to clear the mount. Tried the set up on Saturday and seems much beter. Thanks to Chuck and Tyler for this great site, I would have long since given up on the V Max if it were not for this site.

Kyle, Thanks for the update !

Hello, I am searching for center shock to a vmax 540.
Have followed the links from this page, but no result.

Please share your contacts.

Pal

Google...

http://www.hiperf.com/acatalog/Online_C ... a_252.html

http://www.hiperf.com/acatalog/rydefxshocks.pdf

https://www.denniskirk.com/kimpex/track ... /10287.sku

Exciter II / II LE / II SX 1991-94 8203 8204
V-Max 4 1992-94 8203 8204

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You are welcome ! Happy new year !