mid 90's v-max's
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I was trying to bring the mrs's 95 v-max 600 back to life. I replaced the rear suspension as the old one was cracked and shot. Anyways, found an old exhaust in the attic of a 96 v-max xt in mint shape. The current exhaust is rusting bad. When I went it swap in they are different? I always thought 94,95, and 96 v-max's were identical. Am I going to run into trouble with this exhaust? Are the carbs the same? Do I need to rejet? Thanks for your help in advance as I am new to the site. 

daman
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Yes you should rejet as the XT is a more free flowing exhaust,it shouldmid 90's v-max's said:I was trying to bring the mrs's 95 v-max 600 back to life. I replaced the rear suspension as the old one was cracked and shot. Anyways, found an old exhaust in the attic of a 96 v-max xt in mint shape. The current exhaust is rusting bad. When I went it swap in they are different? I always thought 94,95, and 96 v-max's were identical. Am I going to run into trouble with this exhaust? Are the carbs the same? Do I need to rejet? Thanks for your help in advance as I am new to the site.![]()
work people have done it i have not,you need the manafold as well.
jet to '96 specs and keep and eye on plug color..
mid 90's v-max's
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I have a new manifold pipe as well that I will install. I believe the 95 had 153.8 main jets in it and if the carbs are the same I would probably have to lean it out a bit. 96 jetting recomends 152.5...not much difference. Also have the helix and primary spring fron the xt...use it as well?
daman
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You could,,or try it with out first see how it runsmid 90's v-max's said:I have a new manifold pipe as well that I will install. I believe the 95 had 153.8 main jets in it and if the carbs are the same I would probably have to lean it out a bit. 96 jetting recomends 152.5...not much difference. Also have the helix and primary spring fron the xt...use it as well?
Dave_Vmax600
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i have a pipe off of a 94 that im trying to sell.....mint condition and recently painted with silver 1500 degree paint