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  1. B

    vmax 1200 mechanic suggestions

    Hello all bought a used vmax (01 carbon) yesterday. I think I need a carb clean on it, the throttle response seems was sluggish and the lumpiness of the engine quite noticeable (It was sitting for over a year). I'm also contemplating progressive forks and a front end rebuild. Does anyone know a...
  2. S

    Parts Wanted looking for a vmax mechanic in Washington state

    looks like i have the common second gear skipping teeth under load problem in my 94 vmax.. looks like to much of a project for me and i’d like to get it fixed sooner then later. anyone know what i should expect to pay for the repair ? anyone know of a good vmax mechanic near puyallup...
  3. Vexem

    99 V-Max mechanic East Central, WI

    Hi, I had my '99 in storage for about 6 year ending last year. It has about 11k miles on it. It runs unreliably and is getting worse - It pops a lot especially when closing the throttle, idles rough and unreliably, and sometimes revs weak / unreliable. I think the main issue is one or more...
  4. stone808

    Looking for an experienced Vmax mechanic in Iowa

    Hello. I'm trying to find a mechanic here in Iowa who is capable of working on the carbs of my gen 1. My poor bike has been worked on by multiple mechanics who claimed to know how to work on a Vmax but ended up making it worse. I need someone familiar with this great bike to not only get it...
  5. A

    Looking for Gen1 Vmax Mechanic in Florida

    Hello all, Does anyone know of a mechanic in Florida (preferably) central FL. That understands and works on Gen 1 Vmax's? I want to get my bike looked at to determine if I want to fix it to sell, Just sell, or to put $$ in it to make it a dream bike again. This was (is) my first bike (A V-max...
  6. T

    VMAX mechanic in Denver CO

    Guys, Long term owner, but new forum member. I need a reference for good VMAX mechanic in Denver CO area. Do my own routine maintenance, but dealing with an apparent fuel system problem. Don't wish to have someone uninformed work on the V-boost equipped system. (2003 model) My last trusted...
  7. 2

    Competent ARIZONA mechanic or shops who know their way around 1st Gen VMAX's?

    Anyone know of a really good technician or shop that really knows the 1st Gen VMax's? If so, please post name/contact info. Just looking for someone who is close by that can help in the event I run into a problem potentially over my ability to fix. Thanks!
  8. V

    Looking for "good " Vmax mechanic

    Anyone know of a really good Vmax mechanic in the Sacramento, CA area or within a 100 miles or so. Need a crank replaced. Thanks [email protected]
  9. V

    Denver area VMax mechanic?

    So, I'm at my wits end and am actually contemplating taking my bike in to get fixed (or at least troubleshooted). I've never used a mechanic to service either of my bikes before, so don't know anyone. Does anyone have a recommendation for a mechanic who is knowledgeable on 1st gen vmax? I'm...
  10. Bushwacker

    Oregon VMax Mechanic

    Hey Guy's, So does anyone know of a good reliable mechanic that knows what there doing around a Vmax here in Oregon. I live in the Portland area "Clackamas". If it was winter I would probably take a stab at doing some of the work myself, but with it being summer I don't want the beast off the...
  11. A

    Looking for Vmax Mechanic in South Florida

    Anyone know of a person here in South Florida experience in Gen 1 Vmaxes? Don't know the true reason for loss of power but think I know. I also don't have the experience to do myself, and don't want to get ripped off. I live in Homestead FL PS. Anyone does anyone locally have a 2 bike...
  12. S

    Hey new to the group. Need a mechanic in NYC

    Hi guys, I am looking to change the jets on my Max. A friend of mine on this page gave me a list of items that I need to buy from Morleys. What I need is a vmax mechanic in NYC to do the work. Let me know if you know of a shop or somewhere you can recommend. Thank you
  13. newvmaxowner1

    Vmax carb mechanic

    Hey guys I was told to come over here from a Facebook post that I put out. I am looking for a Vmax carb guy around the Detroit area I live about 40 miles north of there. If you can help please let me know thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. Fire-medic

    A 'mature' mechanic, metalworker, and artist, now in TX

    I've spent some time on the jockeyjournal.com forum, and found this thread. If you don't mind what "Click and Clack," of "Car Talk" fame called, "time-wasters," then this next thread is for you. http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63234 Dick Gambino is skilled in the metal...
  15. U

    VMAX Mechanic in Baltimore/DC area

    Does anyone know of a good VMAX mechanic in the Baltimore/DC area?
  16. bkuberek

    Good mechanic in NYC?

    noob here. Got my first bike last week and it's a 1991 vmax. It's running well, but I would like to have a mechanic look at it. Since the vmax is somewhat a unique bike I didn't want to just bring it to any mechanic. Anyone in NYC could recommend one? Thanks
  17. BigJimi

    Looking for a Good Carb Mechanic Atlanta Ga

    I want to upgrade my exhaust and want to find a good carb guy North of Atlant would be great anyone know of any?
  18. J

    VMax mechanic for front forks San Diego area?

    Hello, I have the front end off of my 92 Vmax, progressive springs and race tech emulators in hand. Looking for a good, if not great, VMax or suspension mechanic to install the springs and emulators, in the San Diego area. I can brink the forks to your location. thanks! Jonathan
  19. L

    V max mechanic in SW ontario

    I know this has be flogged but the threads are older than my bike and get off topic. It's like talking to my wife . All I want is a good Vmax Mechanic in South western Ontario Canada. I've put my question to the members and no real idea as to what's going on. So a good mechanic ref would be...
  20. dutyhole

    anyone of a decent v max mechanic ???

    near the 08002 area code ????????? please send me a pm :bang head::bang head::bang head:
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