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Roadrunner
12-04-2005, 07:49 AM
I thought you guys might like this. Here is a picture of one sled I got called about. He said it has been instorage the past 3 years. He said it was in great condition. Just thought I would post a picture of it. It is ( which you probably know) a 85 VMax 540.
Doug
jeff242424
12-04-2005, 07:54 AM
what did you have to give for it or was it free???? if it was free then i need to place an ad also.

Rick
Roadrunner
12-04-2005, 08:05 AM
Rick,
Although I had alot of calls for free sleds, this is not one of them. He wants $550 for it. I really don't know what this is worth but it does seem to be in great shape.
vmax4rules
12-04-2005, 08:07 AM
Not a bad deal, I would like to add one of those to my collection someday.
Ike
12-04-2005, 08:07 AM
Roadrunner, it´s seems to be in GREAT condition. Take out for a spin if possible and you´ll be sold. That is a good deal for a 550$.

Ike
Roadrunner
12-04-2005, 08:09 AM
Here is what he said about it.
Sled was running it winter of 02??? Will need going over, carbs, lubes, so on. Now this sled has new rings & is pre-mix. Primer in place of choke, if I remember right?? Primer needs to be mounted, been a while. An assume newer after market track. Located in my parents barn, buried beyond 3-4 other sleds, will need help clearing out, that's why its been so long since moving.
Ike
12-04-2005, 08:13 AM
That 540 engine has itīs tricks. If you are taking a serious tought towards it, go it trough fully.

And yes, it seems to be a aftermarket track.

Let us know what you decide.

Ike
Roadrunner
12-04-2005, 08:22 AM
I did notice in this picture the side panel looks dented in, though. Were these pre-mixed or were they oil injected?
Doug
Ike
12-04-2005, 08:27 AM
I did notice in this picture the side panel looks dented in, though. Were these pre-mixed or were they oil injected?
Doug

Small dents donīt matter. Those were oil injected. We took the oil injection off from our -84 too. 20 years old oil pumps you know...

Oil pump in that thing is driven by a gear from the crank. You have to change the oil every 800 kmīs to the gear. Pain in the a** ! The engine must be lifted off before the change. We also changed the carbs to our machine. Those original ones were done.

If you want more info about it, PM by brother Samueljackson. He has done the most of the maintance to that thing.

Ike
Roadrunner
12-04-2005, 08:35 AM
He also has a 80 and 81 340 Enticer in nice shape also!
YAMMIEGOD 3:16
12-04-2005, 09:50 AM
DUDE, IF THAT WAS HERE IN N.Y.! 94MAXX AND MYSELF WOULD COME LOOK AT IT. ANYWAYS I THINK THATS A 1984. 1985 HAD BLUE GRAPHIC,S. ! 3:16 (tony)
Ike
12-04-2005, 09:59 AM
DUDE, IF THAT WAS HERE IN N.Y.! 94MAXX AND MYSELF WOULD COME LOOK AT IT. ANYWAYS I THINK THATS A 1984. 1985 HAD BLUE GRAPHIC,S. ! 3:16 (tony)

That is a -85. Our SRV has a -85 hood and it has those exact colors. It is restored as a -85 model. That Vmax on this pic is a 84.

Were there different colors in the States than in here?

You can check it for sure by the serial numbers :---> http://www.vintagevmax.com/serial_numbers.htm

Ike
YAMMIEGOD 3:16
12-04-2005, 11:12 AM
OK, MAYBE I HAVE YEARS SWTICHED. 3:16 (tony)
jeff242424
12-04-2005, 11:24 AM
where are those two other sleds located, i am looking for a cheaper smaller sled for my son. runner at that price i think you got a good deal going there.

Rick
Roadrunner
12-04-2005, 11:41 AM
Rick,
These are, near me in Pennsylvania. It is ashame you are not closer, I could hook you up with a couple sleds, that I had phone calls about.
AL P
12-05-2005, 01:33 AM
Looks pretty nice to me! just curious, did he mention what the three or four other sleds are that are blocking it in the barn?
VMAX535
12-05-2005, 10:34 PM
That is a 85 for sure. My same sled won the 1989 Grass Drag Championships in 1989 with one of those in it's class and came 3rd in open stock. Biggest grass race in NA at the time.

VMAX 535
Vmax540
12-06-2005, 10:01 AM
Eric also had this 84 2 years ago ! Ask lot's of questions before buying !
Roadrunner
12-06-2005, 04:29 PM
Vmax540,
I take it you saw the sleds, Eric has? I haven't but he did send a picture of the sleds he has, incredible!!!
Doug
fastmax
12-06-2005, 04:41 PM
Had an 85 just like that at one time.Paid 5500 canadian for it new.Did the update porting to it and gave those polaris indys a real hard time with it.:bottom: Nice Sled Roadrunner!!!!
SRV540
12-06-2005, 05:26 PM
I know where a 1991 vmax540 is , and it a one owner machine, has been sitting for a longtime in a garage though, would need alot of going over though, but would be a collector as that was the last year made here in Canada.
Vmax540
12-07-2005, 07:19 AM
Doug, the more we talked on phone I realized the more issues they had ! One hood was completely broken from hinges the other a long crack and the one had engine issues. He buys and sells which isn't always bad but, is something to keep in mind since, it's not like buying from someone who knows the sleds history ? Fastmax neat picture !
VMAX535
12-07-2005, 11:24 PM
NY championship in Colton. 1989
Vmax540
12-08-2005, 08:40 AM
535.... Cool ! My garage 2005
YAMMIEGOD 3:16
12-08-2005, 10:24 AM
SAW THIS SLED UP CLOSE. JUST AWSOME !! DUDE, NICE SHOTS FROM 1989. ! I PROBLEY WAS THERE!! 3:16 (tony)
RDL 93 V-MAX4
12-08-2005, 06:03 PM
NY championship in Colton. 1989
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Look at the lead he's got!!!! Thanks for the photos Vmax540.

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