Vmax
@meh73.bsky.social
England south coast motorcyclist, fixer of everything, friend to all cats, hopefully 10k days remaining and making sure I enjoy every one of them.
The clay bar worked much better than expected on the Jag.
July 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The clay bar worked much better than expected on the Jag.
Just a 45cm bass and a gurnard this time. Caught south east of IoW, over the sand banks.
July 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Just a 45cm bass and a gurnard this time. Caught south east of IoW, over the sand banks.
The Vmax is sounding much better now.
April 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Vmax is sounding much better now.
Bedded them in, and the white spirit wasn't going anywhere. Job done.
April 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Bedded them in, and the white spirit wasn't going anywhere. Job done.
I've taken the head off the Vmax engine, to get my 150psi cylinder up to the others at 190. Restoring the valves on the wire wheel was so satisfying, 5 minutes and it's brand new.
April 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I've taken the head off the Vmax engine, to get my 150psi cylinder up to the others at 190. Restoring the valves on the wire wheel was so satisfying, 5 minutes and it's brand new.
Trying out my boat and refurbished outboard on the Solent today. UK having summer weather in April.
April 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Trying out my boat and refurbished outboard on the Solent today. UK having summer weather in April.
Visiting Italy, here is a small village called Arona looking quaint across the lake. Feeling quite cold here at the moment.
February 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Visiting Italy, here is a small village called Arona looking quaint across the lake. Feeling quite cold here at the moment.
I've just bought this little 5hp 2 stroke outboard from marketplace for £150. A lid from ebay for £20, and some colour matched paint and it's looking quite respectable. I plan to float around the Solent this summer and see what fish I can catch.
February 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I've just bought this little 5hp 2 stroke outboard from marketplace for £150. A lid from ebay for £20, and some colour matched paint and it's looking quite respectable. I plan to float around the Solent this summer and see what fish I can catch.
On my journey home from beautiful Switzerland, I was absolutely amazed by the immaculate roads. Riding my motorcycle on potholed UK roads feels like dicing with death. It's illegal to communicate any speed camera locations and they are brutal with fines, maybe helping fund the road upkeep.
January 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On my journey home from beautiful Switzerland, I was absolutely amazed by the immaculate roads. Riding my motorcycle on potholed UK roads feels like dicing with death. It's illegal to communicate any speed camera locations and they are brutal with fines, maybe helping fund the road upkeep.
Gearing up for a France trip in June, I've just purchased the latest RST Paragon 7 jacket CE level 2 rated, and I am very impressed with quality, features and protection for the price £250/$300. First test at 8oC/46oF on the motorway was encouraging, I will let you know later how watertight it is.
January 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Gearing up for a France trip in June, I've just purchased the latest RST Paragon 7 jacket CE level 2 rated, and I am very impressed with quality, features and protection for the price £250/$300. First test at 8oC/46oF on the motorway was encouraging, I will let you know later how watertight it is.
My winter project, now that it's cold and wet outside: I recently got my hands on two vintage Myford ML4 lathes from the 1930s/40s. The white lathe has a cracked headstock bearing case and a worn bed, but it has good parts I can use to upgrade the green lathe, which is in excellent condition.
December 31, 2024 at 12:02 PM
My winter project, now that it's cold and wet outside: I recently got my hands on two vintage Myford ML4 lathes from the 1930s/40s. The white lathe has a cracked headstock bearing case and a worn bed, but it has good parts I can use to upgrade the green lathe, which is in excellent condition.
Had a great ride with friends to Goodwood this summer. A magical moment occurred when this beautiful Spitfire landed and taxied towards us.
December 17, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Had a great ride with friends to Goodwood this summer. A magical moment occurred when this beautiful Spitfire landed and taxied towards us.
Changing gear in my car wasn't as smooth as it once was. Some manufacturers state transmission oil is good for the life of the car(maybe life of car is maximum warranty period?). I changed my oil and the transmission now feels new again. RIP all the 50k+ mile transmissions with old oil.
December 15, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Changing gear in my car wasn't as smooth as it once was. Some manufacturers state transmission oil is good for the life of the car(maybe life of car is maximum warranty period?). I changed my oil and the transmission now feels new again. RIP all the 50k+ mile transmissions with old oil.
Fixing my Vmax transmission, I had to construct my own hydraulic press so I can remove the c-clips from the middle drive shaft. A very satisfying job.
December 13, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Fixing my Vmax transmission, I had to construct my own hydraulic press so I can remove the c-clips from the middle drive shaft. A very satisfying job.
These would be so much fun if they really existed.
December 13, 2024 at 4:30 PM
These would be so much fun if they really existed.
Any volunteers to help me fix this?
December 3, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Any volunteers to help me fix this?
Thought I'd try wrapping to learn about it. The Vmax tank cover probably wasn't the easiest shape to wrap. The result was definitely better than what I could have spray painted, and a lot cheaper as well. I will probably remove it before the next season, which is another benefit of wrap.
December 1, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Thought I'd try wrapping to learn about it. The Vmax tank cover probably wasn't the easiest shape to wrap. The result was definitely better than what I could have spray painted, and a lot cheaper as well. I will probably remove it before the next season, which is another benefit of wrap.
Removing the 80kg(180lb) Vmax engine. It took me a day to disconnect electrics, coolant, carbs, drive shaft exhaust etc. This video is proof I'm drinking too many espressos.
November 30, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Removing the 80kg(180lb) Vmax engine. It took me a day to disconnect electrics, coolant, carbs, drive shaft exhaust etc. This video is proof I'm drinking too many espressos.
Interesting heel lever on this old Royal Enfield. www.royalenfields.com/2023/03/why-...
November 28, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Interesting heel lever on this old Royal Enfield. www.royalenfields.com/2023/03/why-...
