2020 Yamaha VMAX 1700 One Year Review

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@robertchristman1727 6 месяцев назад

Once you join the club, it's for life. The VMax brotherhood knows what I mean.

@kg5uhsjoseelsolitario521 11 месяцев назад

I have a 2014 VMax from new, today looks and sounds great, I have 4 bike but VMax is my baby.

@CZW10000 2 года назад

I’ve loved the V Max since I was a kid. Such an aggressive looking machine. Pretty rare to see one out in the streets too.

@ChocolateThunder6 2 года назад

When I had my VMAX I put an antigravity ATZ-10 battery in it. The higher CCA of that battery made it fire up immediately when I thumbed the starter. I also had one in my Tuono when it was having intermittent starting issues. Highly recommended AND the battery has a restart function. If you ever leave your lights on or have a parasitic draw, the battery will save enough juice to allow you to restart and never be stranded.

@keithgoddard3923 2 года назад

Thanks for a great review. Only confirmed what I always suspected! The perfect bike! Sold my last Keeper to move back to Africa. Broke my heart. GSX1400, bought it for myself as a leaving present when I left the military. Never had the money for a VMax. 13 years later....I'm still waiting out to buy the VMax.....maybe one day when I'm big, until then I pray every day. Ride well brother, thanks again🤝

@MrSimpleman1981 2 года назад

I've had my 2018 Vmax for two and a half years. I still come back with an ear to ear smile on my face after every ride. I picked up a new 2021 Goldwing this summer (been a Goldwing rider for decades). I highly recommend the new Wing. Living in southeast Wisconsin, I also need the mandatory Harley (Street glide) in my garage. Each bike has it's appeal and it's fun walking into the garage each morning and having to decide which motorcycle mood I am in. I only wish I had a bigger garage for an old 1000 Interceptor or CBR1100 XX Blackbird.

@jonascazares153 Год назад

Your living the life man. All three bikes are great choices , i have a 2005 VMAX but would love to own a HARLEY as well! I used to have a 2004 CBR 1000 RR. I REGRET GETTING RID OF IT. Safe ridings.

@timpatton3196 Год назад

Battery

@user-lq7cb4ou1v 10 месяцев назад

No vendes la vimax ???

@themalaailaanaa1347 5 месяцев назад

No abs...not cool.

@johnasbury9915 Месяц назад

I have a 2005 Road King and a 2018 R1200GSA…. Need to get me a muscle bike and a small naked bike..: that will complete the fleet..😄

@somebodyhelpusall7555 2 года назад

I just bought one yesterday!

@JeffMarcum 2 года назад

Congrats! Which year?

@somebodyhelpusall7555 2 года назад

@@JeffMarcum only 2009, 57 of 150 brought into Australia of the first run. Only 10,000 KMs! This isn't a bike, this is an experience.

@JeffMarcum 2 года назад

@@somebodyhelpusall7555 Only 10,000 KMs for a 2009 is very low. Enjoy the experience. 😎

@themalaailaanaa1347 2 года назад

Check if the oil pump recall was done.

@jamesweesner670 2 года назад

I highly recommend an ECU flash by Moore Mafia , it will make you love that V-MAX even more. Best upgrade possible

@JonBecker81 Год назад

Funny, the next recommend video I have is of them tuning this bike.

@barackblows1942 Год назад

Too bad it will void your warranty.

@user-su4mh8ur6c Год назад

Would it decrease engine reliability?

@chumchisk Год назад

Do you know how much for the Flash?

@Smith.Wesson.432UC Год назад

What a beautiful ugly bike

@soheil904 2 года назад

Ride for Ever Jeff💪🏼

@schmidtj157 2 года назад

Absolutely agree Vmax 2nd gen my favorite bike for ever not matter where I'll go the bike will come with me.

@PhillyBoy_N_ATL 2 года назад

VMAX Forever, Baby!😎💪🏽

@stevenstutts1273 2 года назад

I’ve had two over the years. Both were First Gen. Would love to had a Gen Two. I got on my second one fairly hard one day. Thought the clutch was slipping since the RPMs were going up really quickly without picking up any speed. I turned around to go back home and noticed a black mark about 100 yards in length where I thought my clutch was slipping. It had broke the tire loose at about 70 mph and I didn’t realize it. I miss that bike. Lol

@unleavenedkaraiteplus3412 Год назад

Yeah right

@Jay_Hall 2 года назад

Thanks Jeff, great review!!

@JeffMarcum 2 года назад

Thank you.

@danny7954 Год назад

Rode a 2000 year once. On a fjr now and love it Enjoy your beast and thanks

@bigdh2os814 2 года назад

Thanks Jeff! I was riding my 2020 V Max today and took-off from a stop light with just a little more power and Wall-Ahhhh! back tire chirped and bike moved forward quickly. I kidd you Not,,, If I wanted to do a burn-out? It's an easy feat on the V-Max. It was just funny that my slower take-Off was still spinning the rear tire enough for a long chirp! My bike continues to amaze me after 2 years of ownership. :)

@minpinracing8462 Год назад

Glad for you, safe riding.

@chadayotte5347 2 года назад

One of those will complete my collection

@AmerSheikh 2 года назад

Great review! 👍

@JeffMarcum 2 года назад

Thank you.

@nimai0108 2 года назад

5:20 sound of a jet plane! I think I've found my next bike 🏍

@JeffMarcum 2 года назад

From the front it looks like a jet also.

@nimai0108 2 года назад

@@JeffMarcum agree 👍

@rocket3man371 2 года назад

Yes your warm and cold start sounds the same as my 2011 VMAX 1700. I thought I had a weak battery or starter issue as well but its a normal sound. Yes my 2011 VMAX is forever!

@blairmornay6779 Год назад

Great video, thank you

@TerryWhite001 6 месяцев назад

On the starts. Remember your turning over a 4 cylinder 1700 cc monster. I honestly don't hear an issue. Any battery will put out less starting amps in cold weather and the opposite the warmer weather. I can't believe for you size you control that beast so well. Good on you and nice riding skills.

@rosarioroberto5823 8 месяцев назад

Greetings, As always another fantastic detailed video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸 How many miles so far? Keep producing more videos

@r.n.l.7180 Год назад

Yes ... they are forever bikes. It is rarely for sale. I will get one this winter. I'll keep my BMWs R1200C (P) and K1200S, but his one is a must have. Great video.

@TheExhaustedME Год назад

Yup definitely like my Yamaha starting up

@roybatty2030 5 месяцев назад

V4 engines are lovely, I had a VFR and now a Tuono, which is fabulous. I like many things about the VMax, except the weight.

@PJ-hn4cg Год назад

If I could still ride, this is what it would be. It's a beautiful thing to be sure !

@greghunter6951 2 года назад

I have a 2009 and it sounds the same. Seatwise .. like every other bike, works for some, not for others. No issues. Ii have a 21 litre tank and get 275-300 kms; 210kms before red light and about 6-7 litres left.

@schmidtj157 2 года назад

Mr Greg , could you tell me where can I find that 21lts fuel tank? I'm at Florida but nobody knows Vmax

@themalaailaanaa1347 2 года назад

Which tank ?

@petehx 2 года назад

Hello Jeff, just a comment on the seat ,I am 5 foot 10 inches. My vmax was a tad high. I got the seat lowered by about 1.5 inches. Then the standard cover replaced. It looks totally stock but is now flatter. In my opinion, more comfortable ,and my feet are closer to flat on the ground. I had my 1200 vmax,(lots of mods including 60bhp of nitrous), for 20 years, but could not resist a trade up. Nothing else has ever tempted my before! Cheers Peter

@JeffMarcum 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing. I may experiment with lowering my seat at some point.

@charlesdeherrera9498 6 месяцев назад

My 2019's starter sounds the same way. It's not been an issue. They all sound the same as far as I've seen and heard. My seat is terribly hard but I don't ride this bike very long, usually just in short bursts! Thanks for the Video.

@ronedee Год назад

Had a first Gen for 15 years. Loved every minute...except gas station stops! But 680+ pounds is the deal breaker for a cruiser. I went w/ the Yamaha(s): FJR1300 sport cruiser, when w/ the wife & traveling and; '22 XSR900 for around town and blasts in the country! Still love the times w/ my "vmax" and the looks of the Gen II. Great video!

@JeffMarcum Год назад

Thank you. I like the FJR and would possibly get one to add to the collection if they would update the display. However, I’ve heard it may be discontinued.

@ronedee Год назад

@@JeffMarcum I know it is discontinued in Europe because of emissions. Rumor has it Yamaha is designing a new model? We'll see? Sport cruisers are a popular option. And the FJR exceeded all my expectations. Ride safe! Ron

@vernlochtefeld1626 2 года назад

I love the V4 engines and have always wondered why motorcycle companies don’t use them more. Put 35,000 miles on my V65 Magna back in the day. The 90 degree valve stem is a good idea.

@JeffMarcum 2 года назад

Love the V4s!

@kman-mi7su Год назад

I own a Yamaha Royal Star tour deluxe. It has a de-tuned V max V4 in it. They run like a watch. The only complaint I have is that Yamaha de-tuned it a little more than I like. I know my bike is a 800-plus pound touring cruiser with 100 hp. I wish that when they de-tuned it for a big cruiser they'd have left it at about 130 hp.

@vernlochtefeld1626 Год назад

@@kman-mi7su Look up Moore Mafia dyno tuning. I know they do the vmax motor maybe they can do your bike.

@user-rd7ng9pz2g Год назад

my 2005 has slow start but never an issue works great

@norbertperka9231 8 месяцев назад

I don't ride bike not even have a driving license for one but my friend had the first edition long time ago we were young , since that time I like it very much even if don't have DL ,this machine is just so cool

@zule4634 2 года назад

I think you get some kind of credit for a comment lol . Love the channel

@JeffMarcum 2 года назад

Thank you.

@unleavenedkaraiteplus3412 Год назад

I'm also V-4 fan and my forever bike is the 84-85 V65 naked Sabre with few modifications.

@fredjohnson688 2 года назад

I think they all sound different cold and HOT any motor [ but I like the sound VMAX SIR ENJOY SIR

@macevert 2 года назад

Same starting sound here in the Netherlands with my 2012 V-Max. Even a second longer maybe.

@jamessweger2388 2 месяца назад

Vmax 1200 I owned did also clunck at warm start and my xvz1200 venture does the same. I think compression raises on warm engine. Seats on all Vmax are hard. Thanks for video. V4 Max is wonderful!

@JeffMarcum Год назад

I’m not talking about when you push the right button to switch over to see the temperature gauge and the fuel gauge. I know that when you push the right button to see those two gauges, it automatically switches back after five seconds. In the video I’m talking about when the fuel low light comes on system status disappears, and the only way to get it to come back is after you put fuel in the tank you must go into the set up menu and turn system status back on. Its default is system status off and it resorts to that default every time that low fuel light comes on.

@Shadow0fd3ath24 Год назад

A flash does TOBS for making these ride SOO much smoother and have more power that's smoother too

@salimrandall 2 года назад

I have a 2014 that I bought new. I keep it on a battery tender, I’m on my second battery. It always starts exactly like yours. I think the starter is small for a 1700cc V4. No other issues at all.

@timhaslum7461 3 месяца назад

That is a beautiful bike.

@MadVmad Год назад

C'est une Moto Unique ! la première génération est toujours une Légende et celle-ci va également le devenir ! J'ai les 2 modèles car c'est la seul moto qui m'a fait rêver toute ma vie jusqu'au point de la posséder un jour. J'ai meme crée une Chaine RU-vid ou j'en parle dés que je peux. J'ai eu la chance d'avoir en 2016 une des séries limités 60Th aux couleurs de Kenny Roberts et pour les 60 ans de Yamaha. C'est un véritable bijoux dont je suis fou amoureux et dont les gens se retournent à chacune de mes sorties. Je les aime malgré leurs defaults. Merci pour cette vidéo et à très bientot

@dfhowes 2 года назад

I have a 2005 Warrior Midnight edition & a 2007 Honda VTX1800. The Warrior is also a 1700cc but with only 2 cylinders. Your "sluggish" cold start is more like my warm. The Honda, with ~100 more cc, starts quick and easy. So IMO, Yamaha could do better with using a larger starter. As far as Japanese quality, I've got 88,000+ miles on the Warrior. So yeah, Yamaha motors are near bulletproof. I've got no complaints with the VTX either. I'd absolutely love to have your black Vmax sitting next to my Warrior in the garage. That way I could retire the Warrior for pleasure and move the VMax to my drag racing. But VMaxes are way out of what I can afford (especially since I've just retired) so I'll just have to be envious as yet again I'm looking at a VMax taillight at the end of the quarter.

@flesz_ Год назад

It's a beautiful bike

@jairopinzon4254 Год назад

Uuffff 💯

@questforknowledge750 9 месяцев назад

Did it come black on black? Look’s crazy good. Looking to get one soon. Was think of getting a first gen but there is to many upgrades to pass up on a 2gen.

@practicerepo Год назад

The stock batteries were not the greatest, after market battery should be considered. I don't think I could ever afford a second gen. Max. I had a 93 but got divorced and ended up having to sell it. Now with crazy house prices, I can get the bike but don't have a house (garage) to park it in. Maybe if I had underground parking here at my apartment I might. I know what I'm missing, at least I can say I did have one and loved it. I'm getting up there to in my later 50's with cancer so I'm running out of time anyways. Ride safe my friend. Thanks for the video, it brings back good memories. (except two rides got scary because of rain) Not recommended on wet roads

@JonBecker81 Год назад

I borrowed a friend’s road star warrior for a weekend trip and it sounded just like that on cold starts so I think it’s normal. The starter I think is just a little underpowered for the big displacement engines and when the oil and everything else is cold it just struggled a little bit. They must use the same starter on a lot of their bikes.

@paulkenney1074 2 года назад

Yup starter same even mirror same but I had to check all dealer assembled parts cause haven’t found a dealer worth a hoot

@Kevinlivinloud Год назад

30 years old and I have my forever bikes. 18 Vmax & 19 Goldwing Tour DCT, both bikes extreme in two very different ways!

@JeffMarcum Год назад

Yes, you have the best of both worlds. One for fast fun, and the other for long distance cruising, especially with a passenger. After my move to Texas next year, a brand new Gold Wing DCT will join the VMAX in my garage.

@Kevinlivinloud Год назад

@@JeffMarcum you won’t regret it! I can’t think of any two better motorcycles. Both complement each other very well.

@alp3781 Год назад

I own 20 GW DCT Tour and I am looking for a clean Max. I know, the day will come and I will find one. I am very picky guy. Has to be super clean and maintained. I think those 2 are forever bikes in my garage. Good choice.

@jefftidd3388 Год назад

God bless you. V-max are the best. I have a 1985. I love it to d death. Love to ride gen 2 . Some day.

@JeffMarcum Год назад

Thank you. I wish I was still living in 1985. 😂😂🤣🤣

@rokhedjo 2 года назад

I have noticed mine seems to take longer to light off than I would think normal. Yours sounds the same as mine. It may be due to the computer waiting cam/crank sensor signals to line up, not sure.

@robertlarrabee9115 2 года назад

Hi Jeff. My 2010 starts and sounds just like yours. Never been an issue until the battery failed of old age. At just shy of 300# I am not comfortable in my seat. So it doesn’t appear its weight that makes the seat uncomfortable. Yamaha could have put a better seat on the bike. After about 60-90 minutes it is time for butt rest on most journeys.

@fresnohighlander Год назад

I love your bike! I had a 1100 Honda V4, 85 V-65 Sabre. I loved my bike also, except that it used so much gas (maybe because I went so fast?)

@williamhartley1166 2 года назад

I have had my 2020 Vmax for just over a year. I'm not having the reset issue on the trip meter. One right button press takes it from miles since the low fuel warning to total miles ridden since the last reset to zero. A second press resets the trip meter to 0. My only complaint with the bike is that I can't read the speedometer at certain sun angles but then who care how fast you are going anyway. I have had lots of different bikes. I agree with this being a forever bike!

@JeffMarcum 2 года назад

It’s not my trip meter; it’s the System Status that disappears when the fuel light comes on. After fill up I need to go back into the settings menu to get it back.

@alwinbenjamin Год назад

👏🏻

@ian7806 2 года назад

Great video, Jeff. I've had a dozen motorcycles and the VMax is my favorite. It's so impractical but it has a fun factor that others can't match.

@JeffMarcum 2 года назад

You nailed it on the head: there is nothing practical about a VMAX. 🤣 But not everything needs to be practical. 😎

@scottmcmahon6228 Год назад

I just sold my 2018 vmax. Awesome bike but I don’t care for the riding position. Felt most of the weight in my wrist while riding. Next bike will a bike vrod muscle. Much more comfortable riding position imo.

@MrCaCaaaaaaaaa 2 года назад

Imagine how much better the Vmax would sound with full exhaust.

@chicagoui9299 2 года назад

It sounds like my Saab 95 starting. Slow starters seem to last longer.

@FR-ty5vn 11 месяцев назад

Love ❤️ V Max - have you tried a Triumph Rocket III? They are 2,500 cc’s - I’ve had 2 of the 2,300 cc versions…people always ask about them.

@zule4634 2 года назад

👍🏻

@bradhartis1929 Год назад

Cold Hot start for my 2018 is the same. I have just over 40k miles. No problems. Ever.

@louisjohnsonjr.4934 7 месяцев назад

Thats just how they start. The first cold start has more pressure to turn off the first hit is why it sounds like its dragging but It really isn't

@MyBelch Год назад

I had an '04 V-max with the same weak starter/battery issues. Constantly had to recharge the tiny battery to get it to start on cool (Los Angeles) mornings. Reliability was a problem.

@danielrhew2772 2 года назад

I love my 99 vmax1200 unfortunately it has a fork leak presently last ride got a biy squirrelly so as my lowrider still has bad iac i only had my triumph america sizeable at moment

@kman-mi7su Год назад

I agree with the sound of the V4, I don't own a VMAX but its big cruiser cousin, a 2007 Yamaha Royal Star tour deluxe. Which uses the same engine only de-tuned for a touring cruiser. If you add slip-on exhausts as I did to my bike, it sounds mean. I get lots of compliments on the sound of the bike. So much so, I put 2 videos of it on here.

@JeffMarcum Год назад

Unfortunately, Yamaha replaced the V4 with a V-twin on its larger touring bike.

@kman-mi7su Год назад

@@JeffMarcum Yeah and that didn't fare well. Dumb decision.

@iandtexarkana4549 2 года назад

Windshield and hard bags should be next

@manuelrivera6873 Год назад

higher cold cranking amp battery would probably make it start more aggressively. I put in a higher CCA battery in my 2016 BMW R1200GSA that was recommended by my local BMW service dept and by Yuasa, the battery manufacturer in Pennsylvania. I am spoiled when I fill up my GSA and the Nav 6 tells me I have 375 mile range

@bobjackson9717 2 года назад

One year in, I love mine, it's a pleasure to ride and I plan on keeping it. Overall, it's a phenomenal design. The fuel capacity and mileage that most people complain about desnt't bother me so much. However, the lack of a 6th gear in my opinion is major oversight by Yamaha. The extra gear would have made this a much better bike on long highway rides and extended the range a bit. If it had the 6th gear I would say it was close to a perfect design.

@robertlarrabee9115 2 года назад

Agreed that the Max could use a 6th gear for highway cruising.

@Jason-sz5zv 2 года назад

I think their concern was keeping the 0-60 time to 2.5 sec . You can get there in 1st just at redline. If they added a gear and kept the same gear ratio to maintain that the bike would go 200 mph. I've had mine as fast as it will go and trust me it's hard to hang on.

@bobjackson9717 2 года назад

@@Jason-sz5zv A 200 mph top speed would further the legend and demonstrate the "Vmax" truly lives up to its name !

@nokneedownian8521 Год назад

It really suits it being all in black. If darth vader had a motor bike

@CHVikinger Год назад

Hi Jeff my Yamaha XV 1700 have same Start Sounds and my Friends Vmax 1700 absolut same. Think its normal on that Yamaha Big Motor. Cheers Alex

@TheGumeni007 11 месяцев назад

Hello Sir, do you still have the bike? I try to collect enough money for one but I'm not sure if I can handle such a beast of a bike... :) Are you still happy with it? Thanks & regards, Tom

@russellvonastel7111 Год назад

I have been trying to find one in Mexico, I'm working here,the worst mistake i ever made was not having a family and selling my 99 VMax

@okinawanah3463 Год назад

Single cylinders take about the same to start to almost no start especially if you have a big air filter that doesn’t provide vacuum

@jameschanin876 11 месяцев назад

My 1st bike was a 1995 Vmax that I bought brand-new I was pretty nervous when I rode it home from the dealership.

@vincentmcdonough8377 2 года назад

I was never a fan of the stock seat either; body weight definitely is not a variable here. I switched to a Corbin and for me, it was a night and day difference.

@brianbalcer Год назад

What I find funny about these super powerful bikes like the Vmax and Triumph Rocket 3 is that they sound like sewing machines. Also, it's a big motor, it will start like that. Similar to the Yamaha Raider. It takes a lot to start that motor. A good upgrade is a higher CCA battery. Will start much quicker. I've been looking at this bike, along with the Rocket 3, as an upgrade to my Raider.

@JeffMarcum Год назад

When the time comes, I will get a stronger battery. Thanks for watching and sharing.

@foamer5490 10 месяцев назад

I ride a virago and i do have things to say about starters...

@davidlewis2329 2 года назад

On the 90% valve stems you might find that the TPM,s might not work I have the Garmin Zumo 390lm with the TPM all fine but when I had the 90 degree stems fitted they don't work As for the seat I have the Corbin seat front and rear a lot better than stock Ash

@JeffMarcum 2 года назад

I’ll keep the TPMS in mind when I swap the stems so I won’t be surprised if they don’t work. Thank you.

@Polux721 5 месяцев назад

Any issues with the clutch slipping? (12K-16K miles)

@mikeskidmore6754 Год назад

The computer closed the throttle Bodies well before Redline in the higher gears

@georgecostanza2695 9 месяцев назад

I feel the same way about the seat. Not just the firmness, but also the shape… almost feels like sitting on a square block of wood.

@donaldstiles397 8 месяцев назад

My Raider starter is same.

@cowdudeable 5 месяцев назад

About that sluggish starter motor...I have a Yamaha Raider (V-twin 1900 cc) And when I hit the starter, it barely turns over...much slower then your demonstration. At first I though that the battery was dying...but no! That is just the way that it is.

@user-lq7cb4ou1v 10 месяцев назад

Me interesa comprar una alguna recomendacion ???

@rik331 2 года назад

My 89 v-max starter is also sluggish

@glickmpb 3 месяца назад

Hey Jeff, hae a question... I have a 2018 Vmax and just installed a front and rear dash cam. I noticed that my rear turns dont light up unless I flip the switch. I dont know if they are also supposed to be running lights or I botched something. When you start your bike, do the rear turns go on?

@JeffMarcum 3 месяца назад

No, my rear signals are not on when the bike is running. The front signals are on like running lights though. What your bike is doing is normal.

@glickmpb 3 месяца назад

@@JeffMarcum Jeff, thank you VERY much for confirming. I just wanted to make sure I didn't do something wrong. I always think of you and your channel because I have put a lot of my own work into my bike and a lot of thought on how to tastefully do everything. I installed a Denali SoundBomb compact horn, SAE direct to battery with 5 connectors, LED's around the bike, Valentine 1 Radar Detector with HARD unit (hard wired) and now the Ventrue F1 camera system. I do everything tastefully and meticulous!!! I hate people who install stuff on their bike and drill, scratch and mount stuff anywhere. Let me know if your interested in any of the stuff and I can send pics and/or explain what I did. Just trying to spread the Vmax love! :)

@Don-lw4cb 2 года назад

Great bike though it would look hugely better with a decent paint job instead of all that Matt black. I hate all that Matt black but of course it's just down to personal choice.

@huzar777kosy3 Год назад

I got 2018 whit 30 k long term review ??? No problems at all about cllt start same here no problem looking for biger fuel tank only problem to many stops for gas two mod right now delkavith slip on cat delete and dna air filter no ecu flush now can make aroud 130 milage from single tank