hungary

My neighbor in Hungary was able to sell my V-Max for the equivalent of about $3,900. I'm going to miss that awesome bike until I get my FOURTH V-Max... eventually when I get to Oklahoma City. In the mean time, I'm enjoying the conveniences that you all take for granted every day. I can get...

Tomorrow I'll start driving about 6 hours to get to the racetrack for another drag race weekend. Weather forecast is not the best, but as I keep checking, it's getting better. Finals on Monday. My personal best is 11.65 in the 1/4 mile.

Getting stoked for my final drag race this year - Friday and Saturday. The track only has 3 events per year, and the next one is while I'm on vacation. I removed the windscreen and added a cheap (larger) shift light. But this cheap shift light is not very accurate and once it comes on, and I...

Hey y'all, Had a TOTAL BLAST last weekend racing the big, bad V-Max at the track. I brought my son who raced his Honda CRM 125. He didn't make it through the eliminations, but I got SECOND PLACE. I'll save my embarrassment and not tell you how many were in my category. The final race was against...

Hi all, I've not been on the forum for a while - I just went to the U.S. for my annual vacation. I decided to purchase the Cobra exhaust system. I've had it on a previous V-Max, and I liked it. I bought it so my daily commute to work in the morning wasn't so obnoxious for my neighbors in my...

As you can see in my profile, I live and work in Hungary. My family and I are the first and only Americans to live in our tiny village near the town where I work as an aircraft mechanic. I humbly admit I am blessed to have a job that pays well, but I live in this small village surrounded by...

Here's the scoop... I raced my old '88 FJ1200 at a 1/4 mile track here in Hungary back in 2010 and 2011. Yes, I had nearly the slowest bike there. But that was maybe the most fun I've had since living in Hungary. They have different rules here. I am not a licensed racer, so I sign two release...

About 50 riders met at Mosonmagyaróvár, Hungary for a charity ride to help some kids in safe houses and orphanages. Good ride. It was funny when the cruisers would rev their engines... that was when the V-Max cleared it's throat and nearly broke all the windows nearby. :biglaugh: I'm wearing...

Hi all. I haven't been on this forum for a while. My poor '85 V-Max is in storage back in the U.S., but I sure would love to have it here in Hungary. A lot of friends told me to ship it and keep it licensed and insured in the U.S. (I keep everything current). BUT... Here in Hungary I have an '88...

I found a drag track here in Kunmadaras, Hungary - only about 300 miles from my house. :) I drove there yesterday on my 1988 Yamaha FJ1200. As a side note, I LOVE driving in Europe!!! I was rolling for a few hours holding it at 100 MPH (yes, MPH). Everyone moves to the right unless passing. I...

I want it, but it's a little too expensive for me right now. It's nearly $6,000. Nice suspension!

So here I am in Hungary getting used to customs, etc., some of which are really weird to me. They sell an orange cola here and printed on the label is "the new american taste." See the attached photo. I don't remember ever seeing orange cola in America. Also they serve pizza with corn on it...

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and happy and safe New Year. Here are some new pics from Hungary: My kids: Our house: Our back yard: ... and one picture from Austria: :biglaugh:

Well, I've been in Hungary for over 1 month now, and I'm trying to get used to the different driving procedures. I thought you might enjoy learning how different it is here than, let's say... Seattle. 1. You MUST drive with your headlights on - it's the law. The first week I was here it was so...