Greetings.
(That word has always stuck with me since the draft-board sent that fateful letter to me in the sixty's). Forgive me for being late in doing this intro, me having been a member for some time. I thank all who have answered my few posts.
I started with the V-max in 1987. I bought a new 85' in a crate and soon put nitrous on it (way too much). I did all mods by the seat of my pants, not knowing of this wonderful forum. As soon as I dialed in the larger nitrous jets (and the macho fuel pump that much boost required), I quickly learned the clutch needed revision from the diaphragm spring style, and installed a hogged out venture pressure plate with Barnett springs (never tested it after the coil style clutch mod). That bike has been in pieces for the last 24 years, waiting for forged pistons and stronger rods (It was serious fun with aprox. 100 hp kick before I retired it according to Dale Walker). It was cool doing a wheelie at a 80-100 mph. But I like to ride so to this date I have owned five Max's. (Oh, I also buy old UJM's to fix and re-sell). I always like a project too, so three Max's owned at this time. Latest one I just bought a week ago, a mint 86' with 14,000 miles and new carbon bodywork. Gonna skin my helmet to match (anyone on here done this?). Its nice for me to be a member here and realizing I am not the only one with the "V-max crush"...
