Another Noob joins the fold

[user 80997]

Hi Guys, Just checking in and introducing myself. I am a retired engineer who can't just sit around so I build custom bikes to keep my sanity. I do about 3-4 bikes a year and just love doing muscle cruisers. Some of my back catalogue includes 3 Goldwings, 2 Triumph Rockets, Yamaha Virago 750, Suzuki VS1400, Suzuki M109R, Triumph America, Harley V-Rod .... and now a 1996 Gen 1 Vmax.
Really looking forward to getting started and my new toy arrives just after Xmas. I am not sure exactly what I am going to do yet - it is a non-runner with a clutch missing - and might do a mild 'modernise' bringing the bike into this century.
Anyway, see you on the forums - I will definitely be asking for advice

 

[wilks]

Welcome to the machine…..just joined myself…..see ya around the playground.

 

[Fire-medic]

Welcome, here is the factory manual.

https://dn790009.ca.archive.org/0/i...ice-manual/yamahavmaxvmx12-service-manual.pdf
We will be interested to see your Vision (see what I did there? Think 'a quarter of a Cosworth DFV V-8', Yamaha-style)

 

[CaptainKyle]

Welcome ! I hope you enjoy the new bike

 

[Dkid]

Welcome. Glad to have you here.

 

[Radioguylogs]

Looking forward to watching your project.

Welcome.

 

[user 80997]

Thanks for the welcome guys - here is a pic of my new toy which arrives in just a few days - apparently Santa couldn't fit it in his sack and has to do a return trip on Wednesday

 

[Tom Determan]

LOL, you probably won't see Santa for months - he and his elves are staying at my cabin in northern MN sending out e-gifts, flying through data on my terribly slow Hughes Satellite service. 60 in TV's take hours !

 

[user 80813]

Thanks for the welcome guys - here is a pic of my new toy which arrives in just a few days - apparently Santa couldn't fit it in his sack and has to do a return trip on Wednesday

Good looking bike but the blue stickers on the front calipers have to go.

 

[user 80813]

LOL, you probably won't see Santa for months - he and his elves are staying at my cabin in northern MN sending out e-gifts, flying through data on my terribly slow Hughes Satellite service. 60 in TV's take hours !

No need for a TV when you have snow and three snowmobiles. Nice setting and cabin!

 

[user 80997]

Good looking bike but the blue stickers on the front calipers have to go.

They are 'blue spot' calipers which are a worthy upgrade - but they will be stripped, rebuilt & painted during the rebuild.

 

[user 80997]

LOL, you probably won't see Santa for months - he and his elves are staying at my cabin in northern MN sending out e-gifts, flying through data on my terribly slow Hughes Satellite service. 60 in TV's take hours !

Awwww but he promised that if I was really good he would give me the toy I wanted! Bwahaaaaa!!

 

[Trail Ride]

Welcome to the forum.