I got this 1986 from a guy that owed me $$. It was someones project at one time. I didn't know much about the max before I got it so I started to research. What a F*****g machine. After riding a Virago (my first bike) all summer I just had to ride the Vmax. The bike was a mess all the covers had been removed and my mechanic said it would need a motor due to the condition of the cams. Not cheap.
That's when I found this forum, I wasn't sure if I should part it out or try to fix it I knew the work to be done was beyond my mechanical ability. So I posted it for parts. Damon, a forum member contacted me. He builds stock motors for UFO I believe (planetVmax). and said he had a 2001 bench motor that he had rebuilt and used for testing carbs and stuff. He is very knowledgeable on the Vmax far beyond my comprehension we talked for a good hour and worked out a price which seemed reasonable and set up a date for delivery.
Damon did way more work on my bike than we had agreed on, some would have called the bike a basket case, in only a few weeks he swapped motors, found me a good set of carbs and misc. parts. He even put on a good set of mirrors and replaced the lock set since I didn't have a key. He went through the entire bike and made sure everything was functioning as it should and noted any thing I might need to address in the future.
The reason I am posting this is that I have never had anyone go so over the top to give me the best service I have ever received from a mechanic. He is excellent to work with and truly loves the Vmax.
He has a couple very nice bikes, I wish he would post some pics and specs. in his profile.
Thanks again Damon I appreciate all your hard work.
can't wait for spring
Mobrules
That's when I found this forum, I wasn't sure if I should part it out or try to fix it I knew the work to be done was beyond my mechanical ability. So I posted it for parts. Damon, a forum member contacted me. He builds stock motors for UFO I believe (planetVmax). and said he had a 2001 bench motor that he had rebuilt and used for testing carbs and stuff. He is very knowledgeable on the Vmax far beyond my comprehension we talked for a good hour and worked out a price which seemed reasonable and set up a date for delivery.
Damon did way more work on my bike than we had agreed on, some would have called the bike a basket case, in only a few weeks he swapped motors, found me a good set of carbs and misc. parts. He even put on a good set of mirrors and replaced the lock set since I didn't have a key. He went through the entire bike and made sure everything was functioning as it should and noted any thing I might need to address in the future.
The reason I am posting this is that I have never had anyone go so over the top to give me the best service I have ever received from a mechanic. He is excellent to work with and truly loves the Vmax.
He has a couple very nice bikes, I wish he would post some pics and specs. in his profile.
Thanks again Damon I appreciate all your hard work.
can't wait for spring
Mobrules
unk:..........Tom.
