Update-- Had a new Metzeler ME880 installed on the back and a Metzeler Lasertek for the front. 99.9 percent of all the squirlynes had dissapeared. What an amazing difference a set of tires can make.
Strange situation with my bike. The serial number has a year code of "V" which is 1997. Yet the manufactor date is listed on the sticker as 03/96. What time of the year did the model year change? I can't really tell the year by colour either as I think it has been repainted to a darker red. As...
Thanks for the replies guys. Puts my fears to rest. Gotta tell ya though, I had to change my shorts after hitting a patch of pavement that was grooved prior to paving. Radials never gave me a problam with that type of surface but this time the bike was oscilating so bad I though i was gonna...
After years of dreaming I finally picked up my V-max. A very nice 97. Previously how-ever I have always riden sport bikes and all have had radial tires. Here's the question. Is it normal for the bike to wiggle and want to follows any cracks in the riding surface. It was a little disconcerting...