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Chris · Post by **Chris** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:52 pm

Hey guys im new at this forum , been here a few times but jus actualy registed , Umm got a 91 v max jus the other day , not to bad of shape , i figure to put plastic skis and make it perfect shape i will be in to 2000$ canadian , not to bad i dont think well VMAX540 told me to post some pics on here of it from the tottalyamaha site so here it is

opsled · Post by **opsled** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:24 pm

Welcome Chris, She looks to be in preaty good shape. (nice find). There are alot of guys here that really know there stuff but it gets a little slow sometimes this time of year.
Phil (opsled)

Post by **Vmax540** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:27 pm

Looking good.... ! Love the seat cover color ! Keep us informed of your progress !

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:50 pm

The seat is getting re done in a brighter Red , Red snow slips on the running boreds , black skis with red handles , red and gold number decals are being made right now , Port and polish , 44mm carbs and twin stingers insted of the can on it Should be nice

Post by **Vmax540** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 6:44 pm

Chris, have you read the Dynotech results in the "Articles Section" ? http://www.vintagevmax.com/pipe_test.htm

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:45 pm

So what should i do with the pipes to get the most hp , , , THey would only run low 90s mph ? Wasnt the 81 SRX faster than that ?Oh and how many of these Sleds were made , Mine was made in april 1990 , so its a 91

vmax-540 · Post by **vmax-540** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:29 pm

Most Vmax's would run on ice , and in a good state of tune in the mid to high 90's . If you go to a 19 tooth top sprocket then you can pick up another 3 or 4 MPH. But you have to remember that these sleds are getting old and all the bearings in the drive line need to be in good shape , and the whole sled needs to be well maintained. A sled of any make or model is not going to reach it's top potential if it has been beat to death , and every thing is out of adjustment. Pay attention to the details and everything will take care of itself. And yes the 81 SRX is a little faster , but it takes a lot more work to keep it running well, it maybe a rocket today and a dog tomorrow, but the Vmax runs good most of the time. Also I would rather drive my Vmax on a 100 mile ride then my SRX ,the 81 rear suspension is harder then he--.

Post by **Vmax540** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:39 pm

Chris wrote:So what should i do with the pipes to get the most hp , , , THey would only run low 90s mph ? Wasnt the 81 SRX faster than that ?Oh and how many of these Sleds were made , Mine was made in april 1990 , so its a 91

I wish there was a way to find out the production #'s and I'm keeping a list of serial #'s from anyone that is willing to share the vin#'s and will figure a way to put a running number on the site to at least give us a ball park figure ? J.M.O. That the 1983's were the highest production followed by 1984 or 86 models and the 88-91Canadian numbers are all fairly low ?

Post by **Vmax540** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:43 pm

I'll give up the 4-5 mph to the 81SRX in favor of the greatly increased reliability/rideability of the 540 !

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:18 pm

So 90 - 95 mph stock ? a little more if i get a 19 tooth gear, thats not to bad , Ill get you the vin number of my 91

agfirecat · Post by **agfirecat** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 8:13 pm

ive got #198 of the 83 model

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 7:44 pm

Well i gave Vmax540 my vin number , ITS # 1 first off the line . . . in 91 and last year for them , might be worth something

Undertaker#13 · Post by **Undertaker#13** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:17 pm

I've got serial # 001390 on my 1984 V-Max

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:23 pm

Ya they all started at 000101 V Max540 said , mines 000102

opsled · Post by **opsled** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:05 am

Chris wrote:Ya they all started at 000101 V Max540 said , mines 000102

Hi Chris, You might want to consider restoring that sled to perfect showroom stock and save your mods for another project. With a serial # of 102 and the last year of production you have something very special that will be worth alot if done right and it's value will only appreciate. Condition, originality and history are the most important things to the value on any vintage sled but desirability, production #'s and production year can play a much greater roll in a sleds value. I don't think anyone knows how many 91 Vmaxes were produced but it can't be that many. With the serial # on yours it should rank at the top of them all for that year and being the last year of production will make a huge difference. The Vmax 540 is becoming more and more valuable each year and any collector would love to have that sled especially if it is done right so be carfull with it. Even if you don't restore it but keep it in it's current condition and try to find all the correct parts for it you will be increasing it's value.
Good Luck, Phil

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