Hello Gentlemen and Ladies,
Been watching the VMax market for a bit and found one I believe I am going to nab. After my childhood bikes I went from cruisers (VTX1800/Valkyrie) to sport bikes (R6/CBR600/CBR954RR) and now wanting something the wife and I can both ride for short jaunts without sacrificing my much loved acceleration factor. VMax seems to fit the bill.
That being said, I am looking at purchasing a 2003 with around 800 miles. The bike was purchased new in 2005 as a factory left over and stored with 14 miles on her until this year. She was stored in a nice and dry place (San Diego). The past year she had all her fluids changed, accumulated the remaining miles and has then sat the last 2 months.
However my concerns are:
1. Anything I should be looking for specifically with a VMax that sat that long? I am fairly mechanically adept, however this is my first VMax experience. (From what I hear it won't be my last)
2. 800 miles isn't even hitting the break-in period yet (according to my understanding and my experience with my other bikes.) Anything particular to "listen for" or "feel for" as I test ride? Also are there any unique noises VMaxs make that I shouldn't be concerned about if I hear?
3. Anything else you all might have to offer in respect to my situation would be great!
Thanks ahead of time for the responses!
Been watching the VMax market for a bit and found one I believe I am going to nab. After my childhood bikes I went from cruisers (VTX1800/Valkyrie) to sport bikes (R6/CBR600/CBR954RR) and now wanting something the wife and I can both ride for short jaunts without sacrificing my much loved acceleration factor. VMax seems to fit the bill.
That being said, I am looking at purchasing a 2003 with around 800 miles. The bike was purchased new in 2005 as a factory left over and stored with 14 miles on her until this year. She was stored in a nice and dry place (San Diego). The past year she had all her fluids changed, accumulated the remaining miles and has then sat the last 2 months.
However my concerns are:
1. Anything I should be looking for specifically with a VMax that sat that long? I am fairly mechanically adept, however this is my first VMax experience. (From what I hear it won't be my last)
2. 800 miles isn't even hitting the break-in period yet (according to my understanding and my experience with my other bikes.) Anything particular to "listen for" or "feel for" as I test ride? Also are there any unique noises VMaxs make that I shouldn't be concerned about if I hear?
3. Anything else you all might have to offer in respect to my situation would be great!
Thanks ahead of time for the responses!
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