Has anyone put sportbike subframe/tail on gen 1?
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Traumahawk
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That looks like something from overseas. Maybe Max Midnight will pop up on this thread. Usually Americans see the Vmax as more of a cruiser....even forward controls...etc. Europeans tend to see the Vmax as more of a sports bike......as a general rule.
Make it your own !!
MaxMidnight
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You basically go go with the hints posted above but will need to fashion parts on your own. Cutting and welding are going to be in your future as the frame sections in the rear are not removable on these bikes like they are on the sportbikes.
Joken
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Well it looks to me to put a sports bike tail on you lose the vmax gas tank so you have to make one and put it where the faux tank cover is on the vmax and then you lose the shocks location (dual shocks on vmax) so you will need to fabricate a upper and lower shock mount to put a late model shock on....looks like a lot of work.
Juansvmax
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Not looking to copy this bike. Just a pic for reference. Deff cutting and welding in my future. I'm hoping to somehow keep dual shocks and my tank. I guess I've got lots of work and testing to do. Lol. But that's half the fun. Thanks for the link. I'm trying to get all the info I can before I go at this. I'm thinking keeping dual shocks are gonna be my biggest feat. If anyone else finds any links or suggestions it would be great. I'm just hoping I can create my vision. Cause in my head, it looks awesome. 
Not as neat looking as that tail but I did have an R 6 tail on mine . No cutting the bike frame just have to build a frame for the tail to bolt to the original frame. I bought the tail ready to bolt on but the frame would not be hard to do. No moving shocks or any thing like that.
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Here's a Ducati one we did (but have seen the installs done without cutting like Kyle mentioned). I need to get some final pics showing where we put the turn signals into the air vent holes along the sides.
Sean
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Juansvmax
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Wow! Both those tails look good. Didn't use the subframe? Just made your own ? Are they solid enough for a 120lb passenger? I like the dual shock staying
Here's some pix of Skullduggery, Single Seat w/backrest.
http://www.vmaxforum.net/album.php?albumid=547
http://www.vmaxforum.net/album.php?albumid=547
I know the ducati setup we did would support fat chicks with no problem. Here's another one we installed and its a standard offering we have sold a few times. We do make the under support since the tail manuf doesnt make them
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Yep the one I had would support a passenger easy. My gf did not like the seat much but she would ride on it when she did not feel like riding her own max.
CrackerRican
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*support fat chicks, that's funny as HELL!!!:rofl_200:
QUOTE=one2dmax;391138]I know the ducati setup we did would support fat chicks with no problem. Here's another one we installed and its a standard offering we have sold a few times. We do make the under support since the tail manuf doesnt make them[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=one2dmax;391138]I know the ducati setup we did would support fat chicks with no problem. Here's another one we installed and its a standard offering we have sold a few times. We do make the under support since the tail manuf doesnt make them[/QUOTE]
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I never tested mine for Fat chicks I guess I should have let Sean borrow it.:rofl_200:
I usually sit back there and bounce it! If it can support me then it will support anyone up to the limits of the shocks!
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