The parts are worth more - but she is so close to roadworthy - how does $2500 sound for one of the first VMaxes off the line? I can work with someone local to the Dallas area and I am moving soon, so she must find a new owner that can appreciate her.
Dallas Texas area:
First Generation 1985 Vmax – (Collectors: s/n – 0244!)
Was running last month and near ready for inspection but new starter clutch stopped grabbing :(
New parts:
Tires – Drilled/slotted Brake rotors and pads - Radiator hoses (silicone) - Battery (Sealed)
Fuel Pump -...
Thank you, brother. Not everyone takes your service for granted. It was never easy and now it's like swimming upstream. I salute your courage and stamina. Time on your VMax - yeah - sounds like a great idea and you should enjoy it while there's still gas to dump into that monster! Be safe and...
The last four numerals of my 1985 ProjectMax is: 0244
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Karl (jh189) has that beat, but I bet our bikes saw each other on the assembly line!
Just got this beast and am replacing parts - doing recon - sneaking up on those carbs.
- Update - carbs done (twice - because I neglected installing...
Speaking of BREATHER TUBES - - does anyone recognize THIS modification? (Looks like he put gas filters at the end of short overflow tubes.) He has a video here:
Does this work fine without presenting any problems?
My 1985 🏍 also has this issue with the gas spitting out of a carburetor breather tube when trying to crank it over. I just received this bike and it has been sitting so I KNOW it's a PROJECTMAX before I can ride it. I freed-up the vacuum slides, (all four were stuck), and will try tapping on...