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I acquired this bike a couple of years ago - long story, but basically its a genuine 4000 mile, one owner 1993 Vmax, brought into Ireland from the US in 2000, the importer (who is a mate) could not get it started so put it in his barn with his other many, many bikes and covered her over for 13 years

In 2013 I went to buy a CBX of him and he persuaded me (over several beers) to have the Vmax; came with original keys, handbook, untouched toolkit etc Proper time warp bike, just needed a bit of cosmetic tender loving care after years of neglect: but she has turned out very nice, and (if you squint) almost looks like a new bike

Reason for being a non runner for all those years turned out to be a defective ignition switch (also had that on my Z13). So I changed all fluids, filters, plugs, serviced the carbs, forks and brakes: primed the bores, and after 13 years of slumber, she struck on the second prod of the starter: sometimes playing with old bikes can be so rewarding.






Finished her just in time for winter
Cheers Tim

big wow on that.it does look nearly new.i have always liked the looks of the v max.great job. pat

I can't believe he covered it over for 13 years and all over an ignition switch?? Sad, but glad to see you got it sorted out. Nice !!! Another torque monster out on the street again.

Love the Max.Great bike.K.

is that a water buffalo in the back ground? V Max's are great bikes fast as well, looks like you have some nice bikes.

Sadly I need garage space so will soon have to sell the Vmax: I bought some more project bikes - an RD400 Yam and a couple of CBX 1000's. Also I am in process of freshening up my Z13 for this years riding season - will post some pics when she emerges from her winter hibernation.

6Cyl - yes I've always had a liking for the Water Buffalo / Kettle: I had one 40 years ago as a very young guy, not really sure why I still like them so much: I just know that whenever I ride the slow, heavy, under braked relic it put a smile on my face: giess that's why biking is so unique to us all.

Picture of the last ride of the summer 2015 - roll on Spring 2016



Cheers Tim