Sharky's Max project....

[sdt354]

Coming along nicely Sharky. Tks for keeping us informed. Always time to view a sweet Vmax project.
Steve-o

 

[Sharky]

Hey Miles
I have a 20 litre ali tank that goes up into the rear seat area. The filler will be behind pillion seat.
The dummy tank/airbox cover is just that.

 

[Sharky]

Thanks Sdt...looks better in the flesh...pics make it look abit tall in the headstock area.

 

[Miles Long]

Hey Miles
I have a 20 litre ali tank that goes up into the rear seat area. The filler will be behind pillion seat.
The dummy tank/airbox cover is just that.

In addition to the space previously used for the OEM tank?
CRANKY! That more than doubles the original gas capacity!unk:

 

[Sharky]

Nooo Mr Miles.....my total capacity is 20L

 

[one2dmax]

Coming along well for sure

 

[Sharky]

Couple of updates. .
Scrapped the tank cover and created a new one incorporating the front part of stock scoop.
The bars are 1 1/4" harley cut and shut (and pinned) to resemble bmx bars.
I have a section of roll bar with 2 half lap joints that I'll mate with a mazda sway bar to create frame braces.
And a pair of oldskool bmx handlebar clamps to modify into risers.

 

[Miles Long]

Couple of updates. .
Scrapped the tank cover and created a new one incorporating the front part of stock scoop.
The bars are 1 1/4" harley cut and shut (and pinned) to resemble bmx bars.
I have a section of roll bar with 2 half lap joints that I'll mate with a mazda sway bar to create frame braces.
And a pair of oldskool bmx handlebar clamps to modify into risers.

Obviously, Mr. Shark, you are a proponent of the Four Rs -reduce, recycle, reuse, and my favorite (and yours)...REPURPOSE.

Mazda sway bars to frame braces! Luv it!

This is all kinda strange. :ummm:So many similarities going on here......

e.g.
- my bike's external framework was fabbed from sections of weightlifting benches
- my present handlebars were cobbled together using old handrailing pieces
- my faux tank - like yours - is the original, mated to a fiberglass extension which houses a tool pouch or a stereo
- my windshields are made from recycled display window Plexiglas
- my headlight bezel was once my wife's prized 8" stainless steel frying pan
- and so on and so on

This is where it gets REALLY weird......
When I was a youngin', full of piss and vinegar, I spent a few months tooling around Australia, meeting more than a few really hot chicks. Unfortunately, I lost contact with them all.
Take a look in a mirror. I think you will see that you resemble Me!
SHARKY, I AM YOUR FATHER!:biglaugh:
Cheers, Son!
p.s. - don't think that you can now hit me up for money. Ain't gonna happen.

 

[Sharky]

All I can say is thank fook I'm a pom...only been in Oz 12 yrs..... (phew.that was close)

 

[fzmax]

Awesome project! Can you share the details on that swingarm?

 

[Sharky]

Here's the link to the swingarm thread..

http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=31283

 

[fzmax]

Thanks

 

[Sharky]

No wonder the harley bars are sooooo heavy..the 1" tube is inside the 1 1/4"

 

[Sharky]

Meanwhile back in Sean's workshop lol

 

[Sharky]

Picked up a freebie..XJ750 frame..
The rear subframe almost looks like it was made for the max.
Looks like stock yamaha and saves me a load of welding

 

[Maxorel]

Diggin all your ideas and fab work man.

 

[Sharky]

Handlebars worked out...
Partners boy came up with a name by accident..
Its a B M aX

 

[Sharky]

I give up......
Decision made. ..going back to stock frame for max...3 kids and house takes too much time for full build.
When I did my xjr I was a single guy enjoying life one woman at a time.
Things different now...still with lady that bought me the max (4yrs).
But reno's etc....just don't have the time.
Think I've sourced a frame..one in the uk and maybe one local to me.
It'll still be a bit different...sad day but the right decision

 

[Traumahawk]

Sometimes life gets in the way, but please keep us informed how it turns out.

 

[Sharky]

Sure will.
I just totally underestimated tbe commitment 3 kids means..
Thinking a black on black gold accent..kinda like the midnight special xs1100