I'm not sure how I've missed seeing this old thread and I don't know how it turned out. I bought a Vmax, probably the one in this post, from Paul Traversa ... intending to run in Super Gas on the west coast. It was 1260cc with the figure 8 (?) bored carbs, raked front end, sheet metal seat, and...
I'm in Port Charlotte, not that far. Darn! I wish I could Get up there to pick it up ...even without the engine! It wouldn't fit in my little Sonoma. Sorry, you aren't able to keep it. My son has my '85 in California, getting restored, and converted to chain :(