rmoody04

I just picked up a 96 Vmax 500 XT with 5400 mi for $700. Seems to run great, every thing is solid and it looks great. Are there any problem areas to watch, I've heard these are very reliable. I haven't gotten to open it up yet, but even with an older belt on it, it seems to have a lot of low end pull. What kind of top speed should I get? Also does anyone know what size tank and what kind of mileage these get?

stucolts

Hi I bought 2 of these myself (94s in non runing condition. Got them both running and waighting for good snow.I agree lots of low end torqe. The get to 70 mph in no time. I would think 85mph mabe 90 tops top end. Not sure on mph. NEED Snow!

stucolts

Hi Took 2 sleds to a lake tobay vmax 600 85 mph top end the 500 was 87 mph I held her tight for 1/2 mi but could not get her to 90 mph.

rmoody04

Nice! I rode 247 miles this weekend. I got up to 80 on one long, flat stretch...the sled got there very quick! It's funny you only got 85 out of the 600 but 87 out of the 500.

stucolts

The 600 has a new crank and top end rebuild on it I have 100 mi on the rebuild today it was time to see whate she would do and 85 was it.

kccats

They are very dependable sleds. The only isue I know of is the hard steering! Take the shocks apart and oil the oring at the top of the crome sleeve. If your upper steering control doesn't have a grease fitting put one on the back side and get some low temp grease.