V-Max Electrical Maintenance

Part Number: WE

We have over 25 years experience with working on V-maxes since 1988, based in Coventry, 2 miles from Junction 2 / M6 towards City centre just off A4600. Collection and delivery service available (outside contract if over 50 miles), good rates.
If your one of those with two left hands, or just don't have the time or the specialist tools, us having most commonly troublesome genuine parts on the shelf, with good diagnostic knowledge, maybe money better spent than your local ('have a go') dealer.
From Annual Service or MOT, right up to Total Bike or Engine rebuild, repair or customise your 'Max', with Insurance work also undertaken, all at the very competitive price of £35.00 + VAT per hour (never been any higher) for the first 6 hours then £30.00 + VAT per hour thereafter.

New Original Spares + some Good second hand spares.

Please Telephone 02476 442054 for further assistance, or a quotation.
Open Monday - Friday
9am - 4:30pm.

Part Number: 227 B

Fantastic piece of kit (now use on all my bikes, noticably uses less power 30W instead of old 100W, + daylight in the night!)
Bi-Xenon Headlights refers to HID (High Intensity Discharge) Xenon headlights that offer both low (dipped) and high (main) beam lighting in 'Lightning Blue'
HID products are E4 and ISO-9001:2000 Approved. They are manufactured under the strictest of quality control.
Installation is Plug-N-Play and is simple enough for a first time installer. Our kits plug right into your existing assembly and all necessary hardware for installation is included. Almost 300% in increase in light output. It will make your headlight shoot further ahead of the road giving you much more reaction time, which means increase in safety.

Power: 12v 30W (uses less power!)

Part Number: 43 H3

Old 55w to Fantastic 100w piece of kit. HID (High Intensity Discharge) Xenon headlights in cool white.
HID products are E4 and ISO-9001:2000 Approved. They are manufactured under the strictest of quality control.
Installation is Plug-N-Play and is simple enough for a first time installer. Our kits plug right into your existing assembly and all necessary hardware for installation is included. Almost 300% in increase in light output. It will make your headlight shoot further ahead of the road giving you much more reaction time, which means increase in safety.

Please see 'click on' picture for full kit.

Part Number: 231E

The L.E.D. Battery Gauge is an array of L.E.D.'s indicating the operating voltage of the bikes electrical system. Green L.E.D.'s represent the normal operating range of your charging system, 12.5v to 14.5v.Amber L.E.D.'s warn the rider that the bike is not charging. If the reading drops below 10v or exceeds 15v, a flashing red L.E.D. will alert the rider of an impending stall or the possibility of damage to thebattery &/or sensitive electronic components on the motorcycle. Simple two-wire connection & a compact size (43mm x 25mm x 12mm) + Adhesive backed fitment.

Available in Black or Chrome

Part Number: 239 M

12 Volt Universal , 130db , can be fitted singularly however for the best results and increased safety fit as a pair.

Available in Red, Blue or Black

Part Number: 73 E

12 volt Horn
Available in Black or Chrome

A) Chrome: £11.91 ($19.06) -- £14.29 Including VAT at 20%
B) Black: £6.81 ($10.90) -- £8.17 Including VAT at 20%

Part Number: 218 M

18mm Magnetic Spark Plug Socket, (with 17mm hex top with 3/8" square drive).

Part Number: 148

'NGK' Spark Plug Caps (set of 4), in Black
note:If using original H.T. leads, will necessitate razoring the rubber boot above front barrels only for straighter H.T. lead routing.

Part Number: 64

For easier starting & smoother running.
Complete set of 4 Spark Plugs

Part Number: 159 M

NGK Spark Plugs
Original fitment and Grade
Set of 4 Spark Plugs

Part Number: 133M

Replacement silicone (carbon core) ignition leads. set of 4, pre-cut lengths, in:
Black = £12.77 ($20.43) -- £15.32 Including VAT at 20%
(can be fitted with NGK Plug caps Ref 148)

Other colours available: set of 4 leads:
Blue, Yellow = £25.53 ($40.85) -- £30.64 Including VAT at 20%

Part Number: 128

HT Ignition Coil Replacement.
80mm Hole spacing , 2 terminal.
Fits all Models 1985 ->2007

Note 1: Genuine Yamaha item price £80.00 approx each

Note 2: There are 4 x coils on the bike, also check plug cap ends for 'melting'/ actually discharging, Please see 'Click on' for example of cracked / discharging coil.

Part Number: 113

High output 300 Amp alternator

(Ref: Original Yamaha is 250 Amp)
Fits all Models 1985 ->2007

Part Number: 124

(note: original Yamaha part £98.12 + Vat = £117.74)

Part Number: 79

Heavy duty Regulator/Rectifier, 'finned' type.
(new version now 'Vaned' type, same as later std. fitment)

Part Number: 59B

Specifications and Dimensions
Voltage (Pb Eq): 12V
A / Hr (Pb Eq): 18
CCA (A): 270
Weight (Kg): 0.997
Weight (Lbs): 2.19
Max charge Rate (A): 18

Part Number: 59C

Part Number: 179M

3 times more starting power for the Yamaha VMax (fits into Original Battery Box).
Voltage 12v Cranking Current 680 Amps for 5 seconds
Cold Cranking 210 Amp estimated Capacity at 20 hour rate
19Ah Reserve capacity 28 minutes
Terminals M5 bolt Dimensions185mm Long 79mm Wide 170mm High Weight 6.1Kg.

Part Number: 979M

Gel battery, fits in original battery box, advanced, absorbed glass mat technology, longer life, no initial charging, just install and go, maintenance free, no messing around with acid, 20% more cold cranking amps, easy accessory connection with multi terminals and a 12 Month warranty.
Replaces YB16AL-A2.

Part Number: 6

Black, vacuum formed ABS (above). With this larger battery box you are able to install the bigger, better battery Pt.no147 for easier starting, giving a totally more reliable bike. © 1995 Exactrep

Part Number: 185 M

'4-Brush' Starter Motor, for more efficient starting than the old 2-Brush Starter motor,
fitted as Standard to all Models 1985-2007
Complete assembly.


(Ref: Original Yamaha UK price £296.00 inc Vat )

Part Number: 125

'Reconditioned' on exchange basis, (dependent upon receipt and condition of yours,+ we need yours here first)

Part Number: 74E

Completely manually adjustable. Eight ignition curve/Eight rev limit settings (Re-mappable ignition timing)

Available for Models 1989 ->2007

Part Number: 74M

Mail your TCI/CDI to us for test and possible repair.
'85 - '89 (anaolog / yellow sticker)
'90 - '07 (digital / silver sticker)

Repaired - £150.00 - £333.33 + vat, dependant upon condition
Exchange - £583.33 + vat dependant upon condition of yours (repairable?)

Please contact us for details.

Part Number: 95

Accumate 6/12v Charger
Now available - a 6V & 12V battery optimiser - ideal for classic bikes & cars

Like the OptiMate, the AccuMate is designed to automatically charge and monitor batteries with no danger of over-charging regardless of time. The AccuMate is suitable for all 6 and 12V lead acid batteries from 4Ah to 66Ah, making it perfect for owners of older vehicles, which are not used on a daily basis.