Description
Customised 1998 1st generation Yamaha VMX-12G 1200 V-Max. 4 previous owners. 12 months MOT with no advisories. 3 ignition keys. Haynes manual (although nearly everything has been changed bar the engine and frame). Approximately 40, 000 miles (there have been a couple of speedo changes but the mileage is verifiable from the MOT history). Owned over 10 years but I have only done around 3000 miles in that time. MOTs going back to 2003 (the MOT history is very clean). There is not a full history but I have receipts for the work I have had done. Runs really well. Regular oil and filter changes. A couple of hundred miles ago I had the new front tyre fitted, a new speedo sensor, new oil and filter and the coolant, brake and clutch fluid changed plus I had the carbs flushed. This work was done by Gary Foley at Public Enemy Customs near Horsham. I have photos of various stages of the main build done by the previous owner (and can supply his contact details). I can put anyone interested in touch with the mechanic who has looked after the bike for me and has done most of the work in my ownership (including some modifications and the paint job).
The full spec:
· Devon Rim Company 80 spoke 18” stainless wheels (so no polishing required) with billet hubs, 11” rear, 6” front with nearly new Avon tyres (AV72 Cobra 300 rear, Cobra Chrome 180 front) with inner tubes – I also have a spare rear inner tube that I will throw in
· 6” stretched and braced swing arm by Mad Mike
· Brembo front callipers and 320mm front discs
· R1 rear calliper and disc
· Braided brake hoses
· KTM Super Duke White Power forks with Billet Bike Bitz yokes and stainless steel sleeves
· Billet Bike Bitz handlebars and risers
· Double underslung rear shocks with mounts on rear of frame (designed by Spread (Simon Green who used to run SAS Custom Cycles in Ford, West Sussex), a well known man in the V-Max community)
· Clear engine covers
· Odyssey PC680 battery
· K&N air filter
· E3 spark plugs
· One-off front mudguard
· BRM Evotec 20 litre fuel tank (the standard one is only 15 litres)
· ZZR1400 switchgear including hazard lights
· Koso digital speedo
· Billet frame strengtheners
· WRS rearsets
· Barnett clutch
· Hindle 4-1 exhaust
· Honda Hornet headlight unit and front indicators
· Exactrep airscoops and tailpiece (single seat conversion)
· Aftermarket side panels
· BMW Fjord Blue Metallic 037 with central white stripe (done by a sprayer who works for McLaren)
· Eagle Eye rear indicators
· ISR brake and clutch master cylinders and levers
· Oberon Streetfighter bar end mirrors
· Billet oil filler cap
· Custom seat with gel insert for comfort by Saddle Craft Seating in South Shields
Despite all the mods I insure the bike for around £250 fully comprehensive with a guaranteed value.
Never ridden in the rain (except for accidentally getting caught in the odd shower). Always garaged where it is always connected to an Optimate 3. Not ridden in winter when it is laid up with a full tank of E5 and fuel stabiliser to protect the carbs. Always run on premium fuel (E5 and its predecessors) only.
Video walk round available on Youtube: - details above
As this is a unique machine I encourage you to view if you are interested. I can supply any other details required on request. Strictly no test rides without evidence of insurance and the full asking price in cash in my hand (you bend it you’ve bought it). Genuine enquiries only please - no stupid offers or scam attempts. I will consider sensible offers. This bike won Best Custom at the 2012 Southern Comfort Rally (a major meet for UK V-Max owners). I snapped it up when I found out it was for sale. It has lots of very high quality components and one-off parts that have cost many thousands. It is a very high quality build. It gets lots of attention wherever it goes, either being ridden or parked up. It always draws a small crowd at bike meets. Prepare to have conversations with people at petrol stations. The Hindle exhaust system gives it a menacing V4 soundtrack. This bike is not for the shy retiring type!
