cgswss
Well-Known Member
I had a NEW v-max in '85, and again in '93. I'm looking to by a new to me used v-max. I want a first gen- don't like the looks of the 2nd gen.
I know the first couple of years had a 2nd gear problem and I understand that the 2004 and up have some improvements. Are there any model years that I should avoid? Right now I have several 1997 bike I'm looking at. (also a '02, and an '06) I'm retired and live on SS so I want to keep the price under $4000.
ALSO...
For some reason I love the look of "staggered duels" on Harley. I always wished someone made pipe for the v-max that would give "staggered duels" on each side.
On the other side of the coin, I'm avoiding bikes with after market pipes as I always heard the ANY after market pipe would cause one to loose HP.I'm also always concerned that the PO didn't make the proper jetting changes for the after market pipes.
Thanks!
cgswss (Craig)
I know the first couple of years had a 2nd gear problem and I understand that the 2004 and up have some improvements. Are there any model years that I should avoid? Right now I have several 1997 bike I'm looking at. (also a '02, and an '06) I'm retired and live on SS so I want to keep the price under $4000.
ALSO...
For some reason I love the look of "staggered duels" on Harley. I always wished someone made pipe for the v-max that would give "staggered duels" on each side.
On the other side of the coin, I'm avoiding bikes with after market pipes as I always heard the ANY after market pipe would cause one to loose HP.I'm also always concerned that the PO didn't make the proper jetting changes for the after market pipes.
Thanks!
cgswss (Craig)