fasmax
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New member, so i say HELLO. VMOA#2629
I put a $100 deposit down for the new Vmax 6 years ago not knowing what it would be like.
I received my 09 VMAX 12/8/08 and lost my job 12/12/08. I am lucky enough to keep both bikes for the mean time.
I loved the attention the 01 Vmax received at every event I attended. All my friends ride Harley's. The Harley was a bike I could afford but chose not to purchase based on the fact everyone has one. I buy for technology not for sound and chrome. Anytime I went to a rally I always returned to my 2001 VMAX with people around it wishing they too had purchased the bike somewhere in their past.
There is NO comparison between the 1st and 2nd generation Vmax. The 2nd generation Max is so much more or less depending on what side of the line you stand. Today I parked between the LITRE bikes and the Harley and Metric cruisers at a local bar. There was no comparison it does not look or belong to either group. The 2009 VMAX stands all by itself and everyone is curious.
Is it quick? Nothing I have ridden in the past 30 years compares to its 0-120. In real world conditions between stop lights nothing will beat it.
Is it unique? Nothing looks like it and it still has its mystique.
I took the 01 out to charge the battery and add fuel stabilizer to it and it was difficult to ride after the new gen.
Was it worth the $17,900? Debatable (not by me), but I would still pay it based on what you get for your money.
Bottom line if you can afford the 2009 bike buy it, it is AWSOME. If not enjoy the 1st generation as it still makes an impact and is fun to ride. I will keep both bikes, but if and when I have to get rid of one it will be the 2001.
FASMAX:clapping:.
I put a $100 deposit down for the new Vmax 6 years ago not knowing what it would be like.
I received my 09 VMAX 12/8/08 and lost my job 12/12/08. I am lucky enough to keep both bikes for the mean time.
I loved the attention the 01 Vmax received at every event I attended. All my friends ride Harley's. The Harley was a bike I could afford but chose not to purchase based on the fact everyone has one. I buy for technology not for sound and chrome. Anytime I went to a rally I always returned to my 2001 VMAX with people around it wishing they too had purchased the bike somewhere in their past.
There is NO comparison between the 1st and 2nd generation Vmax. The 2nd generation Max is so much more or less depending on what side of the line you stand. Today I parked between the LITRE bikes and the Harley and Metric cruisers at a local bar. There was no comparison it does not look or belong to either group. The 2009 VMAX stands all by itself and everyone is curious.
Is it quick? Nothing I have ridden in the past 30 years compares to its 0-120. In real world conditions between stop lights nothing will beat it.
Is it unique? Nothing looks like it and it still has its mystique.
I took the 01 out to charge the battery and add fuel stabilizer to it and it was difficult to ride after the new gen.
Was it worth the $17,900? Debatable (not by me), but I would still pay it based on what you get for your money.
Bottom line if you can afford the 2009 bike buy it, it is AWSOME. If not enjoy the 1st generation as it still makes an impact and is fun to ride. I will keep both bikes, but if and when I have to get rid of one it will be the 2001.
FASMAX:clapping:.
