Southern Cross Rebels: The V-Max Project

Well .. Sold my Aquila GV650 and finally got a V-Max.

Though it is not a new one as I could not afford one, I managed to get a 1998 model in fairly good condition.

Thanks to my Brother Nicholas who's Mechanical Engineering expertise has become so valuable in the restoration of the V-Max.

This will be an ongoing project.

3rd Of December 2013

We started Stripping the bike. De-greaser and the Gurnie came handy.

We replaced the brake and clutch lines and master cylinders.

Removed the scoops and covers for polishing and painting.

Removed the forward controls to bring it back to standard.

New Carburetor Covers are here..!

6/01/2013 Update

Some new parts.

FRONT FORK SEALES

PROGRESSIVE SPRINGS

NEW BREAK & CLUTCH LEVERS

NEW PROGRESSIVE REAR SHOCKERS

NEW SPEEDO CABLE

NEW BADGES FOR THE CARBON FIBER TANK

Well.. Nick painted the scoops and fitted the Carburetor covers

The Baby is taking shape.. Not quite there yet...

CLUTCH IS BACK TO STANDARD

PROGRESSIVE REAR SHOCKERS FITTED

UPDATE 18/01/2013

We've started to strip the front forks to fit the new seals and the progressive springs, we also took the opportunity to paint the fork inserts.

Performing Surgery

THE MASTER AT WORK

PARTS ORDERED

Clear Covers

Radiator Grill

Radiator Side Covers

New Air Filter

New Finns For Cylinder Heads

Update 24/06/2013

Well.. after having some high drama with the clear covers that I ordered from this prick at "Cycle-One Off" and had them fitted to the bike only to find out that they all leak , except for the clutch cover, i decided to send them back for repair. After almost 3 months of waiting for the covers to be back, I decided to pull out and ask him for a refund.. So I'll wait until I get a bit more money and by the OTEC covers which are of a better quality.

So what's been happening since are the following.

1.The Radiator Grill was fitted.

2. The Oil pump was replaced

2. The new carbon tank was fitted.

3. The finns for the cylinder heads was fitted

4. Replaced the mirrors with street warrior mirrors.

5. Engine has been repainted.

6. Changed original Handle Bar to a Drag handle bar for better handling

Photo Below :Covers painted and a few other bits and pieces