01-03 Vmax 700's Pro's - Con's.....

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Zack1978

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Hi everyone,
I need a new sled to retire the 1991 Phazer....If I don't retire the Phazer, my G/F is not going to ride with me any longer, as her body can't take the lack of suspension. So I was thinking about an older (01-03) Vmax 700er?
What are the pro's and con's of that sled? How is the ride quality? Will it be leaps and bounds more comfortable than the Phazer? What are the trouble areas on that sled? Is it worth considereing a higher mileage sled of this vintage? How many miles would be too many, and I should shy away from? If a sled has 6,000 or 7,000 miles, is that the end of teh road for that sled? The ride quality and suspension is most important to her!
We don't ride that much, so I can't justify spending a lot on a sled. I have a 2000 SRX 700, and it just hiit 2,000 miles, and the 1991 Phazer only has 3,000 miles.....



Thanks,
Zack
 
Those Redheads will last along time. Check it over good before you buy. If the maintenance was done regularly, I would have no problem buying a 6000 or 7000 mile Vmax. You might be looking at rings, but not for sure, check the compression before you buy. The Redhead Yamaha motor is about as bulletproof as a 2-stroke can be.
 
sleddineinar said:
Those Redheads will last along time. Check it over good before you buy. If the maintenance was done regularly, I would have no problem buying a 6000 or 7000 mile Vmax. You might be looking at rings, but not for sure, check the compression before you buy. The Redhead Yamaha motor is about as bulletproof as a 2-stroke can be.
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I was looking at one, and the head is black? What does that mean?


Zack
 
jboar said:
Does she ride with u or on her own sled?
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She rides the Phazer and I ride my SRX. The Phazer is in great shape, it is just old technology.


Zack
 
my dad has a 96 phazer that i used to drive before i bought my 99 vmax 700 - it is night and day differnce in handling, riding etc and so much smoother... i still get on the old phazer and it feels like a lumber wagon

jake
 
Zack1978 said:
How does the 2002 Vmax suspension compare to my 2000 SRX?


Zack
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The Vmax will be similar to a SXR. It should ride much better than a SRX. Most the guys I know still riding SRXs have the rear skids long traveled. I have a buddy that just picked up a MINT 2000 SRX 700 with 1000 actual miles. The first thing he did was tear the rear skid out and have this done.

As for a VMax, don't rule out the SXR either unless reverse is a must. The little redhead 600 triple is a great motor for a woman too.
 
sleddineinar said:
Painted black? or black like has been overheated? Take a pic and post it.
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Here is a pic.....


Zack
 

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Really, I would look for a newer skid. Either plan on swapping a new skid into the Vmax, or just get a newer sled. If you really are looking for a better ride, the Vmax will be better but not a huge difference like a Mono or other newer technology skid will be. I would take the opportunity to get the best possible ride you can get that fits your budget. She (and therefore you) will enjoy riding that much more.

The 700 redhead engine is one of the best ever made by Yamaha from a longevity and reliability perspective. That head looks painted, which may mean it was modified. Could be overheated, but the color looks too uniform. hard to tell from the pic.
 
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definetly that orangish brown thats exactly what they did my head did th esame thing when i thru a stud threw my heat exchanger sneeky bast@#%$
 
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