1st Gen V-Max The Red Racer

[jeffschnase]

VMax Year

1995

Just put my finishing touches on what I now nicknamed "The Red Racer" After studying some video of flat track bikes, I eliminated the front fender, painted the scoops black, added a bunch or motorcycle racing specific stickers and filled in the writing on the tires with a white letter tire marking paint pen. I'm super proud of how it turned out. Took it to the carwash and a guy asked me if it was setup for flat track racing! Its so awesome when you get exactly the response you were looking for!! I am anxious to get all my Vmax peers opinions. Good or bad I appreciate the feedback.

 

[Fire-medic]

I like the aluminum engine side covers too.

 

[jpeterguerra]

Just put my finishing touches on what I now nicknamed "The Red Racer" After studying some video of flat track bikes, I eliminated the front fender, painted the scoops black, added a bunch or motorcycle racing specific stickers and filled in the writing on the tires with a white letter tire marking paint pen. I'm super proud of how it turned out. Took it to the carwash and a guy asked me if it was setup for flat track racing! Its so awesome when you get exactly the response you were looking for!! I am anxious to get all my Vmax peers opinions. Good or bad I appreciate the feedback. View attachment 87873View attachment 87872View attachment 87871View attachment 87870View attachment 87869View attachment 87874View attachment 87868

I Ride a 2007 VMax in Ontario, Canada.... Your Bike looks awesome... Congratulations.

 

[Jess Willhite]

That is a great looking bike! Nice work

 

[VMAXer]

Very interesting place for the license plate. Beautiful ride.

 

[Fab333]

looks great, are the engine side covers just stripped off paint and polished?

 

[Sturmer]

I'm restoring a 96 and I'd love to know more detail about that tail piece? What's it off?

 

[jeffschnase]

That is a great looking bike! Nice work

Thanks! I’ll

 

[jeffschnase]

I'm restoring a 96 and I'd love to know more detail about that tail piece? What's it off?

Sorry for the slow response. I actually used the rear seat, removed the vinyl and covered it with fiberglass

 

[jeffschnase]

I Ride a 2007 VMax in Ontario, Canada.... Your Bike looks awesome... Congratulations.

Thank you!

 

[jeffschnase]

looks great, are the engine side covers just stripped off paint and polished?

They were stripped by the last owner

 

[Sturmer]

I'm restoring a 96 and I'd love to know more detail about that tail piece? What's it off?

Thanks for the reply, I see why the styling is so well matched now!

 

[Aihumlae]

That looks awesome!

I also like that red! What paint did you use?

 

[jeffschnase]

Thanks man! That's a automotive paint brand called Wanda. 2 stage basecoat clearcoat. Its actually got metallic in it. Its a Chevy Colorado color. Its been "cut and polished" by sanding it down to 3000 grit and then polishing it to a mirror like finish. Did it all in my garage.

 

[jeffschnase]

That is a great looking bike! Nice work

Thanks!!

 

[jeffschnase]

I Ride a 2007 VMax in Ontario, Canada.... Your Bike looks awesome... Congratulations.

Thank you!