Total remake of my max

[CustomMax]

I know what you mean, the problem here is once the snow comes they put salt on the roads and no way is my bike getting that **** all over it. But cold doesn't bother me either but rain would get it so dirty it would never be the same. I rode my V65 year round mostly because that's the only wheels I had that winter. I remember passing a bank clock seeing it was -5 degrees fahrenheit and was going 135mph! I wonder what that chill factor was? Lol. Ed

 

[VMAX1260]

I know what you mean, the problem here is once the snow comes they put salt on the roads and no way is my bike getting that **** all over it. But cold doesn't bother me either but rain would get it so dirty it would never be the same. I rode my V65 year round mostly because that's the only wheels I had that winter. I remember passing a bank clock seeing it was -5 degrees fahrenheit and was going 135mph! I wonder what that chill factor was? Lol. Ed

Wow that is Cold ED. it about -15 celsium. water left overs on the street can be really dangerous . even on a a big journey and in that temp the brakes might have some issues if not pressing the lever for sometime. i traveled in 2006 when i got my last transfer with my unit for 4 years. went with my max cause didnt have a car through the worst mountain ever in greece which name is "cursed" yeap that is the name of the mountain. there was snow didnt use the brakes for sometime cause i was going up this mountain with 5 miles top speed. the brakes when i need them were DEAD.
i found a video in youtube and that is a good weather hehe LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4gBXVUWg3o&feature=related

that is the condition i rode . even if they paid me i would never do that again . it was my first time crossing this mountain didnt think it would be so bad untill i saw it with my eyes. left from volos greece to go corfu island. 8 in the morning and reached my destination 12 midnight with 1 1/2 hour boat trip. i was blue like a smurf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UMojR2JZbU&feature=player_embedded#!

 

[CustomMax]

Yep, that looks like the weather around here in the winter, that first video, what music is that? And that looks like it would be a blast riding on it in the summer!! There's somewhere in Greece I saw pictures of, it was some islands called blue something, I can't remember but it looked like one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. If you know of it let me know. Thanks, Ed

 

[VMAX1260]

made my laser cut scoop grills , i powdercoated thanks to eastwood gun. i made and for the 2 small air girlls but didint like it on the bike . you can see the holes i drilled . now i hae to find something else to install where the holes are. ant ideas ? ?

 

[bazwell]

Wow. Cool!
But I don't know which holes you are talking about....

 

[Fire-medic]

Wow. Cool!
But I don't know which holes you are talking about....

Look at the extra 'gills' on the aftermarket scoops & you will see several holes.

You could put l.e.d.'s into them, maybe a flashing array synched to "Another one Bites the Dust!"

Or, just install some s.s. button-head screws/nylon washers & use nylock nuts on the backside.

 

[wildweasel_pt]

I fancy the LED idea. Its a blingy bike so it will suit...

 

[Fire-medic]

I fancy the LED idea. Its a blingy bike so it will suit...

Truer words were never spoken!

I would choose another color for the scoop inserts. You need some contrast.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2072609_use-color-wheel-painting.html

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=color+wheel&view=detail&id=8E0E86301C7BA60B80199E61CA2BA5A5786AADB0&first=0

the green & purple is all one thread and those three colors (orange, green, & purple) are an example of triadic colors, mentioned in the #1 website

 

[bruzergsd]

How about chromed spikes, they sell them for attaching license plates. Intense paint!

 

[VMAX1260]

i am still searching it. i am thinking of led lights too but if i dont something i like i wont. i know my bike color is a litlte like a disco ball but i kind like it too. when my grills where the stainless steel color i didnt like it so much which had better contrast. gold warms the color a bit. plus all my other stuff forks , swingarms rims, brake clutch masters triple trees , motor engine covers, front and rear callipers are chromed. but all the other grills (belly pan) rear tail , the ones that cover the fuel ) are gold and is very nice. but i have to find definetely something nice to eye for the scoops cause is a main attraction in all V-max's

 

[bazwell]

I like the ideas above, but here's another.
Stainless pop rivets. Quick and easy.

 

[Fire-medic]

For the sake of a more-detailed finish, I would forego the s.s. pop-rivets for allen-head rounded machine screws, but the pop-rivets would be quick!

To my mind, the bike calls-out for the l.e.d. lighting idea to add to it's aforementioned "bling."

 

[VMAX1260]

ok no leds in my scoops. i ordered stickers from a pro and turned to be sweet. hope you like it. i think i may be cool if i have him made and 2 sticker of carbon with the holes (grills) ready so to match it with the big gold ones