Are you a new member? Come here and say hi!

[scratch]

Howdy Boys, new guy here. Most call me scratch on the internet.
I am going to need some help, so I thought I would introduce myself and hopefully make some friends. I am very surprised at the lack of on-line resources on the max, given the amount of time it has been in production.

Anyway, I have been a fan of the max since the first time I saw one, way back in high school. When I lived in Texas, I even chased a guy on a max down to try to get him to sell it to me or at least ask if he knew of one for sale.
Now I live in Tokyo and am finally a max owner. The story behind the acquisition is worth telling I suppose.
Last year over beers, the manager of my race team asked me why I don’t ride a street bike. I told him it was too dangerous to ride motorcycles on the street; particularly for me. I have a hard time separating the track from the street, especially on a sport bike. I had even tried buying street versions of my bikes, but invariably they would end up being tuned and hopped up and back I would go to my race habits. I told him that I should try it on a cruiser and mentioned my admiration of the max.
A year or so later, the manager guy, who also owns a bike shop, calls me up and asks me to come by his shop. A few hours later I rode out on a new to me 92 max. I gave him some old race parts off of my R1 in exchange. A good deal I would say, particularly since all the mods I would have done to the max had already been completed. I am flattered that he remembered that conversation.

I catch a lot of crap from my friends that know me from racing, a few Hardly or cruiser jokes but, I am happy with it. It handles pretty well for being such a fat pig. I guess the best thing I could say about the handling is that it is quirky.
It is slow compared to the racers, and I can’t imagine that v-boost thing coming on mid corner.

Again I couldn’t be happier. I think it will be a long friendship.

scratch

[outlaws justice]

Welcome, glad to have you join us here. There are many good places to get info on the Vmax ranging from INGO's page to our very own Vmax owners association. I hope that this and the other sites make you feel at home and can provide any and all help that you need!

David

[scratch]

Thanks for the welcome David.

I joined the VMOA tech list and have read most the archive. Found the outlaw max site which has been helpful.
I guess my point was that when I've joined other street bike forums (CBR / R1) they have tens of thousands of members. Anything you can think of had been done by at least a few of them.

Glad to be here, hope to contribute to the community.

scratch

[KRL0215]

Welcome scratch. We are a new site, so we are trying to increase membership. Please tell as many Vmaxers as you can about the place. Stick around, hopefully the site will grow.

[mikemax04]

Always good to see another member from the sunny state of Florida. Pull up a chair and join the rest of the group in discussing whatever is on your mind or just check us out 'till you're comfy and settled in.:th_drink:

[KRL0215]

hello and welcome!

[namasfl]

Thanks guys- got an '06 Vmax back in August- already have 6000 miles. I can't seem to get off the damn thing. A few weeks ago I went to Key West from Palm Beach County, had a lemonade, turned around and rode back.

[mikemax04]

Thanks guys- got an '06 Vmax back in August- already have 6000 miles. I can't seem to get off the damn thing. A few weeks ago I went to Key West from Palm Beach County, had a lemonade, turned around and rode back.
There seems to be something hypnotic about the Max and it's got us all under its spell. As long as you're still willing to go home after a ride, you're doing just fine.

[DanQuin]

Hello everyone,

New guy here, just wanted to say hi. I'm reading through everything I can find on the V-Max. I'm hoping to get one in the near future. Preferably a 1985.

I'm located in NC, and I was in the Marine Corps, and now I am a civilian working for the Marine Corps. I ride as often as I get a chance, and have always been crazy about the V-Max, so I think I'll just have to buy one.

Is there a thread or sticky that has all the changes through the years around? Like I said, I'm hoping to land a 1985, but I may go as far as 2007 if need be. So, any suggestions are welcome.

:popcom00:

[maleko89]

I wouldn't get anything older than a '96. They had improved brakes, forks, charging system, and ignition system. Beware older bikes with low miles, this bike needs to be ridden often....otherwise it degrades quickly. FOr info on the differences over the years, try here: http://www.vmaxchat.com/. Click on Tips and then Model history. Good luck in the pursuit of YOUR vmax!

[82ndCowboy]

I agree, I have had my 06 for 6 months now. And everything I've read and seen in the chats I would recommend a 93 or up.
Also you may want to consider finding a used with some of the mods already done. One thing I learned is, there is alot of things I want to do to my 06.
But I guess that is half the fun of owning one.
So far All I've gotten done is put the longer sportbar handlebars on, which helped improve the handling a lil better. Ohh and engine gaurds, which saved my case cover once already.

[Maximum]

Maybe find a good 96 or newer used to tie you over until the new Max surfaces in a year or so. I have the feeling that I may be trading the 07 Max I just bought for the new one if I like it enough. But if you're considering an 07, it is a terrific ride.

[mikemax04]

Maybe find a good 96 or newer used to tie you over until the new Max surfaces in a year or so. I have the feeling that I may be trading the 07 Max I just bought for the new one if I like it enough. But if you're considering an 07, it is a terrific ride.
Good post. You're thinking smart so here's to the next generation of brutal power.:cheers00:

[shawn kloker]

Don't be fooled that the 85 had more power than the other years.They were dynoing and racing ringers for the magazines.

[Rusty McNeil]

Don't be fooled that the 85 had more power than the other years.They were dynoing and racing ringers for the magazines.

Dead on; never trust a Dyno # or a 1/4 mile time when the factory shows up with the bike already prepped.

[KRL0215]

welcome to the site. Is that bike in your avatar yours? R6 or R1?

[Rusty McNeil]

Welcome aboard by the way...

Have fun

[DanQuin]

I wouldn't get anything older than a '96. They had improved brakes, forks, charging system, and ignition system. Beware older bikes with low miles, this bike needs to be ridden often....otherwise it degrades quickly. FOr info on the differences over the years, try here: http://www.vmaxchat.com/. Click on Tips and then Model history. Good luck in the pursuit of YOUR vmax!

Well... crap... I didn't realize there were replies!

Looking at what people want for the machines, I think I'll start looking around 2003, which is when I think they did the 43 mm forks. The brakes still need work... but I think I can work with it. Plus, this will be my "cruiser."

I agree, I have had my 06 for 6 months now. And everything I've read and seen in the chats I would recommend a 93 or up.
Also you may want to consider finding a used with some of the mods already done. One thing I learned is, there is alot of things I want to do to my 06.
But I guess that is half the fun of owning one.
So far All I've gotten done is put the longer sportbar handlebars on, which helped improve the handling a lil better. Ohh and engine gaurds, which saved my case cover once already.

The fun is all in the mods! Sounds like you have gotten a decent start on your 06!


Don't be fooled that the 85 had more power than the other years.They were dynoing and racing ringers for the magazines.

Nah... actually I have wanted the V-Max since 1985, so I was thinking of starting with the first. But looking at what has been done over the years, I'll probably go with something much later. I've got "friends" that can help me find power when I want it :)

welcome to the site. Is that bike in your avatar yours? R6 or R1?

Yes, that's me on my R1 at Deal's Gap (photo courtesy of "Killboy.com" (I think I'm supposed to say that :) )

I may have been deceptive with the word "newbie" as I've been riding for over 25 years, I am a MSF instructor, and I hope to get my race license this year. I own two sportbikes; a 1991 FZR 1000 that has been built pretty decent, and a 2004 YZF-R1 that has a couple of things done to it. I average about 15k miles a year, and ride in most conditions. I respect the V-Max and want it for the ride position, passenger considerations, and look. While I certainly get the power out of the YZF or the FZR (the FZR is the monster of the two when it comes to the streets) I want something I can knock out distance with comfortably. I know that distance is relative with a small fuel tank and a strong right hand... but I'll figure that out :)

Thanks for all the replies and the warm welcome! Hopefully I can contribute as much as I learn here!

Dan

[Max01red]

Welcome from one newbie to another....I had wanted a MAX since I first saw one in 85 as well, but it took me a long time to get one.....good luck on your search for yout new ride, and post up some pics when you get it....

Nice R1 by the way...I had an 01...I loved that bike....

Here is link to some pics of the 01 I just picked up a few wees ago..http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=628

[jfeagins]

Welcome aboard Newbie.

I, too, wanted that red 1985 from when I first studied the poster at the Yamaha dealer in January 1985. I BOUGHT the first 85 he got in that next March. When a 15 year old girl failed to yield turning left in front of me March 1987, I was able to buy a 2nd new 1985 leftover still in a crate. I still ride that red 1985 to this day and love every mile.

It's the best feel-good cruiser I've owned and I'm sure you'll enjoy yours, whatever year model you end up with.

I do take exception to what's being said about the earlier years though. While I may not be the meanest, hardest rider that ever sat a Max, I still managed to get the front wheel up a lot, experiment at the drags, and even out ran the local cops a time or three (in my younger, crazier days), and managed all that with only a broken drive shaft (once) and a broken u-joint another time. Knock on wood, but my trans and motor are still going strong after all these years. Of course there have been plugs, wires, filters and oil changes over the years - and a new back tire on average every 2250 miles. I think I've gotten my $4,500.00 worth with no regrets.

[Dreamster66]

welcome whathe .... tell us a little about yourself and your bike (s)
Randy

[eatatjoz]

He left the door open, so I snuck in too!

Howdy ya'll. I don't know how long this forum has been around, but I'm glad to have found you. I've been reading and looking at your bikes for the last two days. Great site.

I own a 86 Max, and a Kawasaki bayou that I squeezed a Yamaha XJ750 Seca engine into. What can I say? if it has wheels, it needs to be quick!

[Dreamster66]

welcome eatatjoz..... the more vmaxers, the merrier!
This is a great board with great members and awesome advice!
Feel free to donate your wisdom of the max to the board!
Randy

[Dreamster66]

Hey guys....stop by the burnout pit and have some delicious clam :)

[Rusty McNeil]

Welcome aboard, the clams all gone tho' I ate every bit of it...

[eatatjoz]

You've got one hell of an appetite to eat all of that.

[82ndCowboy]

Welcome aboard, the clams all gone tho' I ate every bit of it...

Hope you've had all your shots WF... Cause that clam looks well used and abused.

[Dreamster66]

Hope you've had all your shots WF... Cause that clam looks well used and abused.

Like I said... looks like a cow in heat!
I was just trying to initiate the new guys ....lol (just like in high school)

[eatatjoz]

Like I said... looks like a cow in heat!
I was just trying to initiate the new guys ....lol (just like in high school)
Does that mean I should have brought some beer when I came in?

[eatatjoz]

Feel free to donate your wisdom of the max to the board!
Randy
http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=770
There ya go... I'm usually a lurker so you better get all you can out of me before I quit yappin' and go into lurk mode.

[Max01red]

Welcome guys...to by far the best Vmax board on the web....

[mikemax04]

Welcome aboard, the clams all gone tho' I ate every bit of it...
Rusty, you better check your facial hair for that flea that wants to motor South all the time. LOL

[yamamax]

HI ALL
i would just like to introduce myself
my name is steve from Leicester U.K
I ride a 1989 max which you will see below
all mods were carried out by me and mate John (who has a max trike)
to see more pics of our clubs bikes click this link http://www.freewebs.com/vmaxposse/
i look forward to chatting to you all

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/yamamax/EASTER2006.jpg

[Robbarrie]

Wow - you guys even have a cake. :cheers:

[Buster Hymen]

Hi Steve! :welcome_sign:
You have some nice mods on your VMax.:thumbs up: Is that a small air filter I see on your rear diff? I've never seen that before.

[Max01red]

Very nice Max....Are your scoops painted or anodized???

I think the "filter" on the rear end is a breather. like you use on valve covers....

[yamamax]

thanks for the comments ,the scoops are painted and the filter is a breather filter purchased from an auto spares shop,the inlet on the filter is 19mm just the same as the diff breather so it just pushed on!

i have since fitted a 17'' thunderace rear wheel and polished scoops and having tank cover airbrushed (see post in user mods) will post pictures in V4 garage when its finished
cheers :cheers:

[turbostang]

thanks for the comments ,the scoops are painted and the filter is a breather filter purchased from an auto spares shop,the inlet on the filter is 19mm just the same as the diff breather so it just pushed on!

i have since fitted a 17'' thunderace rear wheel and polished scoops and having tank cover airbrushed (see post in user mods) will post pictures in V4 garage when its finished
cheers :cheers:

How much trouble was it to fit the thunderace rear wheel?

[yamamax]

'How much trouble was it to fit the thunderace rear wheel?'

it came with a new spindle and spacers to suit Max , if you would like dimensions i could measure it up next time its out.heres a pic from my phone (spindle not in at that stage)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/yamamax/Photo-0001.jpg

[turbostang]

'How much trouble was it to fit the thunderace rear wheel?'

it came with a new spindle and spacers to suit Max , if you would like dimensions i could measure it up next time its out.heres a pic from my phone (spindle not in at that stage)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/yamamax/Photo-0001.jpg


Yes I would like the measurements and a few more pics please.

Thanks.:worthy:

[yamamax]

Yes I would like the measurements and a few more pics please

NO PROBLEM watch this space

[yamamax]

a mate from vmaxchats bike thunderace rear/thundercat front

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/yamamax/merc1.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/yamamax/merc2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/yamamax/merc3.jpg

[maleko89]

It's a pain in the ass...although it does look very good. My buddy did it...he had to grind some material from the forks to fit the front. Rear wasn't too bad but believe he had trouble with the axle. The rear rim is only 4.5 inches and biggest he could run was a 170 series tire.

[yamamax]

Thundercat front
you don't do anything to the T-cat wheel to fit it to a VMax. For late VMax forks ('93 on), it requires trimming material off one fork leg and making a shorter spacer on the other side. For early VMax forks I believe it only requires adjusting the spacer lengths to centre the wheel between the fork legs.
Have to shave 6mm of metal from the L/H fork leg and make a suitable spacer for the other side. This is to make sure the wheel is centralised (and to make room for the speedo drive). You also need a T-cat speedo drive.
Order a drive unit part# 4HM-25190-10-00 from any Yamaha dealer. Don't remember what bike it is off but it is the right one to suit 17mm front axle and gearing change with 17" wheels

my T ace rear came with a spindle and spacer to fit the vmax

[turbostang]

I assume a yzf1000 / yzf600 combo would work as well

[Max01red]

a mate from vmaxchats bike thunderace rear/thundercat front


What size rear tire is he running???

[yamamax]

17/180 Bridgestone BT020

[Robbarrie]

I've never seen that thing done with the breather/filter in the rear end like that. Can someone give me a real detailed explanation of what it is and does. I had no idea of this mod....I'm sure this question is on the minds of more than just a few !
It must have something with pressure + or - and it works to equalize, but is this necessary or beneficial.
Thanks

[yamamax]

the breather filter on my diff does nothing!! it is purely cosmetic,pushes on top of standard breather
this is one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Breather-Air-Filter-55mmx34mmx18mm_W0QQitemZ290096201040QQcategoryZ366 80QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

see thread in USER MODS for more info.........

[90MAX]

Good afternoon,

I just registered for an account here the other day and I figured I'd make a quick post to say hi. I lurked around for a bit and found some really helpful posts that answered most of the burning questions I had about my bike. I'm new to this particular forum, but not to forums in general, and I have to say that I'm very impressed with the helpfulness and lack of B.S. that I've seen here so far.

Some quick info about myself: I'm a 22 year old guy, living in a suburb of Des Moines, IA (Clive). I work for a small software company as a quality assurance tester/programmer. I've got a 1990 Vmax that I just purchased last September. I've put about 1500 miles on it since then, and I've enjoyed every one of them. The bike is stock for now, but probably won't stay that way for long. I've been riding for about 3 years now, my last bike was a 1982 Kawasaki KZ750. I put about 10,000 miles on it in the two seasons I rode it, and I enjoyed it as well. But, as all good things come to an end, I decided it was time to move up to a bigger and better bike. I did a lot of research, and decided to go with a Vmax. I have to say I love the Vmax more than I have ever loved any other inanimate object, and I'm glad I made the switch.

I'm fairly mechanically inclined, and do most of the service on my bikes myself. If I see questions around on the forum that I feel qualified to answer, I will certainly try my best to help out.

Sorry for the long post. I'm sure I'll be hanging around here for a while since my Vmax is here to stay. I appreciate everyone's contributions, and I'll try my best to be a valuable member of the community.

Thanks,
Andy

[Rusty McNeil]

Welcome!

[maleko89]

Welcome Andy! I'm in Omaha myself.

Mark
#1098

[Max01red]

Welcome...

[Dreamster66]

Good afternoon,

I just registered for an account here the other day and I figured I'd make a quick post to say hi. I lurked around for a bit and found some really helpful posts that answered most of the burning questions I had about my bike. I'm new to this particular forum, but not to forums in general, and I have to say that I'm very impressed with the helpfulness and lack of B.S. that I've seen here so far.

Some quick info about myself: I'm a 22 year old guy, living in a suburb of Des Moines, IA (Clive). I work for a small software company as a quality assurance tester/programmer. I've got a 1990 Vmax that I just purchased last September. I've put about 1500 miles on it since then, and I've enjoyed every one of them. The bike is stock for now, but probably won't stay that way for long. I've been riding for about 3 years now, my last bike was a 1982 Kawasaki KZ750. I put about 10,000 miles on it in the two seasons I rode it, and I enjoyed it as well. But, as all good things come to an end, I decided it was time to move up to a bigger and better bike. I did a lot of research, and decided to go with a Vmax. I have to say I love the Vmax more than I have ever loved any other inanimate object, and I'm glad I made the switch.

I'm fairly mechanically inclined, and do most of the service on my bikes myself. If I see questions around on the forum that I feel qualified to answer, I will certainly try my best to help out.

Sorry for the long post. I'm sure I'll be hanging around here for a while since my Vmax is here to stay. I appreciate everyone's contributions, and I'll try my best to be a valuable member of the community.

Thanks,
Andy

spoken like a TRUE dedicated Vmaxer!

[Buster Hymen]

Hi Andy! and welcome to the forum!!:welcome_sign: :cheers: Hope you enjoy your VMax and we look forward to more posts from you. :banana:

[Lew L]

Welcome,
Your're right on about the forum. This forum ( like the other that I'm a member http://www.bigbikeworld.com ) Is a great place. No flaming and no BS.

Again, welcome,
Lew L

[Buster Hymen]

Welcome,
Your're right on about the forum. This forum ( like the other that I'm a member http://www.bigbikeworld.com ) Is a great place. No flaming and no BS.

Again, welcome,
Lew L

Hey Lew, what ZX do you have?

[ViciousCycle]

Glad to have you here!:thumbs up:

[turbostang]

Welcome, this place is awesome. No BS anywhere.

[clintard]

Welcome, glad you found us and glad to see the community is growing

[82ndCowboy]

Welcome aboard Andy.
Enjoy Your New Max.
I'm in love with my Max too.
Be Safe and Have Fun!

[eatatjoz]

I have to say I love the Vmax more than I have ever loved any other inanimate object

Yup, he's one of us alright!

Welcome, and get those pictures up.

[90MAX]

Thanks for all the kind greetings!

Yup, he's one of us alright!

Welcome, and get those pictures up.

I tossed a picture up in the garage on Friday.

[4gasem]

Hey folks... New to this site but I have been a VMOA member for a few months and a Vmax owner for just over a year... I bought a 2006 and made it my own this last winter... It's not quite done but close.

I have ridden for quite a few years and bought the Vmax as my cruiser...:clapping: :whistlin:

Here's a couple (poor quality) pics of my rides as they are today...

I will be at Thunder this year so hope to see ya'll there and meet some new friends...

VMOA member# 4750

Cheers,
Chris

[namasfl]

what kind of rear tire is that on your max?

[4gasem]

what kind of rear tire is that on your max?

That is the last Avon tire I will ever buy... :whistlin: :bang head:

Avon Azaros front and rear...

17" back and 18" front.

[Buster Hymen]

That is the last Avon tire I will ever buy... :whistlin: :bang head:

Avon Azaros front and rear...

17" back and 18" front.

Interesting, before I went to radials, I used Avons and like them. I haven't tried their radial tires though.

[4gasem]

Interesting, before I went to radials, I used Avons and like them. I haven't tried their radial tires though.


The edge of the tire is not true... Makes the wheel look bent when spinning... :bang head:

I knew I should have insisted on Metzlers...

[ViciousCycle]

Hey Chris, is your other bike an SV650S?
My last bike beofre the max was a '99 SV650 naked. If I could just get the max motor into the SV frame without it collapsing that would be bad azz!!!

[4gasem]

Hey Chris, is your other bike an SV650S?
My last bike beofre the max was a '99 SV650 naked. If I could just get the max motor into the SV frame without it collapsing that would be bad azz!!!


No sir... It's an SV1000S. :punk: It's my baby! I LOVE that bike and fall more in love with it everytime I ride it... It is just as fast as the max and handles amazingly. Of course it is far from stock now too...:whistlin: :banana: That big twin is really a blast coming out of the corners and sounds orgasmic!:drool:

The Max to me is a great cruiser and is fast as hell but there is nothing like hitting the twisties with the SV...:clapping: Couple of pics of it in its element... #1 in Wisconsin and #2 at the dragon...

[ViciousCycle]

No sir... It's an SV1000S. :punk: It's my baby! I LOVE that bike and fall more in love with it everytime I ride it... It is just as fast as the max and handles amazingly. Of course it is far from stock now too...:whistlin: :banana: That big twin is really a blast coming out of the corners and sounds orgasmic!:drool:

The Max to me is a great cruiser and is fast as hell but there is nothing like hitting the twisties with the SV...:clapping: Couple of pics of it in its element... #1 in Wisconsin and #2 at the dragon...

Sweet!! I looked hard at the SV1000 before getting the max. Wish I had a bigger budget and more garage space.

[madmax94]

Just saying Hi. Ran across the forum when I was searching for a windshield:hmmm: Glad I did, great site.

I'm a sportbike guy at heart, but since becoming the proud owner of a 94 V-Max, my SV1000 and ZX-11 won't see alot of road time this summer. Bought the Max because my wife wanted to ride with me and I scared her too many times on sport bikes over the last 10yrs :ummm: I have to say, I never thought I'd buy another cruiser, but this V-Max is great, love it. I can ride for 2hrs and not feel paralyzed and still smoke a whole lot of sport bikes. I'm very impressed with the power and never thought a cruiser would be this much fun.

Anyway, just wanted to say hey to everybody, and I'm glad I found your site. I plan to hang around for a while. Now, I just need to figure out how I can get one of those awesome vmaxforum.net t-shirts :coolgleamA:

[Bill Kratzenberg]

Welcome to the forum...

You can order a tshirt by clicking on that black icon at the top of the page.

[shawn kloker]

You have to click on the small one with the red letters on it.

[Robbarrie]

I know it is tempting but I hope you will take it ez with her on the bike. This bike can still scare her. Enjoy your ride together, if you scare her again - you'll never get her back on it.

I'm glad your happy about buying a Vmax. Now I hope you will tell all your friends what a blast it can be to ride.

[4gasem]

Just saying Hi. Ran across the forum when I was searching for a windshield:hmmm: Glad I did, great site.

I'm a sportbike guy at heart, but since becoming the proud owner of a 94 V-Max, my SV1000 and ZX-11 won't see alot of road time this summer. Bought the Max because my wife wanted to ride with me and I scared her too many times on sport bikes over the last 10yrs :ummm: I have to say, I never thought I'd buy another cruiser, but this V-Max is great, love it. I can ride for 2hrs and not feel paralyzed and still smoke a whole lot of sport bikes. I'm very impressed with the power and never thought a cruiser would be this much fun.

Anyway, just wanted to say hey to everybody, and I'm glad I found your site. I plan to hang around for a while. Now, I just need to figure out how I can get one of those awesome vmaxforum.net t-shirts :coolgleamA:


SV1000 Eh??? Hmmm...

Do you belong here www.sv-portal.com (http://www.sv-portal.com) too??? :ummm:

Check out my sig pic... Look familier?


Welcome M8 and enjoy,

Cheers

[clintard]

:punk: Welcome

[Fast Freddy]

just wanted to say hi to everybody here and thanx to Max01red for reffering me to this site. i have been a V-MAX owner for a few years now. i bought my year 2004 V-MAX back in the fall of 03' and absolutely luv it. if i could only own one bike this would be it for sure. i only have 2 pix of it to share as of right now. the pic of the bike was taken on a cruise that my wife and i took in southern Arizona where we live. the other pic is of a 125 foot burnout i threw down :cheers:

[Robbarrie]

Welcome, always glad to see that we have another new member. I haven't been here too long and it pisses me off I never knew about it sooner. Great site, good people and good info. I don't think there is a better Max site anywhere on the net. Feel free to get involved and I hope you'll drop in daily.

Nice bike, then again don't we all. I feel the same way, I wouldn't mind another bike, but not at the expense of getting rid of the Vmax. :cheers:

[Max01red]

Welcome to the site, glad you made it over.....

[Max01red]

Welcome to the site, and to the wonderfull world of Vmax ownership/ridding....


from one sport bike guy (former on my part) to another....

[madmax94]

SV1000 Eh??? Hmmm...

Do you belong here www.sv-portal.com (http://www.sv-portal.com) too??? :ummm:

Check out my sig pic... Look familier?


Welcome M8 and enjoy,

Cheers

Yep, I sure do. My handle is "sportbikeguy"

[4gasem]

Yep, I sure do. My handle is "sportbikeguy"

No Schitt... 2WIN here m8! :banana:

[Lan1201]

Hey everybody,

Just got me a '02 VMAX with carbon fiber fenders and airbox cover. I am not fimiliar with VMAXs at all so i will be doing alot of research in this forum. Was the carbon fiber a special edition or anything? I love the bike and will post pics when i get them on the computer.

[eatatjoz]

The carbon fiber was just a paint color (03-04 I think?) The only special edition that I know of was the anniversary edition '05.

Feel free to ask any questions that you want. Someone on here should be able to answer them.

Welcome to the newest hooligan, Lan1201!

[Reved]

99' was also carbon fiber.

Welcome to the forum

[Max01red]

Welcome to the site, carbon fiber was the regular paint color for several years (99-02), mine had carbon fiber on it (its an 01), but it has bright red (88 color) skin and fenders now...

[4gasem]

Correct me if I'm wrong guys, but wasn't the carbon fiber the most used "paint" of them all? Was there another color that was used more?:ummm:

Welcome Lan1201...

You can find a bunch of info by using the search function or you can also P/M one of the old timers or Admin and they can point you in the right direction...

Cheers

[maleko89]

I believe you're right. '99 through '04 was carbon.

Before that I'd have to say red....which was '87 - '89 and '95. Could've been dark blue....'85, '86, '90, '91 for sure. '92?

Mark

[Lan1201]

Thanks for the input yall ive been reading up alot and am really excited to be a V Max owner.

[Lan1201]

2002 V Max

stock pipes, aftermarket levers and mirrors.


http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o243/Lan1201/DSC00715.jpg


http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o243/Lan1201/DSC00714-1.jpg


http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o243/Lan1201/DSC00706-1.jpg

[4gasem]

2002 V Max

stock pipes, aftermarket levers and mirrors.


Looks like more than that M8...

Blinkers and licence plate location are different too...:thumbs up: Oh and a speedo bug deflector...

Damn clean looking bike!

Enjoy it.

[Max01red]

Very nice looking.......ride safe..

[Lan1201]

Looks like more than that M8...

Blinkers and licence plate location are different too...:thumbs up: Oh and a speedo bug deflector...

Damn clean looking bike!

Enjoy it.


You are right i was in a hurry when i posted the pics. The levers and blinkers are carbon fiber as well. Relocated license plate and a 180/80 rear tire.

[4gasem]

You are right i was in a hurry when i posted the pics. The levers and blinkers are carbon fiber as well. Relocated license plate and a 180/80 rear tire.


180? Hope it's just a 170... I don't think a 180/80 will fit...:ummm: I am running a 180/55/17 which just barely fits in there...

[Buster Hymen]

180? Hope it's just a 170... I don't think a 180/80 will fit...:ummm: I am running a 180/55/17 which just barely fits in there...

He is running the stock 15 inch wheel on the back.

[one2dmax]

actually mark. The carbon was used from 99 to 02 and is actually nothing more then a vinyl decal applied to the parts. The 03-04 model years had matte greyish black with 2 racing stripes on the lid. 06 and 07 share colors but pretty much every other year was a different coloration (a few early years even offered more then one color).

Sean

[one2dmax]

He is running the stock 15 inch wheel on the back.

We have run as wide as a 180/70 on the stock rim but the shape of the tire is seriously distored which makes it handle funny.

Sean

[Lan1201]

I was wrong. I looked at the tire again and saw that it is actually a 170/80. Not sure where i got the 180 from, it was just a mistake.

[ZRX/V-MAX]

hi ya folks.

I'll be picking up my new to me Max tuesday and riding it 1300 miles back home.

i am soooo stoked!

here is my current ride, a 2004 ZRX1200

i think the Max will complement the Rex

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/nwagliardo/ZRX/trackday.jpg

[ZRX/V-MAX]

nother pic with latest mods


http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/nwagliardo/Winter%20Mods/Neal_Wave_55.jpg

[Buster Hymen]

Hey! First :welcome_sign: to the forum! The ZRX are very nice bikes! You will definitely notice a difference between the handling between the VMax and the ZRX. However there are mods to make it handle better.
Congratulations on the new bike! :cheers: That 1300 mile ride home on it will certainly be fun.

[clintard]

Welcome

[Rusty McNeil]

Welcome to the Forum!

A couple of guys around here own that combo. Z-rex is a neat bike I think, and congrats on the new Max.

Rusty

[joestacey06]

:cheers: Good evening all, new guy here checking out your forum. Looks like a pretty nice place. I don't currently own a VMax but I'm working on that. I do however ride Yamaha in the form of an '86 Virago 1100. It's the first bike I've owned or rode on the street for that matter. Been on it 4 years now. I think I'm ready to step up to a VMax. Just waiting for the right deal to come along.

I may not post much for now but I'll be on sucking in all the info I can.

[maleko89]

Welcome!

Mark
#1098

[ZRX/V-MAX]

A couple of guys around here own that combo.

Rusty


that's cool.

there were two bikes I lusted after as a ute

one was the GPz1100 and the other was the V-Max

I owned an 82 GPz a while back, and the ZRX is a modern remake

now I have the other.

i'll post some pics of the trip, and maybe some PsycoMedic style food shots!

Thanks for the welcome





Regards.....................Neal

[shawn kloker]

I like those bikes and almost bought one instead of my vmax.Rich Betz here in pa.has both bikes and I've never seen him on his vmax.He prefers to ride his green weenie.

[4gasem]

Are you a new member?

Welcome to the site!

http://www.sv-portal.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Tell us a little about yourself and your bike...:thumbs up:

[jgotko]

Hey Guys.... I posted my info a while back in "Who Are You"?..........

http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=1254&page=2

I still wanted to say hello to all and thanks for all the help. It's been a pleasure being a member.

J

[4gasem]

Hey Guys.... I posted my info a while back in "Who Are You"?..........

http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=1254&page=2

I still wanted to say hello to all and thanks for all the help. It's been a pleasure being a member.

J

Welcome J!

Enjoy the site!:banana:

[madmedic]

Hi, all...

Just found this site, and signed up.

Here is my MAX:

1997 with silver paint, and black chrome pipes.
almost mint condition (except for the rear tire :biglaugh: )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/madmedic/maximus1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/madmedic/maximus2.jpg

All stock right now, but I have plans for a V-GAS setup, and UFO exhaust.

[sharkbate]

Whats up everyone! New member here hoping to gain as much insight as I possibly could into Mad Max. I just sold my 03' R1 with about 23513 miles on her with high hopes that the new VMAX will deliver on my expectations. :worthy: I thought I'd never get rid of my baby, but after seeing the concept for the 08' version of the Max, I just knew I'd have to have her! I love to ride long distances, so I'm really hoping to get more miles out of this one than I did on my R1. As a road racer, this machine has brought me a new found love for the sport cruiser. (if that is what you call it) :confused2: Anyway, I'll be looking in from time to time in anticipation for the release of the new machine & what you great folks have to say about it. All I know is, I'm freaking stoked to begin my journey on this bad ass bike. :rocket bike: I'll just have to settle on the R6 till then. :whistlin:

Take care all.

Jessie

[4gasem]

Whats up everyone! New member here hoping to gain as much insight as I possibly could into Mad Max. I just sold my 03' R1 with about 23513 miles on her with high hopes that the new VMAX will deliver on my expectations. :worthy: I thought I'd never get rid of my baby, but after seeing the concept for the 08' version of the Max, I just knew I'd have to have her! I love to ride long distances, so I'm really hoping to get more miles out of this one than I did on my R1. As a road racer, this machine has brought me a new found love for the sport cruiser. (if that is what you call it) :confused2: Anyway, I'll be looking in from time to time in anticipation for the release of the new machine & what you great folks have to say about it. All I know is, I'm freaking stoked to begin my journey on this bad ass bike. :rocket bike: I'll just have to settle on the R6 till then. :whistlin:

Take care all.

Jessie

Don't hold your breath M8... Most Maxers believe we won't see it till '09 or '10...:bang head:

However... Welcome and enjoy!:cheers:

[greytsaver]

Hello all, I'm new here. I have an '05 max and just got back from Thunder not too long ago. It was a great time! I learned about this site there and I am looking forward to asking a bunch of questions.

[4gasem]

Hello all, I'm new here. I have an '05 max and just got back from Thunder not too long ago. It was a great time! I learned about this site there and I am looking forward to asking a bunch of questions.

Welcome!
You weren't by chance sitting at the cool table were you? :whistlin:

Chris, Shawn and Nathan??? Did you trade mirrors for a Race-Tech cert?:ummm:

Cheers,
Chris

[greytsaver]

Yeah, I was at the cool table. And I did trade those mirrors, thankfully now that I think about it. later

[4gasem]

Yeah, I was at the cool table. And I did trade those mirrors, thankfully now that I think about it. later

I was one of the cool guys that talked you into the Race-Tech!:whistlin: :thumbs up:

Good luck and again welcome!

There's a lot of great info here and if you can't find it ask one of the 'ol timers or mods to help ya out!

Cheers,
Chris

[viper94bite]

hey all,

My name is Ray. I'm from omaha,ne and just traded my 03 ZZR1200 for an 04 vmax a little over a week ago. I joined vmoa just waiting on the #. I hope to find some good input and advice from the guys with the experience with the vmax.

So far i'm enjoying the bike (other then the seat). Not as quick as my last one, but its all give and take I guess. My passenger is a bit happier though. lol.

[Redbone]

I am a new member here and I have registered with VMOA (just need to send info/$ in and wait for Membership #):eusa_dance:
I purchased my "red" '92 vmax 6/15/07 and I'm really enjoying "Redbone". It had 4300 miles on it and purchased from original owner. I hit 5500 miles on this weekend while riding with my brother and his FZ-1. It is a bit wiggly in corners but a lot of fun nonetheless.:biglaugh:
I ordered new tires (Avon "V" rated, ft/back). I have a Tracy Design's "Gauntlet" windshield and a factory sissy bar mounted on it. Future mods I would like to do is Yamaha crash bars, probably a seat (Morley's or Sportmax..?), upgrade front brakes, drill out exhaust and maybe more. So far the stock seat has been ok, longest I have ridden is about 100 miles (between fuel fillups) but it needs top be recovered :wink: .
The things about the vmax I will have to live with for now are handling (new tires might help?) and the gas mileage (around 33 mpg).
This site has a ton of good info and cool, friendly atmosphere I am glad I found it!:punk:
Be well and talk to ya soon!
Brian

[4gasem]

I am a new member here and I have registered with VMOA (just need to send info/$ in and wait for Membership #):eusa_dance:
I purchased my "red" '92 vmax 6/15/07 and I'm really enjoying "Redbone". It had 4300 miles on it and purchased from original owner. I hit 5500 miles on this weekend while riding with my brother and his FZ-1. It is a bit wiggly in corners but a lot of fun nonetheless.:biglaugh:
I ordered new tires (Avon "V" rated, ft/back). I have a Tracy Design's "Gauntlet" windshield and a factory sissy bar mounted on it. Future mods I would like to do is Yamaha crash bars, probably a seat (Morley's or Sportmax..?), upgrade front brakes, drill out exhaust and maybe more. So far the stock seat has been ok, longest I have ridden is about 100 miles (between fuel fillups) but it needs top be recovered :wink: .
The things about the vmax I will have to live with for now are handling (new tires might help?) and the gas mileage (around 33 mpg).
This site has a ton of good info and cool, friendly atmosphere I am glad I found it!:punk:
Be well and talk to ya soon!
Brian

Welcome Brian! I highly recommend Seans seat... He's a great guy to deal with! Plus he's a member here and a moderator of one of the forums!:thumbs up:

Had a pasty lately?:whistlin: :ummm:

[clintard]

I am a new member here and I have registered with VMOA (just need to send info/$ in and wait for Membership #):eusa_dance:
I purchased my "red" '92 vmax 6/15/07 and I'm really enjoying "Redbone". It had 4300 miles on it and purchased from original owner. I hit 5500 miles on this weekend while riding with my brother and his FZ-1. It is a bit wiggly in corners but a lot of fun nonetheless.:biglaugh:
I ordered new tires (Avon "V" rated, ft/back). I have a Tracy Design's "Gauntlet" windshield and a factory sissy bar mounted on it. Future mods I would like to do is Yamaha crash bars, probably a seat (Morley's or Sportmax..?), upgrade front brakes, drill out exhaust and maybe more. So far the stock seat has been ok, longest I have ridden is about 100 miles (between fuel fillups) but it needs top be recovered :wink: .
The things about the vmax I will have to live with for now are handling (new tires might help?) and the gas mileage (around 33 mpg).
This site has a ton of good info and cool, friendly atmosphere I am glad I found it!:punk:
Be well and talk to ya soon!
Brian

Where you at the in UP? Ive been doing a lot of work up there. Just got done with some papermill called smurfitt stone in ontonagon and a few weeks ago i sprayed the entire enbridge energy pipeline. It runs the entire length of the UP starting in hurley WI and heading down highway 2 till you cross the mack bridge.

I just left this morning now im in some town called shawano wisconsin.

U know it is BEAUTIFUL up here in the north woods but i noticed people seem a lot friendlier in chicago and other places you wouldnt expect. Also i noticed there are very few fat people, and hot women. Chris could find his soulmate up here with all these angry rotten toofed imbred beaver women


btw pasty's rock!

[Redbone]

Yah, I missed having authentic pasty's when I lived down in troll land, Georgia, Louisiana, and Washington state. But even now they seem not as good as when I was kid growing up here.:hmmm: I usally have one every week, but for sure every other Thursday(payday) when they go on special in the cafe next to where I work.
Sean's seat looks nice and will probably order one of his during downtime this winter. I always like to support vendors that are dedicated to their work. From all the great feed back that I've seen here and other places, Sean must do a helluva job. :thumbs up:
I live on the east end of the U.P. about 20 miles west of da Soo (Sault Ste Marie, Mi.), near a town called Brimley. As far as the west enders go I really only met a few of them I didn't much care for. But I guess I can say that for almost anywhere I've been.:biglaugh:

[4gasem]

I see me some NooB's...

Come-on boys...:whistlin:

[clintard]

I see me some NooB's...

Come-on boys...:whistlin:

I know your busy being uber elite and all but when you get bored with "noob" hunting give this a shot

http://www.noob.us/games/the-idiot-test/


:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

[vmaxinID]

Hi everybody,

I met a Vmaxer at the Rally this weekend and he's now a member here. :punk:

If you got the time give a big welcome to Idaho ALR Max,

thanks. :thumbs up:

[vmaxinID]

When it rains it pours,

I just ran into a guy here in Pocatello that just bought an 96 3 or 4 weeks ago!
It's in great condition: RMS sportmax rear, Dale Walker Holeshot exhaust & Frame braces, Works rear shocks, and a lot of little touches.

Finally another Vmaxer in my town. :punk:

I will be coaxing him into the forum as well, so if he pops up give him a warm welcome, if ya got the time.

So Idaho is steppin' up and being counted!!

vmaxinID- Pocatello
rdrossco- Blackfoot
Idaho ALR Max- Idaho Falls
cool1442- Coeur d' Alene
dudev- Idaho Fals
88vmx12- Twin Falls

[cool1442]

WOW, Im the only Vmax in all of Northern Idaho?
Getting ready for a new kidney Tuesday, so off the bike for a bit. Next spring a long solo ride down south. maybe meet some of you south Idhao guys.

[4gasem]

WOW, Im the only Vmax in all of Northern Idaho?
Getting ready for a new kidney Tuesday, so off the bike for a bit. Next spring a long solo ride down south. maybe meet some of you south Idhao guys.


Uhm... WOW! Good luck with that...

Is that to make the Max faster?? :whistlin: :rofl_200:

[Sarge2155]

Well yet another newbie, They call me Sarge online retired Army 20 years plus. New to the MAX not riding. Just picked up an 07 VMAX I had to drive way across town to pick it up and wow so far so good. Of course I have not been able to get into it due to it only having a few miles on it, but I do look forward to the day I can open her up so to speak.

I too remember the TV commerical back in 1985 when the Max came on the seen. It was awesome, so awesome in fact I brushed it aside, due to the power and brute strength the bike had. As the years went by I forgot about the MAX never seen to many on the road anyways. Had several bikes since then, but most recently I had a 03 Kawasaki Mean Streak. I do not think it was all that mean, just the ride home on the MAX from the dealership was enough to let me know I had made a fine choice.

As I said I am new to the MAX and hopefully I'll have a beautiful relationship with her as I am not getting any younger myself. I'll keep it simple though and 100 % stock with the exception of engine guards and a sissy bar for the old lady. Those red flames are cool. One thing though if I can figure out how to remove the seat to get at the battery that would be nice, I am having the damnest time trying to figure that out without breaking something. I guess when my plates come in and I go to pick them I'll stop by the service shop and have them show me. Also first time my bike has ever had a center stand, damnest thing trying to get the bike up on it. What am I missing here is there a trick or tip or two?

Glad to have found this forum as I am sure I'll have alot of questions as the years go by.......oh yeah I am in Texas if any of you are down that way.

[4gasem]

Well yet another newbie, They call me Sarge online retired Army 20 years plus. New to the MAX not riding. Just picked up an 07 VMAX I had to drive way across town to pick it up and wow so far so good. Of course I have not been able to get into it due to it only having a few miles on it, but I do look forward to the day I can open her up so to speak.

I too remember the TV commerical back in 1985 when the Max came on the seen. It was awesome, so awesome in fact I brushed it aside, due to the power and brute strength the bike had. As the years went by I forgot about the MAX never seen to many on the road anyways. Had several bikes since then, but most recently I had a 03 Kawasaki Mean Streak. I do not think it was all that mean, just the ride home on the MAX from the dealership was enough to let me know I had made a fine choice.

As I said I am new to the MAX and hopefully I'll have a beautiful relationship with her as I am not getting any younger myself. I'll keep it simple though and 100 % stock with the exception of engine guards and a sissy bar for the old lady. Those red flames are cool. One thing though if I can figure out how to remove the seat to get at the battery that would be nice, I am having the damnest time trying to figure that out without breaking something. I guess when my plates come in and I go to pick them I'll stop by the service shop and have them show me.

Glad to have found this forum as I am sure I'll have alot of questions as the years go by.......oh yeah I am in Texas if any of you are down that way.

Welcome Sarge!
Wait till it's broken in... Mine is stillgetting stronger at 1600 miles...:banana:

[backfire]

Hello folks, I just wanted to drop in and say hello for the first time. I just registered a few minutes ago and I'm really glad I found this website, as I've been looking for a forum-based, V-Max only discussion board like this for quite a while and I think I'm going to like it here.

I've owned 2 V-max's so far, with one being a souped-up black 1985 while I was in college and another red 1995 that I still have now. I don't get to ride as much as I would like due to my busy work schedule, but hopefully that will ease up soon so I can enjoy my machine before the weather gets crappy.

Anyway, hello guys (and gals) and I'm sure I'll see you around here soon. :)

[maleko89]

John, welcome!

:cheers:

Mark
#1098

[backfire]

Thanks Mark. :cheers: Here's a crummy pic of my current machine..

[maleko89]

Looks nice and clean!

Mark
#1098

[Neil-3446]

Thanks Mark. :cheers: Here's a crummy pic of my current machine..


Nothing crummy about that BackFire...Welcome! Chevrolet and Vmax, we must already be friends :punk:

:cheers:
Neil

[backfire]

Nothing crummy about that BackFire...Welcome! Chevrolet and Vmax, we must already be friends :punk:

:cheers:
Neil
:punk::coolgleamA: Thanks gents!

[4gasem]

Hello folks, I just wanted to drop in and say hello for the first time. I just registered a few minutes ago and I'm really glad I found this website, as I've been looking for a forum-based, V-Max only discussion board like this for quite a while and I think I'm going to like it here.

I've owned 2 V-max's so far, with one being a souped-up black 1985 while I was in college and another red 1995 that I still have now. I don't get to ride as much as I would like due to my busy work schedule, but hopefully that will ease up soon so I can enjoy my machine before the weather gets crappy.

Anyway, hello guys (and gals) and I'm sure I'll see you around here soon. :)

Welcome!

Where 'bouts in the Midwest M8?

[backfire]

Welcome!

Where 'bouts in the Midwest M8?
Indiana.

[4gasem]

Bumpity bump bump bump...:whistlin:

[Dreamster66]

everyone give a warm welcome to our latest member....maxgirl!
WELCOME to the board!

[4gasem]

everyone give a warm welcome to our latest member....maxgirl!
WELCOME to the board!

:surprise: A girl?? I better put my pants on...:whistlin: :rofl_200:


Welcome Maxgirl! :banana:

[jgotko]

Did someone say GIRL!!?? There is a VMax God....

This forum gets better every day! :worthy:

Welcome Maxgirl !! :cheers:

[Redbone]

That's it boys, were gonna have to clean up around here. Kick the beer bottles under the bench, wipe off the wrenches, sweep the floor and organize those parts!
HEHE, just kidding, we always keep it clean around here.:whistlin: Welcome to VMF Maxgirl! :thumbs up:
Let us know what year you ride, mods, places you have ridden. Ask any questions you may have about the Vmax. Lots of info here, but if you don't see your answer somebody can figure it out or point you in the right direction!:clapping:
:cheers:

[44 magnum]

She's probably scared to death. :)

[4gasem]

She's probably scared to death. :)

Of us or the bike?

The bike is a kitten so that can't be it... I think it's you man... I didn't want to say anything but you got a funk goin on over there... You may want to stand under the water next time... :whistlin: :rofl_200: :rofl_200:

[44 magnum]

Of us or the bike?

The bike is a kitten so that can't be it... I think it's you man... I didn't want to say anything but you got a funk goin on over there... You may want to stand under the water next time... :whistlin: :rofl_200: :rofl_200:


Come to think of it, I DO smell something weird over here. Maaaaaaaaan...... WTF!?!?

Oooooohhh...... I think it's my boots. Damned things are STILL wet from riding home Monday night. I think I was on a jet ski; not a bike!!

[Rusty McNeil]

Welcome Maxgirl.

Odessa Huh?

I grew up in Pecos, (no jokes please):whistlin:

Am in Baytown now...

Rusty

[Lan1201]

Im not far from Odessa at all. Im up in Lubbock

[ALMTY]

From all her replies I see shes a talker:eusa_dance: .
Anyways WELCOME Maxgirl. They have helped me, so I am sure anything you need we'll be there for you:ummm: . damn did I say that:bang head:

[VikingD]

Im not far from Odessa at all. Im up in Lubbock

Did I miss something?

Welcome Maxgirl.......:ummm:

[Dreamster66]

Did I miss something?

Welcome Maxgirl.......:ummm:

a girl..... and behave...lol

[davidon]

If I'm not mistaken I think Maxgirl has grown adult kids..sorry to burst your bubble

[44 magnum]

How'd you guys know she was even here? She's not posted a thing yet. Must be on a world Max tour. :biglaugh:

[4gasem]

I know full well there are new members that haven't said hi yet...:whistlin:

:cheers:

[Vuzed]

I'm new too! Just wantin to say hi. I'm in the DFW area and lookin get out there with some fellow Max riders. I'll keep my eye on the local rides string.

[4gasem]

I'm new too! Just wantin to say hi. I'm in the DFW area and lookin get out there with some fellow Max riders. I'll keep my eye on the local rides string.


Cheers M8! Welcome!

A lot of great info here and the search feature works great! :thumbs up:

Chris

[Mitchell]

Newbie here, "4Gasem" invited me here and it looks like a great place to take and give a little :) Happy to have my first Vmax. An 07 one owner with 1,000 miles I picked up for $8,500. Previous bikes in the past 10 years included 1-85 V45 Honda Magna/2-Stock 87 Honda Super Magna's/1-83 V-65 Honda Magna/ 1-73 Kawasaki Z1 900. And my current Saturday Night Special.....Full Custom 87 Super Magna. Looking forward to learning more about the Mighty Max and making some new friends along the way.


Later,
Clay:punk:

[Redbone]

Welcome fellow Vmaxers!:thumbs up:

:cheers:

[4gasem]

Newbie here, "4Gasem" invited me here and it looks like a great place to take and give a little :) Happy to have my first Vmax. An 07 one owner with 1,000 miles I picked up for $8,500. Previous bikes in the past 10 years included 1-85 V45 Honda Magna/2-Stock 87 Honda Super Magna's/1-83 V-65 Honda Magna/ 1-73 Kawasaki Z1 900. And my current Saturday Night Special.....Full Custom 87 Super Magna. Looking forward to learning more about the Mighty Max and making some new friends along the way.


Later,
Clay:punk:
Hey Clay,

Check out this bike...:whistlin:

[Mitchell]

Check out this bike...:whistlin:[/quote]

Ha, Very nice Chris :thumbs up: Now I just gotta learn the forum and how to post with the pro's. Thanks for the welcome:biglaugh:

V4FOREVER,
Clay

[4gasem]

Ha, Very nice Chris :thumbs up: Now I just gotta learn the forum and how to post with the pro's. Thanks for the welcome:biglaugh:

V4FOREVER,
Clay


Be sure to check out VMF LINKS (http://www.vmaxforum.net/local_links.php?catid=1) which is also in the second menu bar from the top. What you'll find with Vbulletin is that the search feature is awesome!

If you get lost let one of us mods know and we can help. Buster Hymen is our Divine Shadow... :thumbs up:

[Bawls]

Just thought that i would drop in and give everyone a shout. I'm not a max owner yet, but will be buying one as soon as i go on leave for thanksgiving. Since the first time i got to throw a leg over one, i've been dreaming of a vmax, and now i'm finally able to get one. I'm pretty savvy when it comes to bikes in general, but am looking forward to getting to know the little secrets with this bike.

[4gasem]

Just thought that i would drop in and give everyone a shout. I'm not a max owner yet, but will be buying one as soon as i go on leave for thanksgiving. Since the first time i got to throw a leg over one, i've been dreaming of a vmax, and now i'm finally able to get one. I'm pretty savvy when it comes to bikes in general, but am looking forward to getting to know the little secrets with this bike.

Welcome M8!

Njoy

[QuarterHorse]

Welcome aboard! I'm a newb to this site as well, these guys no there stuff for certain!

[farmtruc]

New to the forum and the Vmax crowd.

I just got mine yesterday. I went to the dealer for a shop 4 wheeler, lol and I couldn't resist, got 4 wheeler and Vmax.
I've always had my eyes on this bike, so far it's a blast to drive. I have been "breaking it in" like the dealer told me to.
Do I really need to? I got 200miles on it and haven't taken it over 7Krpms, been driving it light and varying throttle.

I own a performance shop and none of my vehicles are stock, so it's time to mod.

I'll get a set of pipes on it, what's the next best mod?

thanks for any answers,
allen

[4gasem]

Welcome Allen,

Check out www.mototuneusa.com for a great way to break them in...:thumbs up:

As for mods... Check out the mod forum. Also check out the VMF links page above.:coolgleamA:

Cheers,
Chris

[QuarterHorse]

Welcome aboard! Sounds like you got a couple new toys to play with!

[farmtruc]

Thanks guys, I'll read the mod forum

[Bawls]

from my experiences racing quads, the harder you break an engine in, the better it will run. Now i'm not saying go and stretch it out, but you should be busting off some gears. If you break it in like an old man, it'll run like it was broken in by an old man lol.

[fxzfox]

from my experiences racing quads, the harder you break an engine in, the better it will run. Now i'm not saying go and stretch it out, but you should be busting off some gears. If you break it in like an old man, it'll run like it was broken in by an old man lol.

I feel the same....Brake them them in hard.Helps scare the walls the way they need to be scared.If you don't ever twist it the rings will never expand the way they need to. I brake every new bike in hard... Never had a big problem.Just small stuff.

[John R]

Farmtruk, I have the '06, which is the same as the '07. New to the forum as well. Check out the Vmax Owners Association (VMOA) website as well. Appears several people here are members. I have over 8k miles on the bike now. Love it. Will never sell it. No mods yet. Enhoy it!

[4gasem]

Farmtruk, I have the '06, which is the same as the '07. New to the forum as well. Check out the Vmax Owners Association (VMOA) website as well. Appears several people here are members. I have over 8k miles on the bike now. Love it. Will never sell it. No mods yet. Enhoy it!


Welcome Guys!

VMOA??? What's that?? :whistlin:

:clapping:

I have an '06 to but for some reason mine doesn't look like the other '06's... I think I got a lemon...

[vmaxinID]

Big welcome to our newest Idaho member.

HammerZR-1

Only 3 hours away from me.

That makes 7 I know of here.........I smell a ride coming on this summer!!!!

[maleko89]

Hell, I'll ride with ya out there sometime...as long as you take me white water rafting. :punk:

Mark
#1098

[vmaxinID]

The Main Salmon River, which runs west near the northern boundary; and the Middle Fork of the Salmon, which begins near the southern boundary and runs north for about 104 miles until it joins the Main.

Reaching 6,300 feet from the river bottom, the canyon carved by the Main Salmon is deeper than most of the earth's canyons--including the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River--and this fast-moving waterway has been dubbed the River of No Return.

Yeah Brother, datz what we talkin about.


Or we go here and do it with Innertubes! for free.

http://snakeriverwhitewater.net/

[4gasem]

Bump for the NooB's:eusa_dance:

[dave741]

new guy, just wanted to say hi to all

[Bill Kratzenberg]

Hi Dave>:welcome_sign: to the forum...

[4gasem]

Hey Dave! Welcome M8!:thumbs up:

[Laxfan]

Hi guys,
Just thought I would introduce myself. Just picked up my first Vmax last week (just in time to put it in the garage and stare at it for 6 months) and have been lurking here reading for ever since.
Name's Dan and I live to golf,ride,drive and tinker with anything motivated by internal combustion, but I make a living doing structural and mechanical engineering.
I know I will get alot of good info here and hope to make some new friends in the process.

[4gasem]

Hi guys,
Just thought I would introduce myself. Just picked up my first Vmax last week (just in time to put it in the garage and stare at it for 6 months) and have been lurking here reading for ever since.
Name's Dan and I live to golf,ride,drive and tinker with anything motivated by internal combustion, but I make a living doing structural and mechanical engineering.
I know I will get alot of good info here and hope to make some new friends in the process.

Welcome Dan...

I see you also own one of the best looking ugly cars ever made! :whistlin::thumbs up::coolgleamA: Is it a Studebaker or one of the copies?:ummm: One of my buddies has a 427 Shelby Cobra Replica and it's a blast to drive. I've even SCCA raced it...

[UnclePhilthy]

Hi Y'all!

Another new VMax owner...Just bought it this week, and brought it home. A double-O model, w/3600 original miles, in totally 'as new' condition.

I'm a 'FOG' (F'n Ol' Guy), started riding way back in the 50's...Harley man for almost all of my life...then sold my last ol' shovelhead chopper about 10 years ago, and sorta quit... Found out I miss riding too much, and started thinkin' about maybe gettin' back up on a 1200 Sporty.

Then I 'discovered the max, and after doing a lot of research, and lurking in here for awile, I decided that I just had to have one. WAY more bike, for WAY less $. I've only put a few 'get to know her miles on it, but I LOVE this lil' darlin'!

This'll likely be my last one, so I intend to take good care of it, and enjoy it as often as possible... Living here in south FL, I get many good riding days, almost year 'round.

Anyway...hope I don't PO anybody, asking all the stupid questions that I'll likely be posting as I get to know my Precious better... Thanks for letting me hang out!

Phil aka Uncle Philthy

[-Lee-]

Welcome Phil!

[4gasem]

Anyway...hope I don't PO anybody, asking all the stupid questions that I'll likely be posting as I get to know my Precious better... Thanks for letting me hang out!

Phil aka Uncle Philthy

Our pleasure! No one should get PO'd at you for asking questions. Keep in mind though that a lot of questions have been asked so do a search. You may find that you ask a ?? and one of us Mods merges it with a current thread. :thumbs up:

No ?? is a dumb one!

Welcome and N-Joy the Vmax experience! :cheers:

Chris

[rzubonja]

Hello all,

i'm not sure if i am the first one here from Croatia/Europe but i can tell you that the Vmax spirit is alive also in this part of the world.

I own a '96 2en for two years now after looking in my brothers garage for years, he owns a '99 2we.

In that sense you could call us a real Vmax family :-)

I have seen that there is also a girl here riding a max, well, our Croatian VMOA president (yes we have one :-)) is also a girl and i can tell you guys that she is riding the max harder than most of us here...

Hope to have a lot of Vmax discussions here.

Greeting from Europe,

Ranko

[4gasem]

Hello all,

i'm not sure if i am the first one here from Croatia/Europe but i can tell you that the Vmax spirit is alive also in this part of the world.

I own a '96 2en for two years now after looking in my brothers garage for years, he owns a '99 2we.

In that sense you could call us a real Vmax family :-)

I have seen that there is also a girl here riding a max, well, our Croatian VMOA president (yes we have one :-)) is also a girl and i can tell you guys that she is riding the max harder than most of us here...

Hope to have a lot of Vmax discussions here.

Greeting from Europe,

Ranko

Welcome to the family! This is a great site full of great guys. We have yet to have a woman speak up that I know of. I know they registered but haven't seen them since.
What's her name? :hmmm: I have a myspace friend from there that has a max...:hmmm:

Oh and what's a 2ew and 2we? :ummm:

[vmaxinID]

2we, is the US 49 state engine from 87-up

2en? ya got me. :confused2:

[rzubonja]

a 2en is a european version without the boost

I (of course) upgraded mine with the boost later

[-Lee-]

Hello all,

i'm not sure if i am the first one here from Croatia/Europe but i can tell you that the Vmax spirit is alive also in this part of the world.

I own a '96 2en for two years now after looking in my brothers garage for years, he owns a '99 2we.

In that sense you could call us a real Vmax family :-)

I have seen that there is also a girl here riding a max, well, our Croatian VMOA president (yes we have one :-)) is also a girl and i can tell you guys that she is riding the max harder than most of us here...

Hope to have a lot of Vmax discussions here.

Greeting from Europe,

Ranko

Dobra Dan, Ranko!

Where do you live in Croatia? I live in Germany, and have been to Croatia many many times. Mostly to Umag where my friend Zoran used to live. Do you know the Staaari Rokeri? He was the founder of that MK. Sadly he died of cancer about 3 years ago. He was a great Friend, a V-Maxxer, and VMOA member.

I hope that I can make it to Croatia this year. I am thinking about the Pula bike week. We are planning for this summer in any case. Perhaps we can get together. There are also several meetings here in Germany, France, Belgium and Holland that I am going to attend. Do you travel/tour with your Max much?

Great to hear from you!

:punk:Rock on, Brother!

[rzubonja]

Dobra Dan, Ranko!

Where do you live in Croatia? I live in Germany, and have been to Croatia many many times. Mostly to Umag where my friend Zoran used to live. Do you know the Staaari Rokeri? He was the founder of that MK. Sadly he died of cancer about 3 years ago. He was a great Friend, a V-Maxxer, and VMOA member.

I hope that I can make it to Croatia this year. I am thinking about the Pula bike week. We are planning for this summer in any case. Perhaps we can get together. There are also several meetings here in Germany, France, Belgium and Holland that I am going to attend. Do you travel/tour with your Max much?

Great to hear from you!

:punk:Rock on, Brother!


Hallo Lee,
wie gehts wie stehts :-)

It's really nice to see that people know each other.

Zoran Grbesa was really a great Vmax enthusiast who loved the Max and his death was truly a great loss for the biker community here.

Umag is a standard destination for me when the Staari Rokeri are organizing their biker weekends. I live approximately 500km from Umag in Osijek.

This year we even had our 1. Croatian VMOA meeting in Umag

Unfortunately i don't have enough time resources to travel a lot but i'm doing my best to catch up on local meetings.

I would be happy to meet you if possible when you come to Croatia. Feel free to mail me on rzubonja@gmail.com.

Keep boosting,
Ranko

[-Lee-]

Servus! Although I live here in Germany and do speak German, I am an American.

Osijek! Wow I have never been that far inland. Furthest was Zagreb. As far as I have seen, the whole country is beautiful and I am sure that I would enjoy it there too.

If you have any information on dates of upcoming meetings in Croatia (Staari Rokeri, Pula, etc.) please pass them on.

You can also contact me per e-mail at vmaxnf@hotmail.com

Looking forward to when we can finally meet.

Later!

[4gasem]

Servus! Although I live here in Germany and do speak German, I am an American.

Osijek! Wow I have never been that far inland. Furthest was Zagreb. As far as I have seen, the whole country is beautiful and I am sure that I would enjoy it there too.

If you have any information on dates of upcoming meetings in Croatia (Staari Rokeri, Pula, etc.) please pass them on.

You can also contact me per e-mail at vmaxnf@hotmail.com

Looking forward to when we can finally meet.

Later!

We also have a ride out and meeting forum here so post 'em up! You never know who's looking but not posting...

[Geeza]

Hi Everyone
New member here.
Got 2 max's, a 91 canadian import (no boost) and a 98 american import, I'm in the UK.
I ride my max's hard and go to the Isle of man each year, no speed limits and very very fast roads, got 145 out of it this year on the mountain section with my lady on the back, all I could hear in my intercom was her laughing, left alot of sports bikes behind me and took more even on the bends. You don't have to worry about the boost coming in on the bends if you keep it in the boost all the time ha ha.
I do Ramsey sprint each year (8th of a mile drag) and again leave quicker (on paper) bikes behind me.
Look foreward to reading your posts and hope you don't mind a limey joining your site.

[4gasem]

Hi Everyone
New member here.
Got 2 max's, a 91 canadian import (no boost) and a 98 american import, I'm in the UK.
I ride my max's hard and go to the Isle of man each year, no speed limits and very very fast roads, got 145 out of it this year on the mountain section with my lady on the back, all I could hear in my intercom was her laughing, left alot of sports bikes behind me and took more even on the bends. You don't have to worry about the boost coming in on the bends if you keep it in the boost all the time ha ha.
I do Ramsey sprint each year (8th of a mile drag) and again leave quicker (on paper) bikes behind me.
Look foreward to reading your posts and hope you don't mind a limey joining your site.

The more the merrier.. Hope you don't mind sharing posts with a bunch of Yanks...:biglaugh:

Welcome to the best Vmax forum on Earth!

[stinkybutt]

Just a hello from a new member here. Thought I'd post a few pics of KC(wife) and a few friends and toys to share. Let me know what you think.
Aleck
KC on her bike
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/stinkybuttihave/?action=view&current=100_1648.jpg
KC and "friends" on the atv for my birthday
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/stinkybuttihave/?action=view&current=Alecks50th221.jpg
KC racing her go to work car
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/stinkybuttihave/?action=view&current=Wheelsup2.jpg
KC and her bike
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/stinkybuttihave/?action=view&current=100_1662.jpg
Fav of mine
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/stinkybuttihave/?action=view&current=KCpinkclevage.jpg

Enjoy, Merry Christmas.

[Laxfan]

I think..........:hmmm:...........not sure where to go with this so I will just say, Merry Xmas and welcome to the forum.




I am assuming that your wife knows ,but do her friends know that their faces (among other things) are now available to the whole world?

Sometimes I just :ummm:

[4gasem]

I think you are a lucky man... So on your birthday... Did you get to have fun with all the woman or just look at them? :whistlin:

Life is good... Oh and there are better pics as you go along... lol

Do you have a max? Edit: I saw it... 2002???

[stinkybutt]

Yuppers, a 2004 beauty.
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/stinkybuttihave/?action=view&current=Picture322.jpg
Oh and yes KC and her friends know about these pics on the internet. The only faces showing are KC's. ANDDDDDD we all got in the hot tub after the photo's were taken.
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/stinkybuttihave/?action=view&current=Alecks50th338.jpg

Aleck

[4gasem]

Yuppers, a 2004 beauty.
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/stinkybuttihave/?action=view&current=Picture322.jpg
Oh and yes KC and her friends know about these pics on the internet. The only faces showing are KC's. ANDDDDDD we all got in the hot tub after the photo's were taken.
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/stinkybuttihave/?action=view&current=Alecks50th338.jpg

Aleck

I beg to differ...:whistlin:
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/stinkybuttihave/?action=view&current=Alecks50th215.jpg

Not that I'll ever meet them but...

[vmaxride06]

Welcome Aleck. Nice Photos:clapping:

[4gasem]

Welcome Aleck. Nice Photos:clapping:

Welcome yourself! :cheers:

[vmaxride06]

:eusa_dance:Thanks...I can feel the love:drool:

[Buster Hymen]

Yuppers, a 2004 beauty.
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/stinkybuttihave/?action=view&current=Picture322.jpg
Oh and yes KC and her friends know about these pics on the internet. The only faces showing are KC's. ANDDDDDD we all got in the hot tub after the photo's were taken.
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/stinkybuttihave/?action=view&current=Alecks50th338.jpg

Aleck

Holy thong madness! :biglaugh::banana:

Must be a good story to go along with your forum name too! :biglaugh:

[stinkybutt]

OK, you got me. They would not be on "Photo Bucket" if the ladies didn't want them to be seen. The totally naked ones including hot tub pics are not there. Hey just don't tell KC I had to say " I was wrong". I'll never hear the end of that one.

Thanks for the replys tho.

Aleck

[Hatter]

Hello. Another Newbie here. Just got my '07 Max last month, and have been lurking here and there, making a list of what my first mods will be. I have gotten a lot of good info from this site.
I have lusted over the the V Max since I first saw it back in '85, and finally found a dealership dumb enough to say YES!
:thumbs up:
I live in South Arkansas, and enjoy giving the Hardly riders the finger, because obviously they can't catch me. LOL:rocket bike:

[4gasem]

Hello. Another Newbie here. Just got my '07 Max last month, and have been lurking here and there, making a list of what my first mods will be. I have gotten a lot of good info from this site.
I have lusted over the the V Max since I first saw it back in '85, and finally found a dealership dumb enough to say YES!
:thumbs up:
I live in South Arkansas, and enjoy giving the Hardly riders the finger, because obviously they can't catch me. LOL:rocket bike:


Welcome hatter and enjoy!:cheers:

[richwrench]

Hey all , hope I'm not too late for this thread. Just picked up a '96 that needs lots of love. Waiting for Dennis Kirk to send parts as we speak. Have been on a '86 Shadow 700 for 5 years dreaming of a MAX - my ship finally came in - can't wait to ride - richwrench

[eatatjoz]

You'll love it man!
Welcome to the party.

[max power]

Hey everybody,

I got my '06 Max from a BMW dealer friend of mine in April who called me and said he just took it in on trade and to come get it because he couldn't sell it at a BMW/Ducati stealership. Sweet. I got it for $4500 less than new with 2800 on the clock. He showed me the paperwork from the trade and gave it to me for what he gave in trade in. Rode it all summer and in October a cager pulled out in front of me.:surprise: Down we went. No damage to me (wearing gear) and the Max wasn't too bad. Insurance gave me the $ to do the mods that I wanted and now it is better than ever.:punk:Everyone loves pictures, so heres mine
http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i298/shawndetty/?action=view&current=582b2ee2.pbr

[ReaperMax]

Hi!

I finally made it to this list. Being registered for a while, but no word from me since then...
I´m from Germany, ride a 1992 Vmax since 1997.
It´s a little bit modified, like WP USD fork, 17" LightCons, WP shocks, CNC swingarm, etc..
Oh... and I´m a member of the VMOA. I have a small job there for northern Europe :biglaugh:
My good old buddy Lee finally brought me to this list.

Keep on rockin´

Jochen

[4gasem]

Hi!

I finally made it to this list. Being registered for a while, but no word from me since then...
I´m from Germany, ride a 1992 Vmax since 1997.
It´s a little bit modified, like WP USD fork, 17" LightCons, WP shocks, CNC swingarm, etc..
Oh... and I´m a member of the VMOA. I have a small job there for northern Europe :biglaugh:
My good old buddy Lee finally brought me to this list.

Keep on rockin´

Jochen


Good for Lee! Welcome!:banana: Are you German or an Ex pat?

[ReaperMax]

Yes, very good for Lee :-)))
I´m German

Jochen

[-Lee-]

Since I brought in a new member do I get a 1 year free membership to the VMF list now?

Cool!

:punk:

[4gasem]

Since I brought in a new member do I get a 1 year free membership to the VMF list now?

Cool!

:punk:

Consider it done... In fact Buster will refund all the money you have graciously given him to run the forum...:thumbs up:

Oh wait...:whistlin:


:clapping:

[richwrench]

Hey all , another newbie here. I've posted a couple of times, but I'm sure I'll be here quite often in the future. I just bought a real beat up '96, but I don't care - I FINALLY GOT MY MAX !!! I sold my 700 Shadow & now own my dream bike. I'm in the process of dialing in my carbs & I have a lot of cosmetic work to do, but I'm loving every minute of it. I've been a car/truck mechanic since '83, but bikes are a different breed & this forum is second to none when it comes to tech info & enthusiasm about the legendary VMAX. I see very few max's here in west central FL & it's nice to be in the exclusive Vmax family. I look forward to posting/chatting/meeting you all in the future - richwrench

[4gasem]

Hey all , another newbie here. I've posted a couple of times, but I'm sure I'll be here quite often in the future. I just bought a real beat up '96, but I don't care - I FINALLY GOT MY MAX !!! I sold my 700 Shadow & now own my dream bike. I'm in the process of dialing in my carbs & I have a lot of cosmetic work to do, but I'm loving every minute of it. I've been a car/truck mechanic since '83, but bikes are a different breed & this forum is second to none when it comes to tech info & enthusiasm about the legendary VMAX. I see very few max's here in west central FL & it's nice to be in the exclusive Vmax family. I look forward to posting/chatting/meeting you all in the future - richwrench

You've come to the right place M8! Welcome.:punk:

82ndCowboy is from FL and has some plans for Daytona Bike week... :thumbs up:

[ReaperMax]

I was paid by Lee to join...!

[ammojim]

Hello,
Jim here from Kentucky. Just bought a '94 Vmax, I've wanted one since they came out, just now able to get it. Haven't ridden in a long while but I guess it will all come flooding back:eusa_dance:!!

Seems like a good deal, only has 5900 miles and is very clean, and has a back rest and highway pegs.

Look forward to hearing from other owners, especially those ing the Northern Kentucky-Greater Cincinnati Ohio area!

P.S. I gave up skydiving for this bike, I hope the max is all it's cracked up to be:biglaugh:

[4gasem]

Hello,
Jim here from Kentucky. Just bought a '94 Vmax, I've wanted one since they came out, just now able to get it. Haven't ridden in a long while but I guess it will all come flooding back:eusa_dance:!!

Seems like a good deal, only has 5900 miles and is very clean, and has a back rest and highway pegs.

Look forward to hearing from other owners, especially those ing the Northern Kentucky-Greater Cincinnati Ohio area!

P.S. I gave up skydiving for this bike, I hope the max is all it's cracked up to be:biglaugh:

It sure is...

Welcome and enjoy!
:cheers:

[shawn kloker]

Hello,
Jim here from Kentucky. Just bought a '94 Vmax, I've wanted one since they came out, just now able to get it. Haven't ridden in a long while but I guess it will all come flooding back:eusa_dance:!!

Seems like a good deal, only has 5900 miles and is very clean, and has a back rest and highway pegs.

Look forward to hearing from other owners, especially those ing the Northern Kentucky-Greater Cincinnati Ohio area!

P.S. I gave up skydiving for this bike, I hope the max is all it's cracked up to be:biglaugh:


Gave up skydiving? Damn I want to do that!

[ammojim]

Yea,
It is expensive and requires pretty much the whole day to enjoy. I have to drive about an hour each way to the dropzone. With a bike I can run out of the house and still keep the wife happy. I'm selling one of my rigs to help pay for my new max. After 500 jumps I just wanted to do something fun closer to the house and kids. I think the max will fill my "need for speed":punk:

[shawn kloker]

Yea,
It is expensive and requires pretty much the whole day to enjoy. I have to drive about an hour each way to the dropzone. With a bike I can run out of the house and still keep the wife happy. I'm selling one of my rigs to help pay for my new max. After 500 jumps I just wanted to do something fun closer to the house and kids. I think the max will fill my "need for speed":punk:

I wonder if you are close to Neil-3446?He lives in Kentucky.

[irishger]

Hello all
Ger here from Cork, Ireland. I have a 95 vmax that i bought last september. Love the bike

[Buster Hymen]

Hello all
Ger here from Cork, Ireland. I have a 95 vmax that i bought last september. Love the bike

Hi Ger! :cheers:

How about some closer pictures of your paint job, it looks pretty interesting.

[irishger]

Hi Ger! :cheers:

How about some closer pictures of your paint job, it looks pretty interesting.

It is painted in skulls with fangs and tounge studs :punk:

:hmmm: cant seem to find any close up pics of the paint work

Will have to take some new one durring the week and post them here

[4gasem]

Hi Ger! :cheers:

How about some closer pictures of your paint job, it looks pretty interesting.

Welcome Ger!

Feel free to load more pics in the garage area... It's up in the tool bar...:banana:

[MaxThrust03]

Hello all , Amazing..... just found this forum. I like the platform I guess you would call it. Ill get used to it Im sure. Yes I found it from a link at The VMOA site. Can wait but I must, to go through privious posts. "so who said I could spell". Mitch VMOA Mitch-4927 03 Max
:clapping:

[4gasem]

Hello all , Amazing..... just found this forum. I like the platform I guess you would call it. Ill get used to it I'm sure. Yes I found it from a link at The VMOA site. Can wait but I must, to go through previous posts. "so who said I could spell". Mitch VMOA Mitch-4927 03 Max
:clapping:

Hmm... Wonder where you got the link...:whistlin:

Welcome Mitch!:thumbs up:

If you use FireFox as your browser it spell checks and underlines in red all the misspelled words!:banana:

[MaxThrust03]

:punk:Yup thats right ! ! ! I think it was 4gasms link !! I will look into the spell check thing when i start getting worried about that .

[VeeAte]

Hey Everyone,

Thought I would say hi. I stumbled across this forum when I was searching for rim and swingarm alterations on the net. Browsed throught some categories here, and thought it was well worthy of joining up - Great site!

I'm from eastern Canada, and have a 97 Vmax that I've been slowly mutating into a different form. I'm on the tech lists and all that, but I prefer forum based info (with pics!)

Have a great one! :cheers:

[Buster Hymen]

Hey Everyone,

Thought I would say hi. I stumbled across this forum when I was searching for rim and swingarm alterations on the net. Browsed throught some categories here, and thought it was well worthy of joining up - Great site!

I'm from eastern Canada, and have a 97 Vmax that I've been slowly mutating into a different form. I'm on the tech lists and all that, but I prefer forum based info (with pics!)

Have a great one! :cheers:

Welcome to the forum! :cheers: Where abouts in Eastern Canada?

[COP RUNNER]

Hey Buster, Thank's For You Help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! " Cop Runner " Thank's

[4gasem]

Hey Buster, Thank's For You Help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! " Cop Runner " Thank's

LOL changing names huh? Tim was it?:ummm:

[VeeAte]

Welcome to the forum! :cheers: Where abouts in Eastern Canada?

Hey Buster, Thanks for the welcome, and I'm in New Brunswick.

[albran]

Greetings

My Max isn't in my garage yet :bang head:.
Here's the history/story.

I've been riding for 40 yrs so it's a long story, here's the short version.

1st motorcycle Kawasaki H1 not sure what year it was pretty tired when I got it.

Favorite motorcycle 1972 Kawasaki H2 here's a link, This might be it (sure) right down to the expansion chambers.
http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/1972-KAWASAKI-H-2-89923566 I really wish I still had it!

Least favorite Suzuki GT750 (Water Buffalo)

Most recent 1991 Honda VFR sold last summer

and many in between including a XS1100

Now 2001 Aprilia RSV Mille R
This is the long part. The mille R is my son's but he hurt his back (he may have to have surgery for a bulging disc) picking up his 2 year old son. So he can't ride!! And I have to go to a chiropractor every time I ride it. So I bought it from him and am trading it in on the max

[4gasem]

Greetings

My Max isn't in my garage yet :bang head:.
Here's the history/story.

I've been riding for 40 yrs so it's a long story, here's the short version.

1st motorcycle Kawasaki H1 not sure what year it was pretty tired when I got it.

Favorite motorcycle 1972 Kawasaki H2 here's a link, This might be it (sure) right down to the expansion chambers.
http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/1972-KAWASAKI-H-2-89923566 I really wish I still had it!

Least favorite Suzuki GT750 (Water Buffalo)

Most recent 1991 Honda VFR sold last summer

and many in between including a XS1100

Now 2001 Aprilia RSV Mille R
This is the long part. The mille R is my son's but he hurt his back (he may have to have surgery for a bulging disc) picking up his 2 year old son. So he can't ride!! And I have to go to a chiropractor every time I ride it. So I bought it from him and am trading it in on the max

Mille's are awesome bikes! Italian by name and by repair records but BEAutiful!:thumbs up:

Welcome

[fastmax1]

Hey there,

This is my first post to these forums!! I've been a proud owner of a 1990 Max for 9 years now and couldn't be happier with this bike!! Here's my story: I was the not so proud owner of a 1980 Suzuki GS850 cruiser and was in the market for something different. I was looking for a Honda V65 Magna but wasn't having much luck. Then one day a friend of mine said, "Hey, my buddie's dad is selling his Vmax." I decided to see what all the fuss was about and looked up some images on the web, I thought it wasn't a bad looking bike so I decided to give this guy a call. We met the next day and he opened up the door to his little shed and there it was - a wonderful masterpiece!! We arranged to meet again a couple days later so he could get it out, cleaned up and ready for a run. Next we met, he fired it up and it sounded awesome (he installed SuperTrapp exhaust). He gave me a brief warning that this bike has plenty of balls and to hang on around 6,000 RPM's. I took it out for a spin (literally), came back and handed him cash right there, and the rest is history!! I didn't know a bike like this existed!! So anyway, just wanted to say hi!!

[KY_BOB]

Hey Everyone.

I'm a Noob to the Vmax scene. I bought a 85 last night. My last 3 bikes were Harleys and I planned on buying another one as soon as it was financially feasible but I ran across a deal that I couldn't pass up.

Mods on the bike are Walker 4into2 "Holeshot" exhaust, a K&N drop in filter, Stake one jet kit, and Progressive 11.5" rear shocks.

I've been reading up on how much lowering the front will help handling and may have to do that soon.

Any comments on the bike/mods are welcomed.

I apologize now for all of the stupid questions that I will ask in the future.

[44 magnum]

"Welcome aboard" to the new guys, fastmax1 and KY_BOB

:cheers:

[FatMax]

First bike was a 1980 Kawasaki zx500LTD.
Have had a wide vareity over the years including:
sportsters
Kawasaki Vulcan
Ducati Monster
Yamaha FJR 1300

Currently in my stable is a 2008 zx14 and my true love a
2001 vmax
This bike was kept stock for about 3 days after i brought home new in 2001. Its gone through countless revisions to reach the point that its at today.
Its got soul that the other bikes never had
raked frame 10deg
56mm USD forks
1500cc engine
NOS direct injection into intake manifolds
chain drive
330 rear
5 gal fuel tank
who knows how many parts made from scratch, i've lost count.
you can't buy anything off the shelf that fits this bike other than the oil filter
Syracuse, NY

[4gasem]

Welcome FatMax!

Bike looks good!

[freeryder]

Hi Everyone,
I am a new vmax owner as of this wednesday. I have been dreaming and drooling over vmax's since I was in middle school so I decided it was time for me to find one. I took the day off work, drove from vermont down to NH (where several were for sale) and came home that night with a very well kept 1998. It has John Cornell's 4 into 2 exhaust with carbon fiber canisters, ufo fork brace, uninstalled frame braces, progressive springs, nology wires and a few other little things. I have had a bunch of bikes ranging from old honda cb750s to a 2001 r6, but already I know I have found what I've always wanted. The sound and power is exactly what I have been captivated by since I first learned what a vmax was. Already I have been able to search the site and answer some questions about plugs to use with nology wire, oil weight and capacity and final drive oil.
So there is my long winded intro. I am glad to finally have the bike I've always wanted. I'll get the bike cleaned up and snap some pics this weekend.
-Dana

[4gasem]

Hi Everyone,
I am a new vmax owner as of this wednesday. I have been dreaming and drooling over vmax's since I was in middle school so I decided it was time for me to find one. I took the day off work, drove from vermont down to NH (where several were for sale) and came home that night with a very well kept 1998. It has John Cornell's 4 into 2 exhaust with carbon fiber canisters, ufo fork brace, uninstalled frame braces, progressive springs, nology wires and a few other little things. I have had a bunch of bikes ranging from old honda cb750s to a 2001 r6, but already I know I have found what I've always wanted. The sound and power is exactly what I have been captivated by since I first learned what a vmax was. Already I have been able to search the site and answer some questions about plugs to use with nology wire, oil weight and capacity and final drive oil.
So there is my long winded intro. I am glad to finally have the bike I've always wanted. I'll get the bike cleaned up and snap some pics this weekend.
-Dana

Welcome M8 but...
post
:ttiwwp: So hurry up!

[44 magnum]

Hi Dana and welcome.

[shawn kloker]

Hi Everyone,
I am a new vmax owner as of this wednesday. I have been dreaming and drooling over vmax's since I was in middle school so I decided it was time for me to find one. I took the day off work, drove from vermont down to NH (where several were for sale) and came home that night with a very well kept 1998. It has John Cornell's 4 into 2 exhaust with carbon fiber canisters, ufo fork brace, uninstalled frame braces, progressive springs, nology wires and a few other little things. I have had a bunch of bikes ranging from old honda cb750s to a 2001 r6, but already I know I have found what I've always wanted. The sound and power is exactly what I have been captivated by since I first learned what a vmax was. Already I have been able to search the site and answer some questions about plugs to use with nology wire, oil weight and capacity and final drive oil.
So there is my long winded intro. I am glad to finally have the bike I've always wanted. I'll get the bike cleaned up and snap some pics this weekend.
-Dana


Congrats Dana! Since you are coming off of a R6,I highly recommend putting those frame braces on before trying any high speed turns.They will stiffen up the big hole in the frame where the motor sits.Without them you will flex the frame like a wet noodle under heavy torque.She won't stop nearly as good as the R6 either.

[freeryder]

Congrats Dana! Since you are coming off of a R6,I highly recommend putting those frame braces on before trying any high speed turns.They will stiffen up the big hole in the frame where the motor sits.Without them you will flex the frame like a wet noodle under heavy torque.She won't stop nearly as good as the R6 either.

Yes, I actually already experienced some crazy flexing on the way to work this morning :ummm:.

I am moving this weekend into a new house and new shop so I'm not sure I will have time to weld those tabs on. As soon as I can get her cleaned up and those braces on I'll post some pics.

The r6 sure did handle great, but I ended up riding my old xs650 chopper more than the sportbike, so I decided to get rid of it and get a max. Even though the handling isnt great, I love the bike.

[shawn kloker]

I bought the Dale Walker frame braces for just that reason,no welding.Those ones that you have are good ones though.You will notice a big difference once they are on.

[freeryder]

Oh yea, heres a pic of the home made chopper since I dont have one of the max yet. Pretty much everything on it is scrap metal or old audi parts from various audi builds :rofl_200:The rear brake pedal is two short ends of audi connecting rods welded togeather with a wrist pin for a pivot and a welded wrist pin as a catch on the top. The shifter is a left handed jockey shift (about 18" long) brake linkage is snowmobile tie rods, there is some parts from past motocross bikes on there also.
http://photos-657.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v286/218/82/6901657/n6901657_33183118_4689.jpg

http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v132/218/82/6901657/n6901657_32148045_9279.jpg

[AKMAX]

Hi all. New Vmax Owner. Picked up a 2005 with 4900 miles for a good price. After riding my old mans I had to have one. Feels like a 2 wheeled chevelle. Comfortable as well.
I think I might be one of the younger Max riders at 21. Sportbikes simply are not good for anything other than the track or a smooth canyon and the Vmax is the only bike I have ridden that makes me grin ear to ear for more than an hour ride. And now I don't have to borrow my dads all the time. Doesn't have the negative image of sportbikes either. I am really tired of all the young guys buying a 100+hp 600cc for their "first bike to learn on" and making the rest of us guys look bad. Anyway talk to ya'll on the forum I've already learned a lot. :thumbs up: