Yamaha V Max 1200 - DIY Highway Bars

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[@angowT]

All day on the beast? Strewth, my bum is numbed after 80 miles and then I'm glad to get off and fill it before the red light. And I've had it from birth in 2002 so I know you never get used to it's incredible discomfort. I suppose tearing up and down a Hollywood boulevard with the Vboost kicking in for a few minutes is fine. I love it though and nothing I've tried can match it for sheer fun. This is from a 62 year old Brit who's finding it even heavier to push around than when I was 40! Good vid mate.

[@MackieBass]

I loved it through my 1600mile trip. Amazing bike!

[@tinks43]

Excellent job Mackie, it’s like they’re supposed to be there! 🤘🏻

[@MackieBass]

I know, came well handy when riding hours and hours on end!

[@zedd165]

They worked really well , nice one Mackie.

[@MackieBass]

Cheers Zedd!

[@jared2661able]

I hope to do exactly what you have done to my 1700. Currently looking for old scrap bikes. Good job and cool video! I’ll drink one too🍺

[@MackieBass]

Nice one!

[@greenmountianboy8457]

Nice....gotta love the magic of editing ....

[@MackieBass]

I know, right :)

[@MrAlmar07]

Click, Click, click, BOOM!! Job done. Nice one Mackie bro. 😉🍺🤘

[@MidwestMotoRider]

Awesome use of used parts! Should serve you well. Cheers!

[@MackieBass]

I hope so! Rock on!

[@badjuju6563]

I cant judge how much pressure you were putting on the hwy pegs, but there was some flex there. Take a look and see if you think you need to double up on the 3mm mounting plates. Stay safe Mackie.

[@MackieBass]

Thanks dude. The flex is because teh foot pegs are rubber mounted, so the only flex you see is from the actual original foot pegs - I guess it's good, as it stops the vibrations :)

[@transdetendal]

perfect solution

[@MackieBass]

I hope so...so far I'm loving it!

[@gasolinescream3588]

Keeping that paint job quiet there Mackie. Pegs look good👍

[@veeken777]

Gasolinescream Lol busted his next pinstripe series

[@MackieBass]

haha, yes I will update you all on next episode ;) well spotted

[@gtcam723]

I’ve never seen a frame brace like that on another Vmax. I’ve been entertaining a mod like this for my Max except maybe adding an additional shift linkage. I have the factory crash bars there presently.

[@MackieBass]

It was a very good addition for a long trip!

[@tracklifex5259]

Great highway pegs. !!!!!!!

[@MackieBass]

That's teh idea! Thanks bro!

[@vidmantask.4400]

Nice and simple! Cheers!

[@worzelgummidge3617]

Just the job!

[@MackieBass]

Hell yes!

[@Blazin130]

Looks good. I use the engine crash bars as my foot rests for motorway / long distance. The mid controls aren't too uncomfortable for journeys of around 4-5 hours, but I wouldn't like to think I was doing it all day. Going to be bloody expensive in terms of fuel, too - they're pretty thirsty bikes as I'm sure you know/are soon to discover :) Ride safe.

[@MackieBass]

Yes, petrol is an issue, but it's smiles for miles...why not!

[@Blazin130]

Vmax is the best bike to be on if you're going on smiles for miles. Never fails to bring a smile to my face, despite the weather - and I'm one of the nutters that takes it out in the snow!

[@V-MAX1985]

Хорошо!

[@Cueballproductions1149]

looks great

[@wesmyride6899]

Nailed it bud !!

[@MackieBass]

boom!

[@simon2knine]

Good idea using those old pegs..

[@d.fresh.750]

Simple, yet brilliant solution! Excellent work my friend....so when does the trip start??

[@MackieBass]

D. FRESH. 750 already started ;)

[@phil-oq9id]

Nice mod Mackie. 😁😁😁

[@keefyboyuk]

Rock on, fuck it ave a beer......... LoL

[@veeken777]

Yeah!! Fakkkknnn BOOM. Love ya Macki.

[@MackieBass]

Thanks brother!

[@loddude5706]

'Bikers, wanna impress the ladies & dismount like Dettori?' Try a pair of 'Delmatronic Powa-Fold' custom footplates available from DBG - order now & avoid dismemberment.' : )

[@MackieBass]

Lod dude what?

[@loddude5706]

Sorry man, a little project Del was working on last year, check it out - it had legs : )

[@springy-2112]

Did i miss the paint job ? Nice pegs brother 👍☮❤

[@MackieBass]

springy 2112 ehhh...no. but I will update on this soon !)

[@whappel007]

Hey Mike watching you do the highway pegs I noticed that you may or may not have painted the max I would love to see some episodes with that anyway thanks man

[@MackieBass]

William Happel no episodes...no time. But summary coming soon.

[@Peter-qt7oj]

Cool idea butttttttttt wot about the calendar it's July let's see Makani Terror

[@MackieBass]

Haha. well remembered - watch this space :)

[@caferacer3539]

You're lucky, your bike is simmetric left right. Mine, because of balance case is assimetric, and even the engine moves more to the left side

[@MackieBass]

On a v max?

[@markwarren1077]

Good shit bro recycling parts haha, looks like a bought one. Paint looks pretty sweet from what I can see

[@MackieBass]

It's all about recycling! and well spotted the paint scheme...soon update on this subject!

[@johnrimmer5812]

Can of the old wife beater, reciepe for disaster Mackie LOL.

[@MackieBass]

You know it!

[@jamesweber4938]

I could not ride without highway pegs. Poor circulation in my legs means I have to get my legs out straight at every opportunity. My highway pegs are attached to my crash bars.

[@MackieBass]

It makes such a big difference!

[@jamesweber4938]

The ability to change leg position if only for 5 minutes makes a big difference. Same with the throttle hand. A throttle lock is a poor replacement for electronic cruise control but its better than nothing.

[@edwardleniston1076]

Cool idea, shame the pegs don’t fold away when not in use. 👍

[@MackieBass]

Yes, but then to be fair I use them all the time I don't need to mess about with gears!

[@TwitchBKB]

You could use the v max rear pegs if you want them matching but then how you gonna pick up chicks?

[@MackieBass]

Exactly! No chicks on a vmax? no way!

[@Treker-yv7nz]

Twitch Machin she can ride cowgirl 😂

[@TwitchBKB]

We all know what the V MAX translates to..... MAXIMUM VAGINA!!! You will have to get back to us with the verdict tho after your trip to Mettal Mecca.

[@KarlTheDingbat]

I am going to have to get me one of them gizmos that cuts, sands and paints at the same time. Have you got a link to it mate?

[@MackieBass]

Karl the Dingbat yes. .. www.workfuckinghard.com that should do it;)

[@KarlTheDingbat]

That link does not work, you're fucking with me yer bastard. ;)

[@gersonferreira1230]

Bom trabalho, saludos desde Brasil.Hock holl

[@MackieBass]

Cheers homem, muito muc apreciado!

[@mufinman1987]

have I missed a vid?? I don't remember it being painted previously.

[@MackieBass]

Haha, that's coz I didn't make one ;) Running out of time and needed it painted quickly - but will throw an episode on this soon!

[@slittinghisthroat]

What foot pegs model Yamaha are these from?

[@MackieBass]

These are from xv500k. 1983 virago, the US model. :)

[@slittinghisthroat]

Cool I took a gamble a purchased some Yamaha FJ1200 front pegs. No plate required, bolt straight up with slightly longer bolts and Penny washers. Shame I can’t up load picture

[@petervaughan4591]

Woah, woah woah, hold on a minute when did you flame the V Max have I missed a series of videos?

[@MackieBass]

peter vaughan ahhhh..maybe ;)

[@veeken777]

Why not extend the crash bungs. Eh viola. Le eell rest misure. 😉

[@airbrushingbynick6071]

So you been puttin stabilizers on you tricycle then? Hehehe

[@MackieBass]

something like that.

[@brucekirk5386]

Shiiiit it's 102 here today lol

[@MackieBass]

hot hot

[@WEGGYZZR]

And why not hey!

[@MackieBass]

You know it my good man! Why the hell not?

[@caferacer3539]

Пиво главный "инструмент"

[@MackieBass]

Ты знаешь это, брат!

[@caferacer3539]

@@MackieBass I actually made footpegs by myself, with the help of my friend (welder). Desperately waiting for the season to try it.