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sblankert
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Hi,
I'm relatively new on this site.
I currently own 2 vmaxes, a 2006 and a 1986. In total, I've owned 3, but the 1997 vmax (my first one) was totaled when some dude decided to cut right across an intersection from the left hand turn lane, and I laid it down to keep from t-boning him. I slid for over 50 yards, and due to helmet and leathers, sustained no injuries. The bike, on the other hand, had a broken fork brace and was smashed and dented all over.
My 2006 had an accident too, a few weeks after buying it to replace the 97, when some lady ran a red light while on her cell phone and t-boned me in an intersection. Luckily, she hit the engine guard so hard that my entire bike flipped up and wound up embedded on her hood (with me still seated). Insurance totaled the bike out and let me keep it, and it still drives fine except for a slight wobble at 40mph. Once again, helmet and leathers, no injuries (and no, I don't take this for granted).
I guess the moral of this story is: make sure you wear your protective gear! I've been riding vmaxes for 15 years now, and these are the two accidents I've had. The gear made all the difference!
The 1986 was a recent rescue from some air force guy who dumped it due to engine problems. It needed a good carb cleaning, and still needs the some repairs to the vboost, but it is impressive that a nearly 30 year old machine runs as well as this one does after a simple carb cleaning.
All I have to say is that the vmax is a beautifully engineered and constructed machine, and I have loved them since my first one. Every time I consider getting a different bike, a first gen vmax pops up somewhere and I can't resist buying it instead. Maybe next time it will be a second gen, but I'll wait to hear what riders say about it. I like the 40 mpg I get on the original vmax when I'm not punching it, not sure how the 2nd gen does (I've heard 28 mpg).
Anyway, I look forward to reading member posts and learning what you guys have to teach, and maybe helping where I can.
I'm relatively new on this site.
I currently own 2 vmaxes, a 2006 and a 1986. In total, I've owned 3, but the 1997 vmax (my first one) was totaled when some dude decided to cut right across an intersection from the left hand turn lane, and I laid it down to keep from t-boning him. I slid for over 50 yards, and due to helmet and leathers, sustained no injuries. The bike, on the other hand, had a broken fork brace and was smashed and dented all over.
My 2006 had an accident too, a few weeks after buying it to replace the 97, when some lady ran a red light while on her cell phone and t-boned me in an intersection. Luckily, she hit the engine guard so hard that my entire bike flipped up and wound up embedded on her hood (with me still seated). Insurance totaled the bike out and let me keep it, and it still drives fine except for a slight wobble at 40mph. Once again, helmet and leathers, no injuries (and no, I don't take this for granted).
I guess the moral of this story is: make sure you wear your protective gear! I've been riding vmaxes for 15 years now, and these are the two accidents I've had. The gear made all the difference!
The 1986 was a recent rescue from some air force guy who dumped it due to engine problems. It needed a good carb cleaning, and still needs the some repairs to the vboost, but it is impressive that a nearly 30 year old machine runs as well as this one does after a simple carb cleaning.
All I have to say is that the vmax is a beautifully engineered and constructed machine, and I have loved them since my first one. Every time I consider getting a different bike, a first gen vmax pops up somewhere and I can't resist buying it instead. Maybe next time it will be a second gen, but I'll wait to hear what riders say about it. I like the 40 mpg I get on the original vmax when I'm not punching it, not sure how the 2nd gen does (I've heard 28 mpg).
Anyway, I look forward to reading member posts and learning what you guys have to teach, and maybe helping where I can.
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Born2Ride
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Welcome to the forum, luckily luckily you came out in one piece to tell the story, two times even. ride safe
natedog650
Active Member
Just picked up my first Max yesterday, 2006 with 11.7k miles. Rode it 145 miles to get home and loved the first 45, hated the next 100 and couldn't wait to get back on after I stopped. Mod monkey's already nibbling at me, at least for a seat, maybe exhaust, springs, who knows what else.
Live in So Cal, San Gabriel Valley area if there are in Vmax riders local pm me.
Live in So Cal, San Gabriel Valley area if there are in Vmax riders local pm me.
ga_max
Well-Known Member
Welcome to the gang.
Welcome all !! 
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unk:natedog650
Active Member
Thank you all, glad to be here. Been in the making since I saw my first Vmax back in about '92 in Yucca Valley.
swayy
New Member
New guy here! Just brought home a 15 yesterday. Look forward to getting good info here. Thanks!
Durendal
Member
Another new guy here. Picked up a 2005 V-max Saturday with 15,335 miles on it. This will be my second V-max. I had a 1985 model about 20yrs ago. Wow that sounds strange just saying that!
Sweet deal and welcome to the Forum...
Durendal
Member
Thanks, I will be needing advice on the forum about getting the V-max back to stock. Currently has stage 7 kit and ufo dragstar with megaphone on it. Oklahoma frowns on exhaust mods, so I would like to go back completely stock.
I would repack it. Which end piece do you have? The 1 1/2" will help quiet it down a little more also. But I am sure you could find someone to trade you stock for the stage 7 and ufo 4-1... I would have if I hadn't already done those mods last year...
Durendal
Member
Not sure on the end piece, I'll check this evening.
DMAN999
Well-Known Member
I'd talk to Sean Morley and see what can's he has that will fit the UFO pipe.
I'm sure he has some that will quiet your Max down a LOT.
Sean's email addy is: [email protected]
I'm sure he has some that will quiet your Max down a LOT.
Sean's email addy is: [email protected]
Dennis would a speak easy fit in exhaust ?
DMAN999
Well-Known Member
It should.
I know it fits in the slash cuts pipes but I don't know they will work in the megaphone style.
http://www.amazon.com/VooDoo-Speakeasy-Exhaust-Baffle/dp/B00DCQWAPC
Durendal
Member
OK I need some advice on how much the UFO exhaust is worth? The previous owner said it was on there for about a yr. I also got a set of supertrapps with the vmax that I need to sell also? Not looking to make money just want a fair price, thanks. I don't want to just throw something up in the parts section that is ridiculous. Also will sell the stage 7 kit with individual air filters.
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Hi, just picked up a 2001 v-max a few weeks ago and it's been a blast. It came with a few nice aftermarket items:
-Marks 4-1 full stainless exhaust
-max-gasser seat
-drag bar
-mini turn signals
Most of the aluminum is pitted and needs to be polished and the gas tank has some rust inside the filler neck. Other than that it's in pretty good shape. Already been reading up and starting my list of upgrades!
-Marks 4-1 full stainless exhaust
-max-gasser seat
-drag bar
-mini turn signals
Most of the aluminum is pitted and needs to be polished and the gas tank has some rust inside the filler neck. Other than that it's in pretty good shape. Already been reading up and starting my list of upgrades!
Nice bike PMaxx welcome to the forum !!
ConnerK
Active Member
Hello everyone, I bought my first Vmax (also my first bike) back in April!! Gotta say this bike is definitely a wolf in sheep's clothing. lol.
-1992
-All original
-Just hit 5600 miles!!
P.S. This is the first forum I've decided to be apart of so if things don't show up properly, sorry. :confused2:
-1992
-All original
-Just hit 5600 miles!!
P.S. This is the first forum I've decided to be apart of so if things don't show up properly, sorry. :confused2:
