Calling all Vmax4s Calling all Vmax4s

[8BU]

Trying to get some production numbers for the Vmax4s. Below is a list of what I have. Please pm me or post your Vmax4 vin numbers so then we can get a idea of how many where built. Thank you for your help.

I will also run this thread on totally yamaha.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 001740
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001137
1994: 8BW-000101 TO ?????
1994ST: 8BX-000101 to 000131
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 000640
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000181
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003687
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592

[YAMMIEGOD 3:16]

MY 95 IS 8BU-001193 3:16 (yammie tony)

[ALLSEASONRIDER]

It looks like my 1993 parts sled was the second one built that year # 8AX-000102. One of my 96's is #8BU-003464.

[94max]

1994 Vin 8BW-000494

Mark

[Busted Max]

lol looks like u got my 94 st covered. lol 131

[Vmaxmike]

I've got lucky #13 from '92....

Anyone in Mfg. can tell you that early production is best. get one before they start cutting corners to save cost... LOL

[8BU]

Thank you all.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 001740
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001137
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000494
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000131
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 000640
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000181
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003687
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592

[rustman]

My '93 is 8ax-001286, looks like an update is needed to the list. Good thing is that means more '93's out there somewhere.

-Kenneth

[fastmax]

My 93 is 8AX000314. My 96 is 8BT001171. My old 92 was 89A001492, and I got a lot of parts off a wrecked 92, 89A002251

[4with4]

You've got my 95st as the last one on the list. 8BT000181.

Ian

[8BU]

You've got my 95st as the last one on the list. 8BT000181.

Ian

Before I started this list I did a couple searchs trying to get as much info as I could. If your Vin is in there its because that is the highest I found. Hope me posting this info doesn't offend anyone.

If I miss any please let me know.

Thank you all for this info.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002251
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001286
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000494
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000220
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000181
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003687
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592

[dermestid]

Okay the 93 chassis that I have is 8AX-000112. And the 94 ST I have is 8BX-000262.

[8BU]

Thank you all for this info.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002251
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001286
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000494
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000181
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003687
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592

[fixerman519]

My 94 daily ride is 8BW-000260 , and my parts/doner sled is a 94 also 8BW-000578

[NOS-PRO]

Mine doesn't have one....seriously! Was this one a factory raced or prototype?

[luckyone]

usually if it dont have a ser# tunnel was likely replaced at some time due to damage

[8BU]

Mine doesn't have one....seriously! Was this one a factory raced or prototype?

Depending on what year you think it is I would then look at the # on the motor. What # is on your registration?

Thank you all for this info.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002251
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001286
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000578
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000181
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003687
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592

[Kahunas]

'92 "Bender sled" 89A 000537
'92 Pro Stock 89A 002360 (I believe this is not the original tunnel)
'93 89A 0001300
'95 8BU 000450
'96 8BU 003137
'97 8BU 003137

[Brakes]

Yeah Terry what's the # on the registration for that 700?

[Skinner]

Yeah Terry what's the # on the registration for that 700?

YOU DA PINK PANTHER?

[dealermotorcycles]

1996 3240 and 3771

[8BU]

Thank you all for this info.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002251
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001286
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000578
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000181
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003771
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592

[4ever4]

95st- 8BT 000311.

[8BU]

Thank you all for this info.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002251
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001286
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000578
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311 update
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003771
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592

[new maxer]

Mine is a 1992 VX750 and the VIN # 89A-002516. What can learn from the vin #

[8BU]

What can learn from the vin #

Basically its to get a best count on how many Vmax4's had been produced for historic reasons. Yamaha will not make this info public.

Thank you all for this info.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002516 update
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001286
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000578
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003771
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592

[Ike]

I´ll have look up our project sleds vin. It´s a ´92.

Ike

[Geiger]

i know it doesnt change the list, but 93- 000705 and 96- 003524

[Apsley Max]

89A000671 and 8BW000587

[8BU]

Excellent. I was just thinking today that it has been a while since an update.

Thank you all for this info.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002516
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001286
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000587 update
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003771
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592

[yammilover66]

my 95 vin is 8bu-000931

[mark the shark]

Canadian production numbers (not vin numbers) are here: http://snowmobiles.yamahablogs.ca/2007/10/04/ok-mom-spare-me-no-mercy/#more-148

Shark

[8BU]

Canadian production numbers (not vin numbers) are here: http://snowmobiles.yamahablogs.ca/2007/10/04/ok-mom-spare-me-no-mercy/#more-148

Shark

Thanks for the info Shark. Talked to a guy this spring that had a 97 Mountain Max for sale in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. According to him it had the vin number for the first one built that year. Never asked where he bought it. To bad it was three days journey and a boat ride away.

[RX1]

My current 95, is 8BU-000602. Looks like mine was twords the end of the 95's.

[Exciter570]

1997 8BU-005185

[Busted Max]

heres an update for ya.

My 93 is 8ax001178

[corsarod]

8BX000128 1994 ST Canadian version, 530 KM. (320 miles)

[AL P]

My 1995 is 8BU-001162

AL P

[bigredvmax]

where is the number located on the tunnel or under the hood can`t seem to find it but mines a 96

[vmax4rules]

where is the number located on the tunnel or under the hood can`t seem to find it but mines a 96

It's on the right hand side of the tunnel near/below where the front of the seat meets the fuel tank cover.

[8BU]

Since there seems some interest I added totals to the list. Keep in mind numbers are approxement as we have no idea as to the ending vin numbers for each year.

Thank you all for this info.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002516= 2415
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001286= 1185
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000587= 486
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262= 161
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1086
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 210
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003771= 670
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221= 120
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 180
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592= 54

For some reason i'm thinking i subtracted wrong being the number that i used to subtract was actually the first sled for that year, so should it be one more???? Might be the rat poison doc has me on too. Can't think straight.:sleeping:

[Colin Strickland]

Hi, i have a 1997 800 Vmax 4 Mountain Max with the serial # 8BT-001538

[Colin Strickland]

Thanks for the info Shark. Talked to a guy this spring that had a 97 Mountain Max for sale in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. According to him it had the vin number for the first one built that year. Never asked where he bought it. To bad it was three days journey and a boat ride away.

Hi, i remember talking to you. I just registered on here and just want to let you know that i still have the sled. 97 vmax 4 800 mountain max, serial #8BT-001538. ttyl.

[rustman]

Just picked up a 93 ser # 1304. That makes my '93's 1286 and 1304 only 18 apart in production. The 1304 should make a change on the list. Both are canadian models if that makes a difference.

Thanks.

[8BU]

Keep in mind numbers are approxement as we have no idea as to the ending vin numbers for each year.

Thank you all for this info.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002516= 2415
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1203 UPDATE.
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000587= 486
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262= 161
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1086
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 210
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003771= 670
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221= 120
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 180
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592= 54

Thanks for the update rustman.

[corsarod]

89A000815 1992 2200 miles,
picked up a couple weeks ago near seattle for 1k
Very nice sled!

[howsahemi]

8bu-003656. 1996 vmax4 800

[1grindking]

i'll get the #s soon but i store them @a friends house:smiley-12
& an 85vmax if you care teehee

[1grindking]

1grindking my #s 89a001140 i also have another vmax4 that i will get #s from hopefully soon there @ my cabin on the sled cuz it didnt come with reg.

[AL P]

1996---8bu-003151..
does this mean I have the 50th 96? LOL

AL P

[GEARHEAD]

it would be cool to see how many of each year is still around and where ,or find over and under numbers to the ones we already have, just thought i would add that.

[8BU]

it would be cool to see how many of each year is still around and where ,or find over and under numbers to the ones we already have, just thought i would add that.

There are some that don't like giving out there Vin# and this is understood. Especially in present times with identy theft and all the other nogood crap that happens thru the internet and emails. I don't know if it could happen where someone could lay claim to your sled just by having the vin number but you never know.

And some sleds might have a history to them that the present owner doesn't want to deal with even though it was no fault of there own. Stolen and sold several times. I have seen a couple guns like that.

On the flip side it would be intersting to know how many are left. Alot of sleds have gone to the scrap yard.

[AL P]

this is obviously not my sled, and not a member here`s sled either..but...the numbers are interesting..

check out the link posted recently, to a 1995 vmax-4 on ebay...the numbers are listed as
8bu-003515
if he listed the numbers correctly..and it is a 1995..that would increase the production from your current total of 1086,, up to about 3414
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-yamaha-vmax-4-800cc-snowmobile_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2a03874cf9QQ itemZ180447825145QQptZSnowmobiles

[vmax4rules]

this is obviously not my sled, and not a member here`s sled either..but...the numbers are interesting..

check out the link posted recently, to a 1995 vmax-4 on ebay...the numbers are listed as
8bu-003515
if he listed the numbers correctly..and it is a 1995..that would increase the production from your current total of 1086,, up to about 3414
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-yamaha-vmax-4-800cc-snowmobile_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2a03874cf9QQ itemZ180447825145QQptZSnowmobiles

Al, check out post #11 from this link - looks like it's probably a 1996: http://www.vmax4.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2117&highlight=production&page=2

[dealermotorcycles]

Cool.So far I have the last 1996 Vmax4 3771

[sloejoegottago]

Hey I just picked one up its a 95 ST VMAX4 8BT000150 ...................Hey whats consider good Compression For these sled mine is sitting at 125 accross the board...?"

[sloejoegottago]

whats the Difference between the 8BTs and the other ones? Still learning......

[8BU]

whats the Difference between the 8BTs and the other ones? Still learning......

The 8BTs were 800cc from 95 to 97. Considered mountian sleds. Came with 136" track with 1" lug, tunnel extension, little lower gearing, and I think different primary spring.

8BXs were 750cc 94 only mountain sleds.

The rest where standard 121" tracks basically but with differences from year to year.

[Silver Talon]

I have 2 for you! Mine is 89a-002038 and my dad's is 89a-002475. Two nice 92's!!

[procharged04]

I got 8BU003521

[good22]

My 93 has - 8AX000412

[GEARHEAD]

my 92's are 1663 and 1712

[christopher]

Trying to get some production numbers for the Vmax4s. Below is a list of what I have. Please pm me or post your Vmax4 vin numbers so then we can get a idea of how many where built. Thank you for your help.

I will also run this thread on totally yamaha.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 001740
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001137
1994: 8BW-000101 TO ?????
1994ST: 8BX-000101 to 000131
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 000640
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000181
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003687
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592
1992:89a002464

[christopher]

my 92 # is 89a002464

[8BU]

my 92 # is 89a002464

Christopher welcome to Vmax4.com and thank you for your info. Here is the most up to date list we have.

Thank you all for this info.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002516= 2415
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1203
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000587= 486
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262= 161
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1086
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 210
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003771= 670
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221= 120
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 180
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592= 54

[1grindking]

i dont think this changes any thing but my # on my second 92 750 is 2286

[Geiger]

92 -01112

[TommyMoEmDown]

My 92 is 89A001335

[bigredvmax]

3783

[8BU]

Thank you bigredvmax for the update!

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002516= 2415
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1203
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000587= 486
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262= 161
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1086
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 210
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003783= 682 UPDATE
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221= 120
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 180
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592= 54

[8BU]

Thank you INLINE4 on the TY site for the update.


1992: 89A-000101 TO 002516= 2415
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1203
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000587= 486
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262= 161
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1086
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 210
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003814= 713 UPDATE
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221= 120
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 180
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592= 54
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[8BU]

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002516= 2415
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1203
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000587= 486
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262= 161
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1086
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 210
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003823= 722 UPDATE
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001221= 120
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 180
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592= 54

[Roadrunner]

8BU - My 1996 Mountain Max is 001322

[8BU]

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002516= 2415
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1203
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000587= 486
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262= 161
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1086
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 210
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003823= 722
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001322= 221 Update
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 180
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592= 54

Thanks for the info Roadrunner!

[8BU]

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002579= 2478 update
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1203
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000587= 486
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262= 161
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1086
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 210
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003823= 722
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001322= 221
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 180
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001592= 54

[rustman]

I know this isnt an update, but I have 89a-000666 here for parts. Kinda creeped me out when i saw that.

[vmax4rules]

I know this isnt an update, but I have 89a-000666 here for parts. Kinda creeped me out when i saw that.

Now all you need is it's half evil brother 89a-000333

[8BU]

I know this isnt an update, but I have 89a-000666 here for parts. Kinda creeped me out when i saw that.
Yah, kinda of creepy yet kind of cool. Maybe Ike would be interested in that sled. It would match the license plate on his 4X4.

[dealermotorcycles]

whats the chassis like?And its a `92?Got a pic?I was born june 1966.So 0666 is the birthmark I got.

[rustman]

It's ok to fair I would say, but I rate things harsh. Mint to me is just assembled out of the crate. Someone put a pro-action rear skid in and well it wasnt a perfect install. There is at least one weld that has failed in the front bulkhead.


5872

[good22]

Trivia time, anyone know where 89A-000101 is?

[dealermotorcycles]

i do remember seeing a post on that.Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..........................?

[Vmax-4]

8BU can you pm me your phone number. I have accurate info on the 97' Mountain Max, different from what is currently posted. Thanks, Curt

[YAMMIEGOD 3:16]

AND THAT INFO IS ON ITS WAY. 3:16 (yammie tony)

[Vmax-4]

Thanks again Tony !!

[YAMMIEGOD 3:16]

ANYTIME MY FRIEND. 3:16 (yammie tony)

[8BU]

8BU can you pm me your phone number. I have accurate info on the 97' Mountain Max, different from what is currently posted. Thanks, Curt

Cool. Pm'd phone numbers.

[4holervmax]

My 97 # is 005124 96 #1 is 003290 96#2 003729 I will have to look at my 92 &93 and let you know the #`s.
Kirk Ripley Ontario Canada

[8BU]

Thanks 4holervmax,

There might be a twist in the numbers coming up. Trying to get everything verified.

[jst4fun]

I've got 4 more to add to your list....

'92 89A-000574
'92 89A-001883
'95 8BU-000222
'97 8BU-005181

[sxrsist]

my 96 mountain max is 1295

[Tyler]

1995 st 8bt 000230

[turch]

My 94 is 8bw-000216

[92v4]

89A-001230

[8BU]

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002584= 2483 update
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1203
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000587= 486
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262= 161
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1086
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 210
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003823= 722
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001322= 221
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 180
1997ST: 8BT-001538 TO 001601= 63 update

Note:waiting for new info on starting VIN's

[8BU]

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002584= 2483
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1203
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000587= 486
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262= 161
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1086
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 210
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003823= 722
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001322= 221
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 180
1997ST: 8BT-001587 TO 001601= 14 update

[8BU]

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002584= 2484
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1204
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000587= 487
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262= 162
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1087
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 211
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003823= 723
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001322= 222
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 181
1997ST: 8BT-001587 TO 001601= 15

Updates. Forgot to add the beginning one after subtracting!

[jst4fun]

8BU,
Jst picked up a 94 to add to your list.... VIN 8BW-000624.
It has a Bender 3" widening kit in the front and a Bender 14" pro-max in the rear....
3500 miles. needs a good cleaning but seems to run out well.
Only missing a 93 and a 96 now.... still looking!! :)

Bubba...

[vmax4750]

My 92 is a 89a001437

[8BU]

Thanks for the update guys. Hey, jst4fun. Post some pics of that sled with the front widening kit on it. Was just thinking of that the other day.


1992: 89A-000101 TO 002584= 2484
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1204
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000624= 524 update
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000262= 162
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1087
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 211
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003823= 723
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001322= 222
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 181
1997ST: 8BT-001587 TO 001601= 15

[jst4fun]

So I understand how to follow the above coding of the VIN to determine the years.
But how do you determine what manual goes with what year.
Example;
VX800a covers what year? Im thinking 97??
VX800V covers? Im thinking 95 and 96??
VX750U covers?? Im thinking 94??
VX750S covers? Im thinking 92??
Maybe someone can post what manuals cover what years and help clear this up for me???
Or maybe I am way off base and need more Coffee.....

Thank you,

Bubba...

[rank]

my Canadian '93 is 8AX000833

[Roadrunner]

8BU - The 1994 ST I just got is 265.

[8BU]

Thanks Roadrunner.

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002584= 2484
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1204
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000624= 524
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000265= 165 UPDATE
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1087
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 211
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003823= 723
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001322= 222
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 181
1997ST: 8BT-001587 TO 001601= 15

[LOVEMYVMAX]

Tried to find some #s on my 95 parts chassis last night. Were they moved to another location than my 92? I looked this whole sled over and no #s to be had. Came without motor, so I cant check that. Any suggestions? The tunnel may have been removed/replaced at one time because it has been completely stripped of paint.

My 92 is 89A000491

[8BU]

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002584= 2484
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1204
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000624= 524
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000266= 166 UPDATE
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1087
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 211
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003823= 723
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001322= 222
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 181
1997ST: 8BT-001587 TO 001601= 15

[robtan88]

LOVEMYVMAX. That tunnel sounds to be in all likely hood a replacement tunnel. VERY cool that it has no vin number on it. In my experience with the vintage sleds, as years go by, this sort of thing actually adds value to a sled because of the uniqueness if you will to the collector. Just my opinion, but I personally would take that tunnel/bulkhead assy., put it up somewhere, and forget about it for some passing years.When these were replaced (supposed to have been done by dealers only), the dealer was supposed to punch the vin numbers back in the tunnel with stamping punches, and keep a record of this for the DMV. This was done under authorization. You could now basically drop any engine in that sled now and use the engine vin. for the registation...Rob.

[8BU]

You could now basically drop any engine in that sled now and use the engine vin. for the registation...Rob.
Provided the engine vin matched the tunnel vin from yamaha. This was not the case in ending years of production of the vmax4. So you would risk the chance of duplicate vin's

[Vmaxmike]

Provided the engine vin matched the tunnel vin from yamaha. This was not the case in ending years of production of the vmax4. So you would risk the chance of duplicate vin's



Really? I'd never heard of a sled that the number didn't match..

[Chris]

you already got me coverd 8bx 000 183

[8BU]

Really? I'd never heard of a sled that the number didn't match..

Haven't heard of a 97 where the motor vin and tunnel matched. Yamaha must have been cleaning up inventory phasing them out. I believe this actually started in 96.

[LOVEMYVMAX]

Provided the engine vin matched the tunnel vin from yamaha. This was not the case in ending years of production of the vmax4. So you would risk the chance of duplicate vin's

8BU- If I didnt know better, I'd think you were trying to tell me to stick to an early year of production when I go to stamp my numbers into the tunnel. LOL!

[LOVE MY MAX]

im 8bw000343

[8BU]

8BU- If I didnt know better, I'd think you were trying to tell me to stick to an early year of production when I go to stamp my numbers into the tunnel. LOL!

Like said before I wouldn't stamp anything in your tunnel. Keeps it unique. If you where to register it I would go with the VIN on the motor as its the only number on it.

[afveteran]

My 93 is 8AX000727.

[LIVINLO]

8BU,
I took the time to look at the VIN numbers on our machines. The only change that I can see is on one of our 94 machines. The VIN is 8BW-000839.

[8BU]

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002584= 2484
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001304= 1204
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000839= 739 update
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000266= 166
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1087
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 211
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003823= 723
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001322= 222
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 181
1997ST: 8BT-001587 TO 001601= 15

[4x4]

On the first page the 97st starts at 1538 and the update on the last page starts at 1587. Were these unmade?

[8BU]

On the first page the 97st starts at 1538 and the update on the last page starts at 1587. Were these unmade?

This was brought to my attention by Vmax-4 and Yammigod. Yammigod has a book that he bought from a dealer. The attached pdf file shows the starting number of the 97MM at 8BT-001587. The fact that the seven or eight known 97MM's all fall between 1587 to 1601. There are only about ten sleds at the most that I have accounted for and two are no more and one has a aftermarket tunnel one it. I've bothered Yamaha's for VIN numbers for a year or so and all I got was a free DVD of the Vmax4 Greg Meyer. Hall of Fame refered me to Greg Meyer who is no longer with Yamaha and Jon Bertolino who wrote the 40th anniversary book. Jon gave the best explination why Yamaha won't release the VIN#'s. They are very litigation wary and don't want some ambulance chasing lawyer saying if they built this many sleds and this many people got hurt..... and so on.
Kind of like the Rhino.

Jon gave me the idea for this thread as this is what he/they did with the 82 Vmax 500 except they track the number to the name of the owner. I just wanted a total.

Now thats more typing than I've done on here in the last 6 months.

[gitterdun1985]

93 chassis is have is 8ax 001313

[4x4]

The data on the 97 mountain max is inaccurate.

I saw a 97 do a 4g negative dive, and its number fell outside the range on the last page.

[robosc]

My MM800 -97 is 8BT001607

[8BU]

The data on the 97 mountain max is inaccurate.

I saw a 97 do a 4g negative dive, and its number fell outside the range on the last page.

You mean to tell me you were in a 4G negative dive with a 97MM........LOL Next you'll tell me you were inverted at the time.

[8BU]

My MM800 -97 is 8BT001607

Sweet. lets see some picture of that unicorn.

[8BU]

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002584= 2484
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001313= 1213 update
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000839= 739
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000266= 166
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1087
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 211
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003823= 723
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001322= 222
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 181
1997ST: 8BT-001587 TO 001607= 21 update

[4x4]

I know of a lower number than this.

[8BU]

WOW. Thanks for the picture. Guess the book Yammiegod has is inaccurate on the 97MM. That unicorn is turning out to be a horse of course.




1992: 89A-000101 TO 002584= 2484
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001313= 1213
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000839= 739
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000266= 166
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1087
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 211
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003823= 723
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001322= 222
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 181
1997ST: 8BT-001559 TO 001607= 49 update

[robosc]

7258

[Jutila]

Even more -92 models! My -92 is 89A-002758. They say that in 1992 only twenty of those was imported to finland.
Probably the las ones...:flagge_fi

[marc8_2]

I got 92 89A002080

[8BU]

1992: 89A-000101 TO 002758= 2658 update
1993: 8AX-000101 TO 001313= 1213
1994: 8BW-000101 TO 000839= 739
1994ST: 8BX-000101 To 000266= 166
1995: 8BU-000101 T0 001187= 1087
1995ST: 8BT-000101 TO 000311= 211
1996: 8BU-003101 TO 003823= 723
1996ST: 8BT-001101 TO 001322= 222
1997: 8BU-005111 TO 005291= 181
1997ST: 8BT-001559 TO 001607= 49

[Kahunas]

I'm glad you keep this thread going. Thanks for your efforts. It makes me realize how rare my 97 is.