the VMAX is back

[780srxgeorge]

hi guys new here. i am on TY fourms but my nephew picked up a 86 vmax an i am helping to do a little resto on it.going w/ a polairs ex-10 for the back.my buddy rebuilt the motor.but the chaisse is a little rouf.i got some gears from my 85-v that i had long time ago thay are 16-35 .this thing is going to rock.for right now just get the sled on the snow an next yr do some painting.try to get some pic on here soon.THANKS and great sight

[Vmax540]

George, sounds like a neat project and someday I want to put a different rear suspension in a chassic I have upstairs in my garage. Consider adding the longer TSS struts to balance out the longer travel higher rear suspension. Pictures !

[Vmax540]

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[Bob Vehring]

Chuck, tell me about the longer struts, from what, are they a bolt in swap?

[Vmax540]

Chuck, tell me about the longer struts, from what, are they a bolt in swap?

Bob, lots of guys adding the longer Struts when installing a longer travel rear which adds height. Try some searches. Here are some T.S.S. sleds with the longer Vmax struts !


The front Struts from the 1994-96 Vmax 5-600cc sleds will give you 2" more travel ! You need the longer shock covers, springs and aluminum knuckles along with the struts. You can find them fairly reasonable on E-bay, any parts forum or salvage yards ! I bought a set of brand new(rare) Genuine Yamaha GYT Kit struts off of E-bay that were an upgrade for the Vmax 5-600 sleds with adjustable dampening, rebound and slightly longer travel for $75.00 ! Yamaha part # SMA-8CA91-10-00

*The 540 has to be widened to ~41" ski center in order for the longer Strut towers to clear the hood or notch the hood ? ! ?

http://www.vintagevmax.com/springrates.html

[780srxgeorge]

thanks for the info on the TSS but just going w/ the stock.me & hem should have the sled done this week sumtime i think w/ work & all.the pol-ex-10 should be in today.YAMAHAS rule like BLING BLING

[780srxgeorge]

well got 97% done just waiting for skiskins & trying to get chock working right.should have sum pics realy soon.w/ work & the sled to get done no time to post but there is befor & after.thanks for all the info.just luv those old yammys sleds.it dont get no better!.

[780srxgeorge]

Here is a few pics from my nephews phone from the restoration.

[780srxgeorge]

[chrisrider63]

nice...