I Bought The WORST Yamaha V-max In The World....Can We Get It Running?

I bought the worst Yamaha V-Max in the world for just $500! Can we get it running? This bike had sat in a barn for at least 10 years where nature was not kind to it. In that time it became a habitat for mice, bugs, and questionable organic material which really trashed the machine top to bottom.
This bike needs a ton of help and even though I bought it cheap at just $500, it is going to cost me far more to make it road worthy. Every nut, bolt, and fastener on the bike is corroded and requires a torch or impact to undo. This one won't be easy....
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[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well it seems you all were ready for Vmax content as I have been hinting at it for a bit now! I really thought we would have this bike running for this video but the bike had other plans. We will get there and I have lots to show you on the electrical side next video. On another note...bike names for fun: - Peemax - Rat Stink (rat fink reference from a viewer!) - Hazmax (hazzmat suits) What are some of yours?

[@TheScooterClown]

"Rat Stink" ..... Love the HazMax... Thank God we don't have to smell-a-vision... That is GROSS.

[@TheGie11]

Peemax so cute

[@paulrooney8164]

@@BrickHouseBuilds Shredder’s piss missile

[@paulrooney8164]

@@TheScooterClown rat stink is my favorite so far

[@leon0]

Max Scabies, because you have rescued her from The Damned. She will live again. You've done a stellar job on fuel, air is going in without restriction, compression (? sounds OK on the starter) so all you need is spark. You've probably solved it all by now anyway but I'd replace the HT leads and plugs because they are almost certainly as crusty at the rest of the bike. If you have one spark, that means at least one coils is OK. Loved this video. Thanks.

[@The_Original_Q]

Being 55 years old this was a beast in my day! Love the channel, glad i found you through Craig.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Did you search for this video? Or did a YT algorithm, or AI find you? They know ore about you now, than your best friend.

[@eddier155]

Yeah back in the day I purchased a crashed 1985 Honda V65 Sabre and my friend got a mint VMax. Obviously they're similar bikes with the Honda having a larger fuel tank and monoshock rear suspension, but the VMax was a blast to ride until it blew 2nd gear. Good times for sure.

[@billseward8176]

I've got an '85 Max. Bought it new on my 35th birthday. It's needing a bit of carb work, but the bike had never let me down. It's got 136,500 miles on it, never been into the motor farther than clutch and stator replacements. Heartbreaking to see the shape somebody let this bike turn into.

[@markfloyd7206]

Hey Bill, I think I got my COPS from you!

[@billseward8176]

You did! Cool to hear from you. Godzilla lives!!

[@paulrooney8164]

Whenever a horn works, it must be announced “horn works!”

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤣

[@mopedmarathon]

I’m glad it’s not just me that has that experience.

[@paulrooney8164]

@@mopedmarathon everyone, if they are honest, says that right after the horn sounds

[@roypennock8046]

This is the way.

[@myface6739]

i bought an old chinese scooter that had all the wires ate in the dash except for the horn wires lol

[@christianheidt5733]

I remember when this bike came out sitting on the showroom floor!!! My sister worked there as a salesgirl, she had a 1982 Kawasaki kz750, my dad a Suzuki gs850, & i was riding a Yamaha xt500, ahhhhhhhh The good old days......

[@antongruber5978]

Well the 500Xt is legendary and like hens teeth for a good condition buy

[@DebraHampton-z9g]

Seth, noticing the 2 threads off was brilliant! Awesome Seth!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@DebraHampton-z9g yes it was!

[@Isthatyoudermot]

So, the size does matter. Seriously, Seth is a great addition to the channel. Good personality and patience to find issues. Well done lads.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@edwardmulder3777]

Just because it's bigger doesn't mean it's better

[@Keridus]

Seth picking up on 2 threads on a screw is a sign of his attention to details... great catch seth, well done!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@Keridus It was a fantastic catch for sure!

[@jp2246]

For real!

[@keithagn]

Great work! No worries about it not starting yet; these projects are a labour of love, and overcoming problems. Regards from Canada 🇨🇦

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@tonyking3125]

All that grass in the intake, its' a real "hay burner". HaHaHaHaHa I'm so lonely......

[@speedfreak8200]

Oh Wilber !!

[@kristiansandsmark2048]

Love the videos. This channel inspired me to get my licence, and i'm thinking of getting a wreck to fix myself soon. Wish me luck 🤞

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@kristiansandsmark2048 Heck yeah dude!

[@brettgrooms701]

Man, you hit the nail on the head with every video. You and I have the same liking for motorcycles. Thanks for your hard work and entertainment!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@FourIntoOne]

SuperbikeSurgeryTV has done a few of these in a row - a very very common issue for lack of spark/poor running is the electronic ignition box being damaged by damp/corrosion. Aftermarket boxes are available but not great quality, OEM is unobtanium new - 2nd hand only now, if you are lucky.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@FourIntoOne Yeah I will consider an ignitech if our current plan doesn't work.

[@speedfreak8200]

Usually, carb issues from sitting also

[@78Outlaw]

There are some really good CDIs/blasters but they are not cheap, we went for an up-rated racing one for Musashi along with the NWT X21 install Bj.

[@drewnelson3149]

Is the Venture one that different?

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@BrickHouseBuilds Like I said son, spark at the right time, (and strong enough of course), enough compression and the correct fuel/air ratio, and it will run. Just 3 things to figure out.

[@darrellclark5950]

I think you two are my new favorite you tube dudes. Your descriptions and explanations are above and beyond. I'm a tech school graduate and I learn more stuff watching you guys....Keep it up, PLEASE!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well I'm glad we go full nerd on this stuff! 🤓

[@PochtroneSofa]

The Vmax always was an inacheved dream for me.. the one I always wanted but never bought!it’s cool that you did it! Cause I really like your videos!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@skandix]

Your honesty is what makes these vids interesting. Looking Good!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@skandix 🙏🙏

[@rolandwheeler4842]

GREAT job guys getting the bike this far! Liquid cooled, carbed V-4s are no joke. Just wait until you decide to check the valves..... Proud of your dedication!!!! Can't wait for the follow-on video.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@pauloconnor7951]

Wow , wow , wow-wow-WOW !!! Well done. I thought I was the only one that struck problems like these. Sometimes with the older machines parts availability is abysmal; so the repairs can get kind of Jerry Rigged ?

[@zobbyzockbrecht2469]

I like this: repairing things instead buying replacements

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

That's how I try to do it when possible

[@lucianoromero777]

Vmax and Honda Magna arguably the greatest engine ever thrown in a cruiser

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I did get to ride a venture Royale a few years back and it was awesome

[@jackrichards1863]

Yamaha MT01. Triumph 2.3 litre.

[@tonysargent1699]

Hey BJ, Seth. Take the headlight bulb to a bike shop and ask them if they have a bike to fit it! 😉😅😂🤣

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

This is a solid idea!

[@paulrooney8164]

Though I walk through the shadow of death, I shall fear no eVil. So much effort and knowledge expended, and I am sure you two will persevere and one day succeed. The burnouts will be so satisfying.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

We definitely are being tested on this one! The burnouts will be glorious

[@laurencehastings7473]

You haven't let anyone down. Great content and I know you'll get there eventually. Progress is actually quite substantial and the VMax is known to be quirky and demanding. In comparison to some of the other 'beauties' you've resurrected this one presents less problems. The wheels revolve as does the crankshaft. You could use the original tank as a custom pepper pot for spicy dishes. Enough of my nonsense, get back on the job.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

The fact that it rolls, isn't seized, and has a title does put it ahead of some bikes! As far as required mechanical work though this one may take the cake.

[@kman-mi7su]

The V Max motor is a great engine. I have never owned a V Max, but I own two bikes with the detuned version of that motor, a Yamaha Royal Star Venture and a Tour Deluxe. They make 100 horsepower and have been tuned to have cruiser characteristics. It's a shame Yamaha didn't update the motor with fuel injection and upped the HP even more for the V Max and for the Royal Star cruisers. I'd love to have seen a Royal Star Venture or Tour Deluxe with about 120 hp and an optional 145 to 160 tops. When properly maintained, they are bulletproof motors that last a lot of miles.

[@soggybottom3463]

Guys I so enjoyed this...Non gussyed, realistic diagnosis and remedy, just working through it, no bs bells and whistles. Totally get she didn't start..she will. No problem. Great job 👍🤗

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed! If you liked this one, you will LOVE the next video 😎

[@MM_in_Havasu]

That V-Max will need some serious cleaning to begin with! Hope rodents and other barn critters haven't taken too much of a toll on this bike if it sat in a barn. Couldn't help but notice the CBX you had parked in back behind the V-Max.......future content? You guys got your hands full with the V-Max right now though. Great video, BJ! Nice and long, quite enjoyable. Remember the days of resurrection of old bikes myself, back in the Kaw triple days. Thanks man!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Here is the link to the CBX playlist. I have already made content on the bike before things in life and business changed causing the project to be delayed. kzbin.info/aero/PLerq_C5Llt2xSGwXYI6Jfpf9urToXvXZ2

[@TheWrenchist]

I have a 2009 M 109 I saved like you. Let’s race. I’m 58. Have owned 27 bikes over the 43 years of riding

[@henryhawk978]

BALLS TO THE WALL! Look forward to the finale! WORK SAFE OUT THERE!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘

[@henryhawk978]

@@BrickHouseBuilds I have a nice 2000 VMAX with about 22k on it. I took out this afternoon for a ride.

[@hammond2600]

I don't think I've ever NOT used Shell Rotella T in my bikes. My most recent bike was a 1987 Honda Super Magna which has a wet clutch that's lubricated by the engine oil so, you can't use any oil with friction modifiers in it because it will cause the clutch to slip.

[@darrinrentruc6614]

In 1987 I purchased a 1986 V-max new [I was 22]. Some insurance companies were refusing to cover these bikes because of the high fatalities and accident rates [ greenhorns buying them proved fatal for many]. Before this I rode a GS1100E and before that a few Honda 750 fours. The only downside was the shaft effect in the turns [ almost killed me once] and the necessity and expectation to take on every challenger and win. Honestly, winning lost its luster.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well luckily my only mission is to do burnouts and not have to prove I'm faster than anything else

[@antongruber5978]

Winning lost it's luster , go bronze

[@parkerburbank771]

When it smells so bad that you’ve gotta go back for the second and third whiff 😂

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

You can see Seth go in for a sniff in one shot lol

[@philliphopkins6527]

With age comes wisdom. I'm 75 and I tell my younger mates, I'm not smart , I've been around for a long time, done a lot of things, seen a lot ot things and remember some of it. In a nutshell its called experience. So get out there and get yourself some,you can't overdose on experience. Cheers Phil from OZ

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@mrc4810]

Do not be sad. That starter is doing it´s job above and beyond! Keep it up!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

The starter really showed up after being rusted solid lol. Keep your eyes peeled Monday!

[@XRV750Andy]

And they say you can't polish a turd.....😂

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@XRV750Andy 🤣

[@Frank-hw9kk]

Bravo to you for having such a passion to stick with it when most others would have quit long ago way to go kid

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

I've loved watching this vid. From start to finish...keep on going guys. Great teamwork. 👍

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@FREE_PUREBLOOD333 🤘🤘

[@hrg5010]

Well done guys rescuing a somewhat unique bike (1985-2000 apparently). Looking forward to seeing you get spark to the plugs.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yeah we are getting there

[@mr1bienvenu1]

You guys have way more patience than I do. Great work 👏

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Have to with these bikes! Thank ya!

[@SaubererBoy]

Not B.J. wearing a Hawk Tuah hat 😂

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I was waiting for someone to point it out lol. Impulse buy

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I looked it up: "The Hawk Tuah Girl is the subject of a viral TikTok video posted in 2024, in which during an interview Haliey Welch gained notability for a catchphrase, "hawk tuah", an apparent onomatopoeia for expectoration on a man during oral sex." Yea, we have been taught to think with our skin color and our genitals instead of our brains, which is why these guys can't fix the bike,---just for one example of where our brains are. Dormant. Well, maybe you know enough match to count your testicles.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Well, maybe you know enough "MATH" to count your testicles.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Oh, and for a Bevis and Butthead joke for you, it looks like, (by the "catch phrase" for the stupid), that Miss Hailey Welch---is a "spitter".

[@DirtTherapyDownUnder]

I had the same year Max 20 years ago, check the coil wire connectors , they deteriorate and end up with corrosion all over them.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yeah we have done a lot on the electrical side which you will see

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

Rocketman, if it's the movie I am thinking of, " WASN'T ME" Every time he did something wrong. Especially when he was joined to the other astronaut in space suits by an umbilical and he farts into his suit, and you see the bubble travelling along the umbilical to the other guy. Then he says WASN'T ME, and the other guy says what do you mean wasn't you, there's no one within a million miles of us. Love the bike, funny but there was another bike mechanic fixing another Vmax on KZbin. I have never heard of a V4 bike before, and it's looks so powerful. Great video my friends, great video. I really love the bike, but unfortunately not available in Australia.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Same movie indeed lol. Glad you enjoyed

[@Isthatyoudermot]

I heard furry, then girlfriend......wasn't sure where we were going after that 😂😂😂.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤣🤣🤣

[@xrotor7813]

I think your choice of bike and oil for it is very good. I have been using Rotella T4 for years in my sportbikes. It is an old fashion type of oil without friction modifiers, so it is suitable for wet clutches.

[@tanhelmet]

The VMax and FZR have that Micheal Douglas/Andy Garcia "BLACK RAIN" vibe.

[@kencreten7308]

Wow. You two are courageous. Rust for days.... Very interesting. I did utter a few, eewwwws. I also said "wow," several times.

[@kawasakiglenn]

Thoroughly enjoy these long videos full of troubleshooting

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well I'm glad! I'm trying to put more in each video instead of a single subject like carbs or forks

[@AoifeMcKechnie]

a Vmax is on my short list of dream bikes, I was stoked when I saw your post about working on it. recognized the gauge cluster immediately.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

It's been high on my list for a long time!

[@djvinci2828]

I brag on you saying he's a type to not "send it" and always goes the extra effort to get the right results and it makes me smile like you, I feel you w when you say it every now and then as you say it you have this smile like you're hearing nails on a chalkboard 😂 much love fam

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@djvinci2828 hahaha yeah it's normally not my style but every now and then some things must be sent!

[@djvinci2828]

@@BrickHouseBuilds hell yeah brother 😁

[@wolfmax5299]

Before you start it up, you should check the oil pickup gallery 'O' ring hasn't been pushed out of place by the oil pressure. This problem is an engine killer!! There is a fix that Yamaha made for later models that can be retro fitted to earlier engines as well as a third party bracket to hold the gallery pipe more securely (I would do both as a 'belt & braces' kind of thing). Any Vmax site worth its salt will have articles on this topic. Great to see an original '85 getting some love!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Noted

[@thebigdustin]

They have articulating borescopes where the camera can bend so you can see the valves. Bought one for checking the valves on my Tahoe and have found a lot of uses for it. Worth the money.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Definitely nice to have..this is the first one I've tried and love it for the money. We use it all the time

[@OldTantoGuy]

Seth is sooo animated! I hope he doesn't have a stroke 😮😮. Seriously though, I love your videos and his personality is a good compliment to BJ's.

[@RealBesty]

I like “I don’t know if the juice is worth the squeeze” 👌🇬🇧

[@nbowling10trio]

Superbike surgery channel has done a few of these vmax revivals. The ecm as others have said tend to be the main problem. Thank you for your content

[@mohawkdriver4155]

This is one of those bikes i always wanted, like the CBX, but could never afford it. I would jump on a project like this, but I'm not sure I could deal with one like this. Always enjoy your videos and I always learn something. Thanks.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@mohawkdriver4155 To do it again I'd go for the $1500 bike lol

[@intermatt]

Around the 50min mark when you put that fuel pump through it's test, I did a face palm. That's the noise I've been hearing under the air cover for years while on the road...thinking it was something else... and funny thing is I hear that pump up every time I turn the key on before starting... duh. It's also nice to see how far down I would need to tear my Vmax to get to things like the carbs... which doesn't look as daunting as I thought before.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@intermatt glad we could help lol

[@evandummer7889]

I just almost got done bringing back an 85 just like that. Lotta work to the point of financial stupidity. It's a labor of love at this point.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

We thrive on stupidity here 🤓

[@karras6239]

dude... those spider webs are so thick they are probably bulletproof... he is right about being a complete ecosystem. "the rise and fall of the airbox civilization" lol. Looking forward to see it run

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Hahaha the airbox civilization is great 🤣

[@CARSON441]

An explanation of how and why V-boost works would be good after all, that is the magic that makes the V-Max the Godzilla it is!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I do explain it in this video actually

[@rsc68er]

great vid guys, looking forward to the next one on the electrical problem

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@LonH77]

That tank was easier to remove than I expected. GL1000 and 1100 tanks are way worse. This bike reminds me of the KZ400 I restored. It had been stored in a hay barn and chickens and other birds roosted on it.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@LonH77 Yeah the tank wasn't too bad! Removable frame section was great

[@dangalli1]

Powdered rodent pee is really dangerous. Leptospirosis took the life of a friend of mines adult son who was camping in Yosemite and came into contact with it somehow. This bike is cursed! lol

[@MM_in_Havasu]

And keep in mind hantavirus, which also is usually fatal if contracted.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

😬

[@nigeltyrrell3952]

P max 😂 nice bike pitty it was left to go so bad hopefully not for long though 👍

[@OfBronzeandBlaze]

An auto KZbinr Pole Barn Garage was just hospitalized in the last few weeks after being exposed to something from rodents. Barn finds are awesome, but we need to remind everyone of the dangers involved

[@tauncfester3022]

@@OfBronzeandBlaze yeah wear PPG at least K95 breathing masks, and wash your arms and hands and launder your clothes.

[@Nebulax123]

My VMax was the most fun bike I have ever owned and being 74 I have had a little bit of everything. If I could have only one bike back it would be the Max. If you can find a T Boost unit for it (It makes the boost come in at 3000 rpm instead of 6000 rpm) get it. I installed one and although it has a switch to turn it on and off I never turned it off once I tried it. Many bikes are light and fast but that thing was a locomotive crossed with a titan rocket. Hands down the most fun I ever had on two wheels. Also mine had the Super Trapp exhaust which makes it sound like a race bike I highly recommend it the sound is worth every dollar.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Heck yeah! I'm on the hunt for a used kerker 4 into 1 😎

[@Nebulax123]

@@BrickHouseBuilds Never tried the Kerker but the on the Max the super trapp has the best bike sound ever.

[@ducksoff7236]

I have a '93. Owned it for 18 years. Still makes me grin. Wish it wasn't raining today.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@ducksoff7236]

@@BrickHouseBuilds It also has a 4 into 1. Nothing sounds more wicked. I either get cheers or the finger everywhere I go.

[@JoshA86]

Man this bike rivals Motorcycle Rewinds GPZ900 lol. Awesome video and have always loved the Vmax. My friend just got done getting an 83 Venture Royale up and running so it's interesting seeing some of the engine differences. Chiming in the The Yuck Maxx for the name lol.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Eric's 900 was rough and he drained so much water out of it! Glad you enjoyed 🤘

[@mikef.1000]

I'd say more like 111000 miles... not that it really matters! Great bike, great work guys... keep at it. It will run. You will fly. We will all be happy.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

The miles it had were hard lol

[@sjuozhunki]

When you pull the v-boost manifolds off the left upper bolts on both heads will leak oil---also take note of the lengths of the bolts to go back in order.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yes, that was addressed but not shown

[@chollythecrazycorgihesinsa6505]

“Rocketman” cracked me up!!😂😂

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@chollythecrazycorgihesinsa6505 suck a good movie!

[@monstersmarsh4102]

That V-Max is/was bad....now I want one too😅

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I can't wait to experience it!

[@sjuozhunki]

When you turn the key on the fuel pump should have turned on for a few secs (clicking sound) and the vboost should cycle (whirling sound opening and closing)> You have the front turn signals staying lit because they are hooked into a double plug inside the headlight bucket (blue wires) there is another double plug they can hook to where they won't stay lit.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yes you can hear the pump running until it builds pressure. We haven't had the vboost cycle on its own as we have other issues

[@rogjackson]

What was involved in the rebuilding of the starter? I didn't see it being rebuilt in this video. I did see the short clip of the partial starter disassembly at 26:02. Maybe I missed it? Great video!!!! Excellent content!!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Basically cleaning and creating a nice surface for the brushes to ride on. unless the brushes or bushings need to be replaced thats pretty much it

[@NateG3678]

Knipex makes a parallel flat jaw set of vice grips. It’s a very useful tool.

[@tswinter1]

Great video but I will pay another $1000. for a bike that runs ! 😅

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@tswinter1 That would be a smart move! That doesn't get views though!

[@brentbauer8258]

That starter had tinker bell Disney magic dust in it!🎉

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤣🤣

[@haneymoto]

Watching the csrb struggles has me nervously excited to tear into my CX500 carbs. They are stuck and pretty coroded. But figured it doesn't hurt to try and rebuild them. Worst case I need to replace them anyway.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I'm sure you can get them!

[@BillGernert]

Wow! All kinds of critters were living in the bike!!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Man it was so bad...

[@garagegnomes]

"Pmax" definitely hold up for sure, but "Seizemax" came to mind for me lol. Jokes aside, great video, looking forward to more! Also, the shop looks great.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@josefranciscoelizaldeteyss4458]

I HAVE A V MAX 1992. BOUGHT IT IN 2019, HAD SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CHANGED THE COILS , THE CABLES THE SPARK PLUGS, NEW BATTERY AND IT RUNNED, SINCE THEN, SOME OTHER THINGS LIKE LEAKING FRONT SUSPENSIÓN, BUT ON GENERAL RUNS VERY WELL !!!😊😊

[@sjuozhunki]

The gas cap has an arrow on it that need to be at the 12:00 position at all times for the key to work--also press down on it to release before turning the key.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

The key tumbler was seized as thats where the focus of the nest was. You couldn't get a key into it. I just used a Honda rebel cap as it's a direct fit

[@stu-j]

As a 52yo mechanical engineer i do sir feel old! 3 more years and i can down tools and enjoy life on 2 wheels more often!

[@ShooglyShedMotors]

Aww man some rough memories coming back watching you guys work on that! Removing the fuel tank is a total pain in the ass! That said... At least we bought a good runner! 😅 Full faith you'll get her running dudes - much love!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I almost called you for some electrical advice lol. Musashi is a work of art

[@ShooglyShedMotors]

@@BrickHouseBuilds horses for courses dude! You're breathing life in to a poor classic that has been doomed to rust - respect!

[@ShooglyShedMotors]

@@BrickHouseBuilds oh also! I had a shorting fuel pump too! Could never work out the cause!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yeah you fought that one!

[@peteraitken6494]

Brilliant video guys I know you both wanted this to run, but man it’s defo a complicated bike for sure way ahead of its time got to be electrical problem for sure as you both have done an awesome job on repairing it so far.My friend has one and it is scary fast for sure and they sound amazing,have no doubt that you will both figure it all out but yeah what a mess that was in looked disgusting with all the crap can imagine how it would smell will be good to get the frustration out when you get it running and burn that back wheel right off hahaha what an awesome bike though take care and don’t be sad the good is defo coming 👍👌🏍️🏍️❤️🏁🏁🏁

[@omegaman4153]

The problem is the 1985 was the shakedown model. You should be looking for 2005 Gen1 and any of the Gen2 models, Significant changes took place from 2005 forward.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I wasn't looking to spend 2005 money. Not finding one of those for $500

[@llandor]

Kudos once again for the work you guys put in, I'd love to have a project bike, sadly I lack all your skills and not least patience. Hoping to hear that V-max soon, it looks you're very close! (my difficulty level is still at 1 sylinder two stroke...)

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Hey we all start somewhere

[@pipersall6761]

Great effort! Youre checking them off one by one, you'll get it!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Getting there!

[@TheOverisel]

I've had butterfly plate screws round out at the head. I'd drill off the head and grab the screw with needle nose vice grip pliers and thread the remainder of the screw out the opposite side of the screw head. My carbs had enough screw vestige to grab with locking needle nose locking pliers.

[@jpsother1183]

I had an autoparts customer in Houma Louisiana who had one, and was looking at an aftermarket manifold allowing a Holley 4 barrel to be installed.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I'll never understand that conversion logic lol

[@darkxxhimxxlight]

The Garth "ewwwww" made me hork up lung chunks from laughing. 😂 Thank you. I needed that. Btw, i "up in here'd" at the same time. Was hoping for a second round before you tapped the starter out.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

If you're gonna spew, spew into this.. 😉

[@darkxxhimxxlight]

@@BrickHouseBuilds I say hurl. If you blow chunks and she comes back, she's yours. But if you spew and she bolts, then it was never meant to be. 😂

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@darkxxhimxxlight did we just become best friends?!

[@darkxxhimxxlight]

@@BrickHouseBuilds YUP! Do you wanna go practice karate in your garage!? Dude. On a serious note, i only found your channel from when you collabed with Craig but I've been steady thumbing through the catalog and love your vids. I would love to see you collab with the Cars and Cameras boi's. Maybe donate your time to help them tune some of their projects or donate an engine for a project. Idk what it would take to get with them but aside from that they have what's called Mini Mayhem at Busco Beach (i think in NC, i get NC and SC confused) in October i believe, where you build a ride, more points for wacky ideas (one guy made a go-kart out of a pallet jack and an engine hoist 🤦🏻‍♂️😂), and have like a 3 day hang out/excursion through trails with all their subscribers. I'd love to see y'all work together or at least get another Adventure Paloozaesque travel vid out of you. Keep it up bud. You're doing great.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@darkxxhimxxlight I appreciate it. I have been watching John and Issac since the rat tod wagon build. They were a big influence for the channel. I was actually messaging John a month ago trying to source cb350 parts for that green bike he has. No idea if a collab would ever make sense but I'd be open to it

[@CRUISER-00667]

…sounds like the ignition-timing is wrong…but nice work guys🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 can’t wait to see it run. Good luck

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well you can't change the timing so it's a deeper issue which you will see. Hopefully soon!

[@markfloyd7206]

Nice video and great job! Only thing I would have done different is a new slave cylinder and installed the fuel sending unit. But with so many problems I guess you had to cut something out. What are you going to do about the engine paint?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well we showed that we rebuilt the slave and it works perfectly. Sending unit wasn't a focus since we didn't know if the engine was even good. Can't run out of gas if the bike doesn't run. There is no concern for engine paint or it's looks actually.

[@markfloyd7206]

@@BrickHouseBuilds It should run, but if not it has a nice gas tank!

[@victorhawkins3461]

BIG SAD...but damn well worth the time it took to watch! You guys are fantastic. Many thanks. And remember: sci...sci...sci...SCIENCE!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@bren42069]

that starter had to be underwater. looking forward to part next 😎

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

May have been indeed lol

[@SamWilliams78]

Between your adventures and spites adventures with his vmax, I have concluded that I definitely don’t need one of these in my life! Lol. Hazmax has my vote. Thats excellent.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@SamWilliams78 🤘🤘🤘

[@ITNerd1970]

Ok, to preface my previous comment. My dad worked at D&B Yamaha in Edmond, Ok when the VMAX first came out. I was 14 or 15 and I sat on the showroom model and dreamed about smoking it's tire and chewing up people stop light to stop light so many times! I am 54 now, and still dream about rolling on the power of one of those, hit 6k and let it's teeth come out!

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

I'm in the process if recommissioning my own 1999 Vmax that has been locked away in a barn since 2006. Love these bikes. With regards to the ignition problem, I know it's probably a stupid suggestion but... check that you have connected the ignition sensors the right way around on the coils? They have the same plug for both banks and can be swapped. Ask me how I found out. (No. Don't.)

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@AlfOfAllTrades we are well past that. I just had to end the video off at some point to get it edited in time. I have an electrical focused video in the works that goes through the ignition and beyond

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

@@BrickHouseBuilds I figured as much but had to suggest the obvious, just in case :)

[@CapsuleO2]

Yamaha's muscle bike. Very powerfull machine. The same engine on Royal Star tuning differently. I am glad you have bring her back to life. Well done boys.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yeah we are lucky we had a set of venture carbs to pull from. I wish we could use more from it

[@John_Ridley]

This video has been a cautionary tale. If I see a barn find VMax that's a fantastic deal, just keep walking.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@John_Ridley lol that it is! Run

[@johnsalvi9073]

I might have missed it / skipped the part about the electronic board. I thought I saw where you took it out, maybe that was a step you took and recorded it on a different video. Did you get the electronic board back together or did you get a new one?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

We never took it out in this video. I mention that in the outro to set up the next video which will have a lot of electrical in it.

[@John_Ridley]

Well, Spite can watch this and be thankful that his vmax project wasn't this bad.

[@willwill5595]

Construct your own intake manifold and change the carburetors to a single Holley 4 barrel 850 double pumper

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@willwill5595 thanks for watching

[@neils9944]

Am closing on boomerville now, but in the day this bike made a tingle in the nether regions! Hot rod it boys and burn outs!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@johnnyrvf]

My household includes nine (9) cats. I don't have issues with vermin. ( I do have issues with claws tearing up paint and seat covers if I don't cover the bikes in the shop properly though...).

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Definitely a trade off there!