76 custom with Vmax carbs

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76 custom with Vmax carbs

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Anyone remember this bike having just spoken to the new owner of.
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I remember it well because at the time it came out I had a set of Vmax carburetors on the shelf. Very unique and intriguing project.

...Now if the Vboost feature of the Vmax could have been incorporated, that would be something! Impossible however given the difference in geometry.
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I remember it well. How is it running for the new owner?
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