Gopro video of my morning ride to work on my 2003 Vmax 1200 having a bit of fun on the freeway
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@flashgordon62385 жыл бұрын
V-boost is a method of supercharging the firing cylinders with additional fuel (verses supercharging with forced air) from two carburetors instead of the normal one carb per cylinder. The Vmax V-Boost is a system that opens butterfly valves in the intake manifold between the 1st and 2nd and between the 3rd and 4th cylinders starting from 5,750 rpm. The valves are opened gradually to match the rising engine speed with a signal provided by the ignition system. The valves are at the full open position at 8,000 rpm. A black box sends a computed signal to a servo motor that pulls a cable to open the butterfly valves. The V-Boost system adds 10 percent to the top power rating of the base engine. Full power Vmax engines are rated at 145 horsepower at the crank. My Harley single cam Fatboy might make 56-60 horse power!
@greenmarine54 жыл бұрын
you could of just said that the Vmax has 2 sets of injectors, one is direct and one set is throttle body.. On another note; at the crank is much different than RWHP which chops it down to about 118 RWHP...take for example the 2018 Suzuki GSXR claims a 240 HP at the crank but really produces 218 HP to the rear wheel ...crank HP and wheel to road HP are a big difference.
@flashgordon62384 жыл бұрын
@@greenmarine5 I could not have said anything you state in your first sentence. This is a 2003 Vmax 1200 in the video. It has no injectors and no throttle body. This model existed from 1985-2007. 2009 models and up second generation 1700 cc VMAX are fuel injected but do not have V-boost. They use YCC-I: Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake. I specifically stated the horsepower at the crank for the very reason you made that distinction.
@MrAnthonyp28 Жыл бұрын
That guy above just talking shit he don’t know shit about VMAX 1200
@timoteomeccanicatecnologia Жыл бұрын
Hi, Gordon... Is this loud sound related to this V-boost system?
@flashgordon6238 Жыл бұрын
@@timoteomeccanicatecnologia Hi Timoteo, There is no loud sound when V-Boot activates, just a surge in power at 5,750 RPM. You will hear the V-Boost cycle when the ignition is first turned on. You should hear the servo motor move then retract. You can see the linkage move with the air box off. It is between the carburetors. This will be in addition to the sound of the fuel pump starting. Note- Some Overseas models and Japan models do not have V-Boost from the factory due to regulations.
@InHimwillitrust4 жыл бұрын
I own a 2002 max and the feeling you get riding it is like no other
@chrisvantassel88672 жыл бұрын
Just bought an 85 purple Vmax with 992 original miles. Being sorted and diced by Captain Kyle as we speak. I also have a Gen 2 but I had an 85 back in 87 so I had to find another one!! Amazing machines!
@christinestone292 Жыл бұрын
I love this view! It's like being on a vmax!!! Very cool.
@danieldoane16546 жыл бұрын
I have a 1989, 44k miles, and I had it up to 150 on I-64 a couple of weeks ago. It will pass anything except a gas station. Massive cool!
@363.2McMasters3 жыл бұрын
It's definitely still running far behind the leader bikes, a bike with half the size engine can run 40-50mph faster.
@esv51823 жыл бұрын
@@363.2McMasters The Vmax was never intended to be a top speed scorcher. It has shorter gearing than 1980's 600cc sport bikes.
@Largetalons3 жыл бұрын
@@esv5182 then I suppose it won't be passing everything then.
@javedfazil66862 жыл бұрын
@@Largetalons then you don't understand what you are taking about. Fastest accelerating is different from fastest top speed
@Largetalons2 жыл бұрын
@@javedfazil6686 There are a lot of bikes that run faster than mid 11s(vmax) in the 1/4 mile, and that's a pretty standard measurement of acceleration. It's quick for a cruiser, but maybe it's you who doesn't know what they're talking about lol. There are turn key bikes that run 9s.🤭
@DeathRoll5 жыл бұрын
Mate cancel your bloody indicator EVERY TIME, it will get you in trouble one day.... nice bike btw..
@spikestrip3465 жыл бұрын
Lol yeah my bad.
@Cheterboyyt4 жыл бұрын
Joe Lackey lol I have a older vmax 1200 I have the same problem not checking my indicator
@wolfgangsimon15093 жыл бұрын
I have a Canada imported Vmax, 95. That one has self canceling indicators - unlike my 2015 VMax 1700
@jasonpowell924 жыл бұрын
Mint bike I just got 1998 vmax and haven't ridden it yet still on the u-haul trailer I know what I am doing tomorrow I am excited
@MarkSWest4 жыл бұрын
I bought one of the first V-Max’s in the US back in 1985 - first thing I did was drop it off at Terry & Byron’s shop up on Sepulveda Blvd across from the Del Amo Mall up in Torrance, CA. You know, Vance & Hines, they did some pretty awesome mods to my bike and had a former Navy buddy of mine who was a Los Angeles County Sherriff clock me on his radar for three passes up on an I-15 frontage road heading to Vegas. Three passes and I hit 186 on two of them. There was still a little oomph left but I was experiencing some front wheel wobble because of my mirrors not being perfectly symmetrical on the handlebars. I’m sure with another run or two I could’ve had it over 190, but I was out of fuel! Anyway, these are Absolute BEASTS and I love seeing them out on the road still. Mad Max!!
@sjuozhunki Жыл бұрын
Terry and Byron did a chain drive conversion?--in fact I do know they didn't so with a driveshaft you couldn't get faster than 152mph.
@pauldurdle1530 Жыл бұрын
I had a 2002 1200 Vmax and yes it does pull!! I now have a 2009 1700 Vmax and it pulls hard right off the hop and all the way through the gears and doesn't stop!!
@300zxdriver5 жыл бұрын
Got to love v boost!!
@richthepilot99062 жыл бұрын
Bought my 2007 new and I’ll never part with it. There’s just no other bike like a Vmax.
@tierrarcana3 жыл бұрын
Amazing Vmax!
@ErickSchmidt-ej6rb4 ай бұрын
That's the exact bike I had. They launch so hard the oil light comes on. Loveit
@MrKing19612 жыл бұрын
Best bike ever, I had 5 of those, now I have only one a 2003 for ever!!!!!!!
@averagemexicanm87502 ай бұрын
Vboost just kicked in yo
@clautamiralves7124 жыл бұрын
I love my 2003 max. Turn heads, has history, power etc....
@jeremywatson1695 жыл бұрын
I own a 93 v max I love the freaking thing. I can't imagine ever selling it
@strix-nebulosa4 жыл бұрын
I own a 93 also. Like you, I would never sell it.
@anonymouslegion49284 жыл бұрын
I own a 94 vmax and won’t ever sell it also.
@MattSpooner694 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to buy a VMax for $2000 when I was 16 in high school. I still have it and that thing is a drift factory. I can powerslide thru first gear, grab second and it'll pull up the front wheel up as it catches traction..
@roncerri31733 жыл бұрын
I constantly get reminded of how much power the vmax that I just recently bought has 1986 with 2450 mi on it when I accidentally give it too much gas at a red light when it turns green and then all of a sudden I'm fishtailing through the intersection
@StrtRcer20104 жыл бұрын
Just got a vmax Sunday night. I'm up in Tacoma. Can't wait to tune her up and open it up
@spikestrip3464 жыл бұрын
Nice! Keep an eye on my channel. I'm going to be doing a series on my vmax soon
@StrtRcer20104 жыл бұрын
@@spikestrip346 hell yeah! Just finished plugs, oils, filters... it had apparently been quite a while. I'm excited to mod this thing
@clautamiralves7124 жыл бұрын
Me too. I got one 2003 2 weeks ago. I'm taking care of her since the last owner didn't care about here. She will be back soon. I'm very excited as well. Ride safe
@StrtRcer20104 жыл бұрын
@@clautamiralves712 I feel that. I think this thing sat forever. Changed plugs, filters, oils... runs so much better
@diogoantunes80855 жыл бұрын
that shifting though damn!!!!!!
@spikestrip3465 жыл бұрын
I know I know. I was still getting used to the bike. I'll post another vid here pretty soon. I'm a lot more comfortable with the bike now
@Bricklinsv19702 жыл бұрын
Right lol!
@MrPepper3124 жыл бұрын
Something wicked this way comes.
@joeventurelli18606 жыл бұрын
The weather here in upstate ny is terrible this yr I'm still waiting to rip mine. Thanks nice little video.
@spikestrip3466 жыл бұрын
Joe Venturelli thank you! I plan on doing a lot more once the rain stops. We have some really nice scenic drives here in the NW
@greenmarine54 жыл бұрын
We should ride sometime, I'm from Upstate Ny as well, I ride a CBR 1000RR you should ride with us...if you can keep up on that cruiser :-)....nevermind, it's like asking a VW to keep up with a Ferrari...all joking aside brother how far away from Rochester are you ?
@I_HateClickBait6 ай бұрын
To greenmarine5 it’s “have” not “of” and the Vmax 1200 is carbureted, not injected.
@wernermeier8394 жыл бұрын
God rides Harley Davidson, the devil rides VMax. I own several bikes but the favorites are both the 1200 and the 1700 VMax. There are more powerful and faster bikes -not many though - but none of them can do both perfect - cruising and hammering. It's definitely not a race bike. It is just a big bike like in the old days the Münch Mammut, the Honda CB 750 four and the Kawasaki Z1300. Big bike for big hearts. And sensitive right hand.
@roncerri31733 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree less the vmax is a monster bike with monster horsepower with monster acceleration and I've yet to see a bike that I won't drag up next to if the rider gets smart with this accelerator I will smash down on it with a quickness so I disagree and I've also had an LTD KZ1000 with nitrous never turn the knife is on but I smashed a lot of big bikes with that one too including a z1r
@chrisvantassel88672 жыл бұрын
I have to say when tire pressures are correct on a Gen 2 I would race anyone on the track. I find it handles/corners amazingly well. It may not win on the track but it won't be embarrassed. On street it has it all, comfy, mean, handles well and nothing is more of a beast in looks and performance.
@Markycarandbikestuff Жыл бұрын
Just got a 1995 Max here in Scotland, Japanese import, bike is absolutely mint and original (except drilled out stock cans) but V Boost not working, got power to controller but no power out, put power to the servo motor and that's also dead, got a new (used) servo and controller on the way (£220 ouch) so hopefully will have it fixed, bike is amazing though, love it already (even without the boost)
@masterspin77966 жыл бұрын
I had a 1987 model that I used to speed shift often.Once in a while it would miss a gear and sing me a song but it never broke down even after 30,000 miles of hard riding. My current bike the mv agusta 800 dragster rr is a lot quicker and stops better too but I do miss my v-max.
@eileenheitman43516 жыл бұрын
MasterSpin77 g. “IT” didn’t miss a gear.....YOU missed a gear
@masterspin77966 жыл бұрын
Hold the throttle and move the lever sometimes IT would miss the gear change.. the transmissions are far from racing level and are not made to be treated like a pro stock motorcycle...
@NorthernMan9324 жыл бұрын
I miss my Vmax
@echohydro8 ай бұрын
Nice bike! I ride a 2018. 54k miles. Where was this video taken. Looks familiar! Brad.
@flashgordon62385 жыл бұрын
Vboost starts at 4:18. I have a 1997 Vmax stripped naked and Mad Maxed.
@codybrookehanson23465 жыл бұрын
Ya buddy, I wanted you to pass that other rider so bad!
@FranciscoGalicia Жыл бұрын
Nice. I am waiting for my fuel pump to try it
@bladerunner90455 жыл бұрын
Uk Vmax needs help !!! I have a 1996 full power, runs great but lightly spits through the carbs when cold ,hesitation slightly when lifting off idle, runs great when upto temp. Ive been through all electrics , 14v charge at the battery, fan comes on with no voltage drop, no effect on the cdi igntion......seems to be fuel side of things ?
@spikestrip3465 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you might be due for a carb rebuild maybe. Could be clogged jets or float bowls maybe. I would join the FB group Vmax club and/or 'classic' vmax owners group. Sean Morley is probably the leading expert on these bikes and would very likely know for sure what the problem is
@one2dmax5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you may want to check the sync and possibly turn out the air/fuel mix screws a little bit. A cold sneeze is normal and not too much i'd be concerned about.
@bladerunner90455 жыл бұрын
@@spikestrip346 Hi Joe, thanks for the info, yes definitely carbs of & a good clean, the bike had been in a garage for over a year, started but never given a good run, so defo a bad fuel issue me thinks. Many thanks 👍
@bladerunner90455 жыл бұрын
@@one2dmax hi Sean, thanks for the info, in breif the bike was in a garage for over 12months until i bought it, so I'm thinking bad fuel damage etc. I will synch & adj mixtures, see how she responds. One thing i noticed yesterday ! Started it no choke from cool, fired up great, chugged at about 800rpm, added about 20% choke ,mmediately it started poping lighty but continually until i knocked the choke back off....... maybe bad choke valves, bad seat ? choke mechanism seems a bit tight too. Many thanks 👍
@brenocamargo10326 жыл бұрын
this motorcycle is fantastic. How much max speed have you been taken ? how old is it ?
@spikestrip3466 жыл бұрын
Breno Camargo I've had it up to about 135 mph so far. It's a 2003
@brenocamargo10326 жыл бұрын
Joe Lackey very nice. When you will drive on the safe highway you can open more. You can see in my channel. I Love this motorcycle. Good Luck ... take care.
@robertvrhovec96964 жыл бұрын
240 km/h for me
@wernermeier8394 жыл бұрын
238 kph on German Autobahn with me and my bro as passenger. I never maxed my 1700 VMax yet but they say it is limited at 220 kph
@anonymouslegion49286 жыл бұрын
I just picked up a full boost 94, omg from a harley to the vmax wow what unbelievable power mine has 13000 low miles justcant seem to pass a lot of petrostations. Steve wi.
@spikestrip3466 жыл бұрын
Steven G I have the same issue. I get about 83 miles to the tank
@anonymouslegion49286 жыл бұрын
Joe Lackey but hey it’s all in fun, I’ll post some vids of vboost fun soon. Stay safe out there.
@spikestrip3466 жыл бұрын
You too. Keep the rubber side down
@clautamiralves7124 жыл бұрын
I get 60 and the reserve light comes on. 😅
@rlorion6 жыл бұрын
that's near where I live...I thought I was the only one around with a Vmax
@spikestrip3466 жыл бұрын
Lol small world. Obviously Mexico right?
@spikestrip3466 жыл бұрын
I'm down. gotta be monday or tuesday for me. washougal river road could be fun
@liamobrien44873 жыл бұрын
Corey O you guys ever do it? I’m curious now
@Raiden6277 Жыл бұрын
VBoost sounds like a supercharger. Technically is, but still awesome.
@antunsvagelj7237 Жыл бұрын
Are you riding with yoir blinker on?? Very dangwrous...
@dimitripelser9577 Жыл бұрын
Ive had three of these beasts, dont bike anymore, got goosies watching this... Sounds and feels like im on it again... I added a screen as the wind is just to much over 130km/hr... lifts my helmet. All of mine never got over 200km/hr though, all standard with V boost.
@dennismundt73787 ай бұрын
Back then, I also bought a 2003 V-Boost because I liked its timeless design, the legend, and the sound of the engine. For me, the limit was 130 km/h. Beyond that, it became too windy and uncomfortable. I even pushed it to 200 km/h once to test the V-Boost, but at that speed, I rolled off the throttle and returned to my comfortable cruising speed. The Max could have gone faster, but not with me. I leave it to others if they want to go faster. I prefer cruising and enjoying the engine’s sound. Due to health reasons, I no longer ride motorcycles.
@daveberry21775 жыл бұрын
butt what a bike
@jrrobinson16726 жыл бұрын
Yea still snowing here in upstate ny
@spikestrip3466 жыл бұрын
Jr Robinson the weather's getting real nice up here. More vids coming soon. Stay tuned
@nor42775 жыл бұрын
Can't you find a open stretch of road with no car or way less cars,the new vmax are bigger engine and faster ,but all glad seem to be very fast ,,that vboost is amazing kick in the pants.
@spikestrip3465 жыл бұрын
Watch my latest vid. It's all back country roads. I'll be posting more soon now that the weather's getting nicer
@dimitripelser95773 жыл бұрын
Vboost normally kicks in at what 7000RPM, but there is a mod to have it kick in at 3000RPM. I never did the mod but it sounds crazy to do. I had 4 gen 1's all std with V boost and one that was changed into a tjopper style. it was crazy, 100km on 14L of fuel even if you drive calm. Sad I cant afford a gen 2...
@daveberry21775 жыл бұрын
i rode mine from London and across France back in the day. the biggest problem was finding a petrol station
@daveberry21775 жыл бұрын
@Vmax i nearly did
@julianb60926 жыл бұрын
I may sound dumb but what's vboost
@spikestrip3466 жыл бұрын
Vboost is a butterfly system that opens at about 6k rpm that gives you a big hp increase
@julianb60926 жыл бұрын
@@spikestrip346 so it's kinda like the vtec system Honda oit in the interseptor
@spikestrip3466 жыл бұрын
Haven't ridden an interceptor but the Vboost power increase is really significant
@ThaKenMan5 жыл бұрын
Joe Lackey the Honda interceptor kinda does the same thing with its V4. Its does it by having two cam lobe profiles and around 6.5k rpm the change over happens and is definitely pronounced and you can feel the power .
@Stefusana Жыл бұрын
It is strange to bescrive to them passengers afflection When a V-Max 1200 just passed by.
@1viggen0072 жыл бұрын
they hear you com'in...
@joelabriola62895 жыл бұрын
Bet your never late to work?!$
@spikestrip3465 жыл бұрын
You would think so...
@joeMW2848 ай бұрын
Please cancel your blinker. Thanks.
@steveneastland41288 ай бұрын
Turn your indicator off😏
@giorossi153 жыл бұрын
INDICATOR.!!!!!!
@Jay_Hall2 жыл бұрын
I have an 05 bought new, YAMA should have done a major update rework of the 1st gen and not went with an all new 2nd gen, which is a great machine but a failure in sales and too much money and weight and to big. 2022 MT10 SP is the new MAX!!,,,100 pounds lighter than 1st gen. same torque, 163 HP, and amazing tech and brakes, handling!!!
@alexandersimonsen66535 жыл бұрын
noob! blinkers on
@love2fight2052 жыл бұрын
My dad told me stories about his old vmax, how it would “pull the front wheel in every gear, I once raced your brother on his gixxer 750 and we were side by side but my front wheel stayed a foot in the air up until a buck ten, then I let off.” We had a debate on whether or not it could compete with modern liter bikes since he was so adamant it is the fastest motorcycle ecer, he said “it would SMOKE an R1”, seeing these riding videos and pulls it doesn’t look any faster than my 600. And my 600 feels slow AF for a sportbike, I’m honestly disappointed in these things. Not to mention it’s 600 lbs and only has like 110 horsepower? When his new “fully built” vmax he just bought gets out of the shop I’ll ride it and judge for myself if it’s any faster than my FZ6R, until then I think my dad is crazy
@josephfreeman14272 жыл бұрын
Thier not my 750 up top will pull all day on this bike
@thekeitohappiness2 жыл бұрын
Depends I guess on where you're comparing. I had a 2016 KTM Superduke 1290r - and I now also have a 2006 Vmax 1200. I would say with the same rider (me) the Vmax will hook up better, and keep the front wheel down up until 100kph, and it'll beat the Superduke up until that point. Once the superduke can actually not try and do a backflip - it'll make all the distance back up. They're two completely different bikes - and behave completely different. The difference is where the power is on the motor. The Vmax pulls from idle - import 4 cylinders typically don't reach any significant power until the top end (Where their power band is). So until a 600 or 750 can actually get their feet on the ground and get moving - the Vmax will have it. Remember: Fast does not only mean "Top Speed"... How fast you get TO your top speed - is also very important.
@kashubelua3 жыл бұрын
Vboost.... which Vboost?! sorry but this one got no kick... EDIT: To folow Joe answer; this first post was quit excessive, sorry guy's, i can't remove what i writted for understanding, but in my opinion this max miss some HP ;-)
@spikestrip3463 жыл бұрын
Once you've made a few good videos you'll find that sometimes the experience is a lot more intense in real life than it comes across. I see your channel is fairly limited so that's understandable that you wouldn't recognize that
@kashubelua3 жыл бұрын
@@spikestrip346 ? what with my chanel?? man, that non sense... don't get it bad, there are plenty of video out there to see what is a bike that kick to compare, it's clear that when you overtake it's missing some HP. i owned two vmax 90 and 96, short and long shaft, maybe the one without vboost kicked even more than this one, many people get disapointed by this bike, because many got bike that suffered from age and are far from prime health, what you would realise with a perfect condition and tuned one (stock), something wrong with your for sur, maybe you re impressed because of short experience, but i m not, got over 20 years of bike, i m used to see what kick and what miss to, maybe video don't speak enought, but in traffic it's evidence. i m sorry bro, my words were to rude, my apologizes, i ll mind to not go this way again, i know you enjoy this bike and im happy for you, ride safe.
@MattSpooner694 жыл бұрын
I can still pull modern 1000s to 60mph on my Max. Passed 100 it's a different story but nothing and I mean NOTHING can beat a good rider on a VMax off the line.
@roncerri31733 жыл бұрын
I agree with that comment as well except I would only add does the person have the writing skills necessary to do what it takes at the speeds that get over 100 mph if he does so be it if he doesn't he shall not try or at least he shouldn't
@unclepetes40733 жыл бұрын
Not brave enough to pull that v boost....keep in the 6000 rpm for a while and pull full the the throtle instanly feel the real v boost of your old v max....
@vmax-cv1ml3 жыл бұрын
You need to change your pipes..it sounds like a scooter..
@ryanmeisinger64633 жыл бұрын
This guy is a noob in every way. He literally breaks all of the rules of city riding.
@sjuozhunki Жыл бұрын
And will have a car pull in front of him one day the way he leaves his blinkers on.
@Bricklinsv19702 жыл бұрын
Justice done by this video = 0 learn how to shift and bring on v boost.
@JonPBixby6 жыл бұрын
You must get much less than 20 mpg with your throttle antics. I have owned a 1994 Yamaha V-Max (sold it in 2012 and regretted that sale) and now again own a 2007 Yamaha V-Max, so I know about throttle blips. I should GoPro my own throttle and shifting antics to "see" how bad I am too. The V-Max is fun to ride, but V-Boost is over rated; it is just asking a cop to spank me, and I probably annoy other drivers. Save those doses of V-Boost induced Adrenalin for the drag strip and not on the local streets or even the interstate.
@spikestrip3466 жыл бұрын
Jon Bixby well this clearly was a highway in Mexico lol
@syst3mbl0w3r63 жыл бұрын
doesn't know how to shift
@dannylobo19973 жыл бұрын
According to this video You'll get better acceleration on a vespa scooter.........
@toddhoffmaster60577 ай бұрын
No one else cares that you are riding with your turn signal on for miles?
@stephenstefano3929 Жыл бұрын
This clown gonna get himself killed and ruin a great bike. Use your turn signals, don’t change lanes going around corners, stop running red lights. WTF?
@driftsp3c5964 жыл бұрын
Smoked a vmax on a 05 cbr 600 f4i. 70 to 140 roll .I4 and ITB's with FI make this bike look like a joke. This bike is cool if...I guess you think it is. Handles like shit, carbed, "vboost" is just vtech for a yamaha. Vboost your way into making another iconic bike Yamaha.
@spikestrip3464 жыл бұрын
Did the vmax rider know you were racing? Honestly you should try riding one and if you don't like it after that then whatever floats your boat my guy.
@dutchboyish4 жыл бұрын
He is full Shit! I eat 600s.
@billwalling81014 жыл бұрын
How close a cbr600 stays to a vmax is the length of the tow rope the vmax uses to drag it .
@jamec55112 жыл бұрын
My vmax unlimited would smoke your cbr600 I got stage7 jets and stage 7 cams and a high performance clutch vmax is no joke of a bike mines pushing around 220hp I’d smoke the hell out your 600 cbr all day long. How close a cbr600 stays to a vmax is the length of the tow rope The vmax uses to drag it. Mine handles like a dream. They were the legend of muscle bikes.