Hey Man,
first, I want to thank you for all the detailed history of this old steel horse I ride. I just was checking my records and can bring you up to speed so to speak.
In my lifetime I have ridden many makes and models of two wheelers, from dirt to street bikes, but the VMax is "my ride".
I fell in love with my first Vmax in 1987, she was the original 1985 model. The relationship lasted 4 years before during divorce proceedings forced me to sell her. Unfortunately, once I rode a VMax, there was no other ride for me.
Then almost 30 years later, and another divorce, I came across a 2005 anniversary addition!
The previous owner bought the bike in 2016 with 26,000 miles on the speedo. He was an elderly man, around my age, and rode the bike 10,000 more miles over 4 years. I purchased the bike from Black Market Bikez located in Felton, Pa. The owner of this small used bike dealership is Dave Black.
The main reason I bought this particular 2005 VMax was because Dave supported the sale of this now 15-year-old bike ridden 36,000 miles with 4 years of service records. The service included replacement of ignition coils, plugs, clutch, starter, front forks. Additionally, carb and valve service. The bike had virtually been revitalized! Soooooooo, we negotiated a price for $4750.
I love this VMax and have only made improvements with the sole purpose of enhancing what was already there.
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I will be attending Thunder in the Valley this year in Johnstown, Pa., maybe I will see you there.