Hey, Sean...

[Jayhawk]

With all that you continue to do for the VMax community, I just wondered why you never came up with your own exhaust/jet combo kit to sell? Seems like a no-brainer for you. You've seen, used and worked on everything out there.

Now would be a great time to come up with something for the new Max, too. Guys are going to be itchin' to have the loudest Gen II on the block...

Just wondering, and I know it's none of my business.

 

[one2dmax]

I built my own for my 1500. A few at Topeka got a chance to look at it. Still rough looking as I didn't have time to coat it and still wanted to add a cross over to it.

I debated it but there are a number of good headers out there and they have more time to market them. Maybe I should come up with a line of mufflers and buy someones base header to add them too.

I also had another bike there we adapted some large stainless mufflers on. The sound of those is incredible! Again, they debued in Topeka.

Anyone remember either one?

Sean

 

[one2dmax]

I have to add. I have still not tried to make what I do for the Vmax (and other bikes) as a living. I love these bikes and want to help others learn to love them too. I try to make a little just to justify my time I have to spend away from the family but it's by no means making me rich (or even paying what I would make spending the same time at the day job).

Don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to turn this thread into something else just letting everyone know what I am about. Go to an event sometime where I am there and you'll almost always find me wrenching on someone elses bike or at the very least guiding them to learn to work on thier own. 99% of the time I don't even charge for my labor at the event since it's not business related (though I may be selling stuff there).

Many don't have the luck (good or bad) to hang out with me and the Kansas boys but I am sure we haven't offended too many people (if I did, kiss my tail anyway - lol!).

Sean

 

[Mitchell]

I have to add. I have still not tried to make what I do for the Vmax (and other bikes) as a living. I love these bikes and want to help others learn to love them too. I try to make a little just to justify my time I have to spend away from the family but it's by no means making me rich (or even paying what I would make spending the same time at the day job).

Don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to turn this thread into something else just letting everyone know what I am about. Go to an event sometime where I am there and you'll almost always find me wrenching on someone elses bike or at the very least guiding them to learn to work on thier own. 99% of the time I don't even charge for my labor at the event since it's not business related (though I may be selling stuff there).

Many don't have the luck (good or bad) to hang out with me and the Kansas boys but I am sure we haven't offended too many people (if I did, kiss my tail anyway - lol!).

Sean

Well said Sean. I for one was impressed with your help and knowledge to many Vmax owners in Topeka. Already looking forward to next year.

 

[maleko89]

I also had another bike there we adapted some large stainless mufflers on. The sound of those is incredible! Again, they debued in Topeka. Anyone remember either one?

Sean

I don't remember seeing or hearing this one? What were the dyno numbers?

 

[one2dmax]

124 and 82 I think. Have to verify with Kent. May have been higher. It was the maroon bike with all black chrome. Extremely deep tone.

Sean

 

[maleko89]

Nice. Are you selling them? How much $?

 

[Jayhawk]

Ah, gotcha, Sean. If you spent more time on producing Max stuff, you may well make less $, as it could begin to interfere with the day job. Makes sense.

 

[Hulign]

I remember that setup...sounded insane! Deepest tone ever...lol

I completely back Sean's version of those events...lol... He runs around every year like a chicken with his head cut off. Fun to watch but I bet he is pooped after! To all of those that haven't been to the Topeka event you should really try and make it. I will be there again next year... Hoping for 133... :rofl_200:

Frank

 

[Frosty72]

I remember them too, and they were deeeeep. I think Sean said they were made for small cars, like the civic, had like a 3.5" opening. I thought he said $130 per can, but I may be way off on that. I found a pic!

 

[maleko89]

Fuck, I remember that bike now! Sean, could they be made to work my my Mark's headers?

 

[one2dmax]

That's the one - you can see the black chrome glowing! I am sure it can be done pretty easily. It's a large diameter can which I beleive is what makes it so deep. I custom made that set so I would likely need to get your set here too. Maybe a good winter project when you can take them off or have you swing down for a weekend (I am sure we can find someone for you to shack up with - LOL!)

They make them in a variety of inlet and outlet sizes. It was on the shelf at Pep Boys in the fart can isle.

Sean

 

[Thevmaxrider]

Was thinking that one could just take their mid-pipe to the local auto parts store and find a fart can to fit. Has to sound wicked with the large volume resonating chamber. Might just do this myself to change things up a bit:biglaugh:

 

[maleko89]

That's the one - you can see the black chrome glowing! I am sure it can be done pretty easily. It's a large diameter can which I beleive is what makes it so deep. I custom made that set so I would likely need to get your set here too. Maybe a good winter project when you can take them off or have you swing down for a weekend (I am sure we can find someone for you to shack up with - LOL!)

They make them in a variety of inlet and outlet sizes. It was on the shelf at Pep Boys in the fart can isle.

Sean

I'll sleep in Kevin's truck.