Recent content by b4x3r6

Thanks Itgoes!

Hi All, I took the plunge and as promised here is a pic of my brand new 2019 VMAX. I absolutely love it! Thanks again to all who assisted me in arriving to the decision. Ride-safe! :)

Thanks for the explanation and link.

Got it. Thanks. :)

Thanks derwood. I will take those words to heart.

Thanks cwkerr007!

Thanks drdyno. It's good to hear from someone who has a similar story as mine as it relates to an extended hiatus. I definitely will be on the lookout for those "drops". Definitely wouldn't be fun dropping a 680lbs VMax...much less picking it back up. I will keep your stories along with all the...

Thanks TS. Much appreciated.

Thanks Fire-medic for the information you provide here. I have been reading about older versus younger riders, fatalities statistics, reactionary timing, etc.; and your input is right on time. I will certainly comply with AGATT as my love ones are insisting on that much. Thanks for the tips...

Excellent thought! I will give it a try. Thanks!

Thanks for the pointers rebeltaz83. Indeed I've heard about attempting U-turns, parking-lot maneuverability, and scraping pegs (cornering) on the Gen 2. Doesn't sound too scary at all. At your leisure, can you clarify what is meant when you say "slow speed surge"? Also, I cannot say I'm...

Thanks for your thoughts sdt354. Your comments are reassuring. I will certainly have a greater perspective after this weekend's MSF course. Of course I will be riding a Harley for the MSF course and not a VMAX. I would love to test-ride a VMAX to verify it's the bike for me. Unfortunately there...

Thanks for the reply rebeltaz83. I do not know anyone who owns a Gen 1 nor 2 VMAX. I've only visited the local Yamaha dealership and sat on the Gen 2 on different occasions. When I'm seated on the Gen 2, both feet are completely flat on the floor. I am a little over 5ft'10in" with an 33inch...

I sincerely apologize if I'm posting this question to the wrong forum. But here goes. I am days away from potentially purchasing the 2019 VMAX; and was looking to get some thoughts on whether it's a wise move considering the following. I have not ridden a motorcycle in nearly 37yrs! However...