Yet another Gen1 - critical mass achieved

[desert_max]

OK. This is not the kind of thing that one can keep quiet in a Vmax forum. I recently had an opportunity to bid on and acquire a 2005 anniversary edition Vmax. One owner, gentleman passed away, bike has been sitting for a little over two years. I did not hear it run. So yes, it is a bit of a leap of faith, but I am not overly concerned about the outcome… Yet.

If it runs anywhere near as good as it looks, I did just fine. Hydraulics seem good, all fluids clear, coolant fresh and green, oil like honey. Brand new Dunlops… Date codes 0918 still have the nubs on them.

I believe all it will need is a carb cleaning, a battery and fresh gas.

That’s the plan anyway. If all is well, the 86 will be on the chopping block. (After I seriously bonded with it over the last year). <sniff>

 

[Woody]

Nice bike

 

[CaptainKyle]

Congrats ! It looks great !

 

[Bullies74]

Looks like a winner

 

[Radioguylogs]

Really nice acquisition.

Those are Kenda Kruz tires. I'm sure some others would scoff, but I put them on a Honda V65 and I really liked them.

 

[ga_max]

Sweet

 

[desert_max]

Really nice acquisition.

Those are Kenda Kruz tires. I'm sure some others would scoff, but I put them on a Honda V65 and I really liked them.

You are right! He told me Dunlop and I didn't even look. Kendas they are. They seem like a really soft compound. I'll find out.

And thanks for the positive chatter, guys - and telling me I'm not nuts for having three Gen1s in the garage.

 

[gentsvmax]

OMG Have you no soul man! If not this one, how do you not succumb to the weakness of mortal men of this forum, to give his (wife's) right arm to have that bike.

 

[Screwloose]

OK. This is not the kind of thing that one can keep quiet in a Vmax forum. I recently had an opportunity to bid on and acquire a 2005 anniversary edition Vmax. One owner, gentleman passed away, bike has been sitting for a little over two years. I did not hear it run. So yes, it is a bit of a leap of faith, but I am not overly concerned about the outcome… Yet.

If it runs anywhere near as good as it looks, I did just fine. Hydraulics seem good, all fluids clear, coolant fresh and green, oil like honey. Brand new Dunlops… Date codes 0918 still have the nubs on them.

I believe all it will need is a carb cleaning, a battery and fresh gas.

That’s the plan anyway. If all is well, the 86 will be on the chopping block. (After I seriously bonded with it over the last year). <sniff>View attachment 75273View attachment 75274View attachment 75275View attachment 75276

Have you named him/her yet?

 

[Pepper109]

I have a 2005 , I love it. Congratulations. Very nice machine!

 

[desert_max]

Thanks for all the kind comments. I am thrilled to have this one. I am done! And I don't name machines. It is simply "the '05" .

But, as it is a California bike, there are a few extra "features". One is this canister behind the motor on the left side. Must be an Evap canister - is it detrimental to optimal fuel flow? Should I lose it and the rest of the plumbing that goes along with it?

 

[Tom Determan]

Nice, but why would you ever sell a cycle, let alone a nice Vmax ? Not a good precedent. LOL

 

[TK3333]

Congrats on a very nice lookin bike. Guess you can make that your rider and start a 1500 build.

 

[69Z28RSSS]

Beautiful Vmax congrats

 

[CaptainKyle]

Thanks for all the kind comments. I am thrilled to have this one. I am done! And I don't name machines. It is simply "the '05" .

But, as it is a California bike, there are a few extra "features". One is this canister behind the motor on the left side. Must be an Evap canister - is it detrimental to optimal fuel flow? Should I lose it and the rest of the plumbing that goes along with it?
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I would lose it no real need for it unless you live in California .LOL

 

[crynool]

Marquis de Sade

 

[Screwloose]

Marquis de Sade

Erm, can you explain?
Does that mean you want to have sex with someone else’s motorcycle?

 

[crynool]

Erm, can you explain?
Does that mean you want to have sex with someone else’s motorcycle?

LOL ... desert_max and I have met in person already ... and yes.

 

[Traumahawk]

Nice looking Vmax. Congrats.

 

[Screwloose]

LOL ... desert_max and I have met in person already ... and yes.

Nice one. I’ll need to try it myself.
If I get stuck I’ll ask u for some tips