Yamaha V-Max Restoration

Yamaha Vmax restoration Part 8:

I sandblasted the rear brake carrier and Cerakoted in clear. I used C Series which is high temperature but air drying. I then fitted the...

Yamaha Vmax restoration Part 7 (V-boost):

Next is the v-boost unit. Pretty straightforward as it was just a matter of taking it all apart. I didn’t try to remove the butterflies,...

Yamaha Vmax restoration Part 6 (Wheels and Swingarm):

Tyres refitted, balanced and new 90° tyre valves were used. Discs were refitted with new bolts and I fitted new wheel bearings and dust...

Yamaha Vmax restoration Part 5 (Fork yokes and Wheels):

Fork yokes fitted with new bearings and dust seals. I must say that the bottom race was difficult to get off. I resorted to cutting...

Yamaha vmax restoration

The engine is all painted and I'm well happy. I masked off the bare aluminium surfaces, which will be polished and lacquered in due...

Yamaha vmax restoration

Frame is back from the powder coaters and I'm well pleased. I protected all the surfaces and cleaned ot the threads. Got some zinc...

Yamaha vmax restoration

Engine mounted on stand, heads, pump and all covers removed in preparation for painting. Had to remove the clutch basket in order to...

Yamaha vmax restoration Part 2

Frame completely stripped and photographed. I've kept most bolts and nuts with each component. Where I haven't been able to, I've...

Yamaha vmax restoration Part 1

I am undertaking a full restoration of a 1998 full power Yamaha vmax. The bike has done a little over 25,000miles and is a UK bike. The...