Yamaha V-Max 600 - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

Kirk36 · 02-08-2008, 04:38 PM

Hello,

I am a proud owner of a 1996 Yamaha V-Max 600XT 2,700 miles. I now nothing about this sled for history. What kinds of things do I need to look for. I know each Manf. has its things that go wrong on every sled, engineering flaws if you would say. Can somebody give me some pointers of some things to check on a regular basis i.e. oil pump, suspention things, compression check every 500 miles? Change plugs every 500 miles? What are some good things this sled has, I have heard the XT stands for the better suspention, What else? Horse power of this sled? The speedo cable is broke? Seems like a common problem, becasue of the speed of the sled? Left brake bar hits the windshield, common thing, is their a different shield that I can put on this? What would the top speed be? Can someone send me some links to web sites that I can get parts, specs, manual. I don't now how much gas this tank holds. lol Octane to put in the tank 91, 87, stay away from Ethonol?

Any help would be great.

Thanks,

Kirk

**RJ Gleason** · 02-09-2008, 05:49 AM

http://www.snowmobileforum.com/engin...-tos-here.html
http://www.snowmobileforum.com/engin...se-things.html

SnowRida · 02-09-2008, 06:29 AM

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highcountry · 02-09-2008, 08:39 AM

My brother had a 96 vmax 600. The motor was great and it almost kept up with my 2000 vmax 700. The rear suspension on the other hand was horrible. It bottomed out on almost any bump you hit. He wanted to put new suspension on it but the dealer told him it was going to cost about $600 to fix. If your suspension is in good shape it should be a great sled for you.

kccats · 02-09-2008, 08:53 AM

87 gas no alcohal! They are gas hogs! The only thing I know of is to drop the gearing a tooth really seems to help the sled perform! The chain in the chain case is a weak link so replace it too! Clean the carbs before you ride every year! Check things out begining of season, like for mouse houses etc. Raise the skis and check the carbides! Keep the clutches clean with a scotch bright! Use NO oil or cleaner on them! Just blow them off with air! A good belt will make a difference in performance, and should be tight! The handle bars can be adjusted back to miss the shield! Oh and welcome to the snow show!

Kirk36 · 02-09-2008, 10:03 AM

Thanks everybody.

keep the info coming.

Kirk36 · 02-10-2008, 09:18 PM

I rode the sled yesterday and it seems the throttle response is a little week. If a press the throttle down 1/4 to 1/2 the sled kind of putts along, when I give 3/4 throttle it takes off like a rocket and full throttle is even faster. I would like the sled to have a gradual progression of speed, and not have to push it to 3/4 to get it to fly. It really sluggish up until you get to 3/4 throttle. My guess is that their is a adjustent in the cables maybe. Any other suggestions.

One other thing this sled has a worn out track, and there is no traction in snow around 4 inches plus. I was thinking about putting on some woodys, would this help the traction in deeper snow more than 4"? What size woodys can I put on this sled (96 yamaha v-max 600) without tearing up my coolers? I guess since my track is worn out why not put some spiks on it to help 2 seasons of riding till I need a new track.

**RJ Gleason** · 02-11-2008, 05:19 AM

Clean the clutches.

If the track is worn out putting picks or studs in it will not help in loose snow, only on hard pack.
What you need is a track with longer lugs.