Even though a 600 cc supersports bike of today will beat it w/a good rider, since the VMax is torque-laden, and it has a long wheelbase, it's fairly easy to get it to hook-up. There's no-need to go to 15,000 rpm w/these (you couldn't, of-course), 9500 rpm (9K rev limit on the newer ones, no differences, just a downward-marked redline to lessen the potential threat of repeated past-redline damage) is only needed if you are choosing-off against another 120+ hp bike. Even the 150 hp bikes are surprised to see the guts the VMax has into triple digits.
Since you like your bike so-much now, I suggest you invest in a rear wheel to go to radials (you can fit a narrow 18" front radial, though the stock rim width isn't optimal) in either a 17" or 18" rear size, 5.5" wide is what seems to work. Any more than that and it's
'widen the swingarm cutout' time. Seventeen inches gives you a wider tire choice, and since it's shorter in-height than stock, it's effectively shorter gearing. An 18" will lower cruising rpm's and is an effective higher gearing compared to the 17" so you should be able to generate a higher top speed. How-often do you use that, though?
Radials will solve all-sorts of handling issues, but your front & rear suspension have to be in good shape. The steering is much-more precise w/the radials, especially at higher speeds, and much-more confidence-inspiring. Do a search about radials, and see for yourself.
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Your shop probably has an older tech or two if they did a good job for you, not that a younger proficient mechanic couldn't do it, but someone who knows carbs and these bikes in-particular can make all the difference.
Just got the bike back from the shop. The did a fantastic job and she runs amazing. Didn't realize how smooth and fast these bikes were since it always was gunked up. Vmax is a work of art.
