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VictoryIsMine
12-12-2009, 08:49 PM
Hi Everyone,

Just purchased a VMAX 750 today. I think I got a good deal for only $850. The only issue is that it needs new skis. The guy ran it on asphalt, and the skis are completely torn up now. When I look the part up online I'm seeing prices like $500. Please tell me this isn't true.

Thanks in advance for your help.
CaptJager
12-12-2009, 10:17 PM
First of all CONGRATS on your Vmax-4.:party:
I am not sure that the skis are still available new. You could get some aftermarket ones till some come up for sale. There are none on ebay right now, but you could put a wanted ad in our classifieds to find out if any of our members have some to sell.
mark the shark
12-13-2009, 05:02 PM
Welcome to the site! :schild27::schild27::schild27:

You'll be disappointed to learn that the stock skis are around $500 APIECE now if you want brand new. I guess it depends on how important it is to you to keep it stock. Occasionally they come up for sale on ebay, and there are a few people parting out Vmax-4's on ebay now.

Shark
AL P
12-13-2009, 05:15 PM
Holly Filth!!
You`d be better off to look for a complete vmax4..keep the ski`s off it, part the rest out, and make money..LOL

And I thought I was paranoid about damaging a ski before..

ouch!
VictoryIsMine
12-13-2009, 05:56 PM
I definitely don't have to have stock skis. What else will fit my sled? I see a lot for sale for VMAX 600's, but I have no clue if they will fit. Any recommendations?
mark the shark
12-13-2009, 06:11 PM
Holly Filth!!
You`d be better off to look for a complete vmax4..keep the ski`s off it, part the rest out, and make money..LOL

And I thought I was paranoid about damaging a ski before..

ouch!

You see a lot of Vmax-4's being parted out, but you rarely see the skis being sold. I think they are still available new because they are still listed on some of the Yamaha parts lookups, like this one: http://216.37.204.206/xtremepowersports/Yamaha_OEM/YamahaSnow.asp?Type=13&A=106&B=24

This could also be outdated information.

I have a totally ruined ski out in the trailer. Crushed like an eggshell due to an altercation with a tree on an icy night. I can't bring myself to throw it out because I know how much they cost. For $500, I'm sure I could straighten it out to usable condition if I was in a pinch.

Shark
speedmax4
12-13-2009, 09:06 PM
There are a set now on Ebay up for auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-V-Max-4-750-800-Aluminum-Skis-Race-600-500-XT_W0QQitemZ120506099380QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSnowmob ile_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1c0eb926b4
VictoryIsMine
12-13-2009, 09:22 PM
There are a set now on Ebay up for auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-V-Max-4-750-800-Aluminum-Skis-Race-600-500-XT_W0QQitemZ120506099380QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSnowmob ile_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1c0eb926b4

Awesome! I'll watch these. Do you know what other models will fit mine? I've seen a lot of them out there for the VMAX 500 and 600, but I'm not sure if those will fit.
vmax4rules
12-14-2009, 09:59 AM
Welcome and I would stay away from the 500/600 ski's, they are steel and the Vmax-4 came with aluminum from the factory.
VictoryIsMine
12-14-2009, 10:11 AM
Welcome and I would stay away from the 500/600 ski's, they are steel and the Vmax-4 came with aluminum from the factory.

Are there any other benefits to aluminum other than weight and rusting?
rustman
12-14-2009, 10:28 AM
They look really cool!

-Rustman
8BU
12-14-2009, 07:06 PM
Are there any other benefits to aluminum other than weight and rusting?

They bend easier when you hit something.:beathead:
VictoryIsMine
12-15-2009, 09:12 AM
Are SLP skis any good? They look like some type of plastic or composite.
VictoryIsMine
12-15-2009, 10:22 PM
My brother-in-law found me a set today for only 30 bucks at a local flea market of all places. They are steel, but for 30 dollars I couldn't pass it up. Thanks everyone for your help.:4fzfpi:
mark the shark
12-15-2009, 11:38 PM
Glad you found a set of skis. Now you can get down to the important stuff...RIDING!!!:sled:


Shark
AL P
12-17-2009, 10:10 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-YAMAHA-V-MAX-4-800cc-R-SKI_W0QQitemZ400092213469QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSnowmo bile_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5d275ab0dd

One down?
LOL, not a bad price?
mark the shark
12-17-2009, 01:39 PM
It's got a carbide on it, probably still has a skin. That's a good deal.

Harrison Michigan. ROAD TRIP!!!!

Shark
AL P
12-17-2009, 02:33 PM
Mark, this is the same guy I was talking about here.. http://vmax4.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=7425..
real nice guy, and had some pretty nice looking parts laying around..

AL P
ATTAK!
12-18-2009, 12:33 PM
I have a set in pretty decent shape, still with the plastic bottoms I'll part with for $300, have pics avail