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friscofrankie · 24-02-2006, 12:05 AM

hand work can be very good, on the paint? Got a friend that's got him a powdercoating shop does custom show quality work. Wonderful stuff, powdercoat. He's a pro and does a glass-like finish. Always hated painting. i spend a fortune, take hours to get my lowers down to .0003" runout. if I didn't have a friend that could paint i'd can paint it. love a nice paint job, but It will never get done by my hand.

Marmite the Dog · 24-02-2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by friscofrankie

hand work can be very good, on the paint? Got a friend that's got him a powdercoating shop does custom show quality work. Wonderful stuff, powdercoat. He's a pro and does a glass-like finish. Always hated painting. i spend a fortune, take hours to get my lowers down to .0003" runout. if I didn't have a friend that could paint i'd can paint it. love a nice paint job, but It will never get done by my hand.

How much do you think it would cost for a custom paint job for my chopper?

friscofrankie · 24-02-2006, 12:36 AM

Dunno but I know where you can sme rocket engines to mount onthe back of it. Hell I'll install 'em for free. 'long as you test ride it where I can see

Marmite the Dog · 24-02-2006, 12:46 AM

What does "sme" mean?

friscofrankie · 24-02-2006, 12:48 AM

s - O - m - e
teacher. Shit, I'm gonna have start editing my posts again.
Be another year before I make 2000...

Marmite the Dog · 24-02-2006, 12:52 AM

I wasn't being pedantic mate - I really didn't know what it was supposed to say.

How much are these rockets then?

friscofrankie · 24-02-2006, 12:57 AM

Nah really i've gotta start editing my shit I do this spontaneous shit and sometimes it's so bad I can't tell what i wrote. Think we can get 'em cheap, hell free if you'll do a show!

Marmite the Dog · 24-02-2006, 01:01 AM

I'll stick Pops on it.

Texpat · 25-02-2006, 09:59 AM

This is the bike (not actual bike) I had until about two weeks ago. As I'm moving to Thailand in May, I had to sell my Max (I actually cried a little). It's a monster 4 carb 1200 cc goliath that will tear up just about any crotch rocket and hang with the hawgs too. If I thought I could find another in Thailand, that wasn't abused, at a fair price, I'd certainly consider.

Marmite the Dog · 25-02-2006, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Texpat

This is the bike (not actual bike) I had until about two weeks ago. As I'm moving to Thailand in May, I had to sell my Max (I actually cried a little). It's a monster 4 carb 1200 cc goliath that will tear up just about any crotch rocket and hang with the hawgs too. If I thought I could find another in Thailand, that wasn't abused, at a fair price, I'd certainly consider.

This is what you want - 12,000lbs of thrust. Or are you scared? OK, stick with your little shopper then.

DrAndy · 28-02-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Texpat

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well, I reckon that is sarf lunnun

possibly Bromley area

friscofrankie · 25-02-2006, 10:49 AM

I've always enjoyed massive amuonts of power. That ^ is ne bake I've always wanted to play with since it came out. There are a quite a few here. And folks that can work on 'em too! The engine has so much potential, It might even be capable of 200 hp in a semi streetable configuration; Electronic, timed port injection, bigger bore, stoked a tad...
Really just gobs of horse power and a couple of wheels, my kind a machine. Think the V-Rod actually comes close, and there's big bore kit available from Wisceco for it.

Texpat · 25-02-2006, 12:45 PM

Certainly a favorite of muscle bike mags -- they drool over the design, virtually unchanged since it came out in 86 (I think). I've taken several trips up and down the SoCal coast and it's simply a pleasure to ride. But it's not without critics. Front end wobbles a bit at high speed, small tank (4g) uncomfy for passengers. For my money It's the best bike going that runs with neither crowd.

friscofrankie · 25-02-2006, 12:58 PM

Think it was '84 or 5 been a while though can't be sure.

It is under-built for the horsepower no doubt. And yeah the FE is weak as. but that is part of it's appeal. Huge amounts of power and little else.

When it first came out they tested it at bonneville. think it clocked about 148 mph or so. better FE, more trail, and lowered; it'd do 155+ easy add a fairing and just spec the motor out so she'd live upstairs for extended length of time think the bike unbeatable for her class in time trials. Drags? Not so. Twisties? 'Bout as maneuverable as a hog without the comfort.

Very special beast, but i'd only buy one as my third or fourth bike. Rentals are an option here, but with the amount of power they put out I'd spend a couple of hours goin' over the thing for before I exercised 'er.

Passengers??? What the fuck is that? Even when I was young, dumb and fulla.. I rarely packed.

longtom · 15-10-2008, 11:55 AM

I was down at dbigbikes in bangkok on saturday there a max in his show room if you look on the net www.dbigbikes.com I think you will see it.

mrsquirrel · 25-02-2006, 09:03 PM

Texpat

I can find you one that hasn't been abused tomorrow

One of my mates has one for sale - starter motor has just packed it in but is being replaced.

mrsquirrel · 25-02-2006, 09:05 PM

Texpay where was that photo taken

Looks a lot like the UK but sunny

ChiangMai noon · 25-02-2006, 09:07 PM

Oh, it's most definitely the UK...on a good day.
I believe the pic is stolen version of his bike that he hasn't got anymore owing to having sold it.

Leicester I believe.

Texpat · 26-02-2006, 01:41 AM

Yes, that photo was nicked off the Net. I have pics of my (former) bike, but can't figure out how to post them.

Sanuk Canuk · 26-02-2006, 06:12 AM

I always liked the max as well. Some guys have done them over to improve handling, brakes and a few other issues. I would guess that a Hayabusa (sp) has more HP and more upside mod potential but I always loved V4 engines on bikes. I owned a couple of Honda VFR's in the past, loved that gear driven cam noise that sounded like a blower spooling up. Too bad they went to a belt drive on the new VTECH V4's.

If you get another VMax take a look on the net at the frame stiffening that folks do and get a nice set of forks and shocks and you should be good to go! If you got lots of coin get bigger wheels and brakes on that bad boy and you would really be off to the races.

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Texpat ฝรั่งพูดมาก Last Online: 27-10-2009 11:55 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nong Khai Posts: 12,491	This is the bike (not actual bike) I had until about two weeks ago. As I'm moving to Thailand in May, I had to sell my Max (I actually cried a little). It's a monster 4 carb 1200 cc goliath that will tear up just about any crotch rocket and hang with the hawgs too. If I thought I could find another in Thailand, that wasn't abused, at a fair price, I'd certainly consider. Last edited by Texpat : 25-02-2006 at 10:03 AM.

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friscofrankie Northern Hermit Last Online: Today 01:09 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 7,397	I've always enjoyed massive amuonts of power. That ^ is ne bake I've always wanted to play with since it came out. There are a quite a few here. And folks that can work on 'em too! The engine has so much potential, It might even be capable of 200 hp in a semi streetable configuration; Electronic, timed port injection, bigger bore, stoked a tad... Really just gobs of horse power and a couple of wheels, my kind a machine. Think the V-Rod actually comes close, and there's big bore kit available from Wisceco for it. Last edited by friscofrankie : 25-02-2006 at 10:55 AM.

25-02-2006, 12:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
friscofrankie Northern Hermit Last Online: Today 01:09 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 7,397	Think it was '84 or 5 been a while though can't be sure. It is under-built for the horsepower no doubt. And yeah the FE is weak as. but that is part of it's appeal. Huge amounts of power and little else. When it first came out they tested it at bonneville. think it clocked about 148 mph or so. better FE, more trail, and lowered; it'd do 155+ easy add a fairing and just spec the motor out so she'd live upstairs for extended length of time think the bike unbeatable for her class in time trials. Drags? Not so. Twisties? 'Bout as maneuverable as a hog without the comfort. Very special beast, but i'd only buy one as my third or fourth bike. Rentals are an option here, but with the amount of power they put out I'd spend a couple of hours goin' over the thing for before I exercised 'er. Passengers??? What the fuck is that? Even when I was young, dumb and fulla.. I rarely packed. Last edited by friscofrankie : 25-02-2006 at 01:00 PM.

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24-02-2006, 12:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
friscofrankie Northern Hermit Last Online: Today 01:09 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 7,397	Dunno but I know where you can sme rocket engines to mount onthe back of it. Hell I'll install 'em for free. 'long as you test ride it where I can see

24-02-2006, 12:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Marmite the Dog ผู้เชี่ยวชาญเปล่า Last Online: Today 09:14 AM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Simian Islands Posts: 30,327	What does "sme" mean?

24-02-2006, 12:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
friscofrankie Northern Hermit Last Online: Today 01:09 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 7,397	s - O - m - e teacher. Shit, I'm gonna have start editing my posts again. Be another year before I make 2000...

24-02-2006, 12:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Marmite the Dog ผู้เชี่ยวชาญเปล่า Last Online: Today 09:14 AM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Simian Islands Posts: 30,327	I wasn't being pedantic mate - I really didn't know what it was supposed to say. How much are these rockets then?

24-02-2006, 12:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
friscofrankie Northern Hermit Last Online: Today 01:09 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 7,397	Nah really i've gotta start editing my shit I do this spontaneous shit and sometimes it's so bad I can't tell what i wrote. Think we can get 'em cheap, hell free if you'll do a show!

24-02-2006, 01:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Marmite the Dog ผู้เชี่ยวชาญเปล่า Last Online: Today 09:14 AM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Simian Islands Posts: 30,327	I'll stick Pops on it.

25-02-2006, 12:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Texpat ฝรั่งพูดมาก Last Online: 27-10-2009 11:55 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nong Khai Posts: 12,491	Certainly a favorite of muscle bike mags -- they drool over the design, virtually unchanged since it came out in 86 (I think). I've taken several trips up and down the SoCal coast and it's simply a pleasure to ride. But it's not without critics. Front end wobbles a bit at high speed, small tank (4g) uncomfy for passengers. For my money It's the best bike going that runs with neither crowd.

15-10-2008, 11:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
longtom Phuket Last Online: Today 05:34 AM Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 23	I was down at dbigbikes in bangkok on saturday there a max in his show room if you look on the net www.dbigbikes.com I think you will see it.

25-02-2006, 09:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
mrsquirrel Jarvis fellates goats 4 $ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a rather cold and dark place Posts: 12,157	Texpat I can find you one that hasn't been abused tomorrow One of my mates has one for sale - starter motor has just packed it in but is being replaced.

25-02-2006, 09:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
mrsquirrel Jarvis fellates goats 4 $ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a rather cold and dark place Posts: 12,157	Texpay where was that photo taken Looks a lot like the UK but sunny

25-02-2006, 09:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
ChiangMai noon punk douche bag Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: o dan y bryn Posts: 28,059	Oh, it's most definitely the UK...on a good day. I believe the pic is stolen version of his bike that he hasn't got anymore owing to having sold it. Leicester I believe.

26-02-2006, 01:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
Texpat ฝรั่งพูดมาก Last Online: 27-10-2009 11:55 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nong Khai Posts: 12,491	Yes, that photo was nicked off the Net. I have pics of my (former) bike, but can't figure out how to post them.

26-02-2006, 06:12 AM	#20 (permalink)
Sanuk Canuk Lopburi Last Online: 18-06-2007 11:00 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a frigid wasteland too close to the arctic circle Posts: 306	I always liked the max as well. Some guys have done them over to improve handling, brakes and a few other issues. I would guess that a Hayabusa (sp) has more HP and more upside mod potential but I always loved V4 engines on bikes. I owned a couple of Honda VFR's in the past, loved that gear driven cam noise that sounded like a blower spooling up. Too bad they went to a belt drive on the new VTECH V4's. If you get another VMax take a look on the net at the frame stiffening that folks do and get a nice set of forks and shocks and you should be good to go! If you got lots of coin get bigger wheels and brakes on that bad boy and you would really be off to the races.

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