What's the main purpose of your vmax

[maxcruiser]

To me, the beauty of a vmax is that it can be set up for different purposes; streetfighter, highway cruiser, straightline rocket, show bike, etc...

So for shits and giggles, I thought I would ask you all what is your vmax is set up for. Just want to see what variation of riding styles that we have.

Mine is primarily set up as a hotrod highway cruiser. Tall windshield. highway pegs, throttle rocker, corbin seat, sissy bar, removable small and large saddlebags and touring gas tank.

What's your vmax used for?

Mike

 

[eatatjoz]

Mine is set up to whoop my buddy's V65.
It goes fast in a straight line, that's pretty much it.

I do push corners with the rockets though. We have some really nice twisties in Ar.

 

[VikingD]

Obviously if you own a Vmax you like to go fast. Mine is my everyday vehicle. Regular VMax setup (Muscle Cruiser) At least once a week I gotta get on the freeway and push it a little.:cheers:

 

[Remeber Me]

Mine is set up to look sporty and intimidating! Most people are at odds not knowing what the heck it is. I like it because it gives a satisfying power band kick and looks unique. My canyon days are over and I'm not touring or commuting on it so for now it's a great choice.

 

[Rusty McNeil]

Mine is setup for more of a sport riding style, Rear sets pegs, drag bars, radials etc.

What it REALLY needs now is a Sport tail section which will be my next major mod.

It IS a daily rider when it's not raining, I've put 21,000 on it in two years.

I also like to take it to the Hill Country as often as possible. Best twisties in the State of Texas.

It also gets drag raced at the strip 5 or 6 times a year.

Anyone who tells you a properly set up Max won't handle with confidence is wrong. I was dragging the side of my boots over and over again last week end running the three sisters in the Hill Country chasing a buddy on an FZ1.

Rusty

 

[maleko89]

Mine is setup for comfort, reliability and mileage. Mine isn't a "toy" but I sure have fun with it! I put more miles on it than my car....at least when snow isn't flying.

Mark
#1098

 

[Redbone]

Obviously if you own a Vmax you like to go fast. Mine is my everyday vehicle. Regular VMax setup (Muscle Cruiser) At least once a week I gotta get on the freeway and push it a little.:cheers:

/agree, I use mine as a power(muscle) cruiser, commuter, hardley humbler, .... In the future I plan to fix the suspension, upgrade brakes, tighten up the frame, add Mark's exhaust, 18" carrozzeria wheels....in short, accentuate the hot rod that the Vmax is.:rocket bike:

 

[Vee4DFW]

Mine isn't the primary commuter I use it mostly for weekend street fighting and when the weather is good on the weekdays. I use it to eat V-rods and big V twins . I have the Artifas.com body setup (tail section,side covers,radiator shrouds) all black with cobra slip-ons and the dual headlight setup. I have alot of guys on sport bikes always trying to figure out what the heck it is.

 

[Mitchell]

Besides the obvious reasons like its a excellent, reliable old school hot rod. My Max is used to go against "motorcyclist pop culture" as a BIG F-U, I'm not gonna be like every other bike I see runnin down the road

 

[4gasem]

I bought mine as a cruiser...:whistlin: I have a sport bike so I didn't really need something that went around corners fast... I even told people I wasn't going to change out the tires and such... Yeah right... :biglaugh:

I then proceeded to spend bucket loads of money on it fixing everything that I didn't like. Now it is more competent in the corners albeit lowered which kills that a bit. It looks 10 times better IMO as I am not a lover of flames (especially fake ones) and the wheels add that bit of Motogp I like to see... I am not a Harley/cruiser guy so I didn't want to put chrome on it and make it heavier than it already was. In fact I took off as much of it as possible and it weighs less now than stock...:thumbs up:

That was my take on it...

 

[113s&s]

main purpose for me is..all fun..dont take bike to work get out every night to feel an arm pull and tweek my head....only bike left thats a real hotrod and is still the best looking bike out there and still has carbs....for over twenty years being on a harley..I seen metrics start to look less and less like motorcycle...what the hell good is a bike that you take for a ride sit down have a smoke and coffee..and cant even see the motor...seeing the motor has a lot to do with riding...its all a mind game...

 

[4gasem]

and cant even see the motor...seeing the motor has a lot to do with riding...its all a mind game...

LOL that's why I bought my SV...:thumbs up:

Old pic alert...

 

[odieoh24]

the purpose of my 97 max is appently to end up parked next to the cardboard box i'll probably be living in before its done lol! i bought my first max in 89 an 85 off my best friends dad-always had to have another after i wrecked it. once i finally grew up i bought the 97, then the 89. i wanted something that noone else had, so i spent a fortune turning this bike into something that i would ride and people would like to look at. i like to kick back at the nascar races and just watch how many people check it out. if i have time to polish it nice, i'll enter it in a show or two here and there. took 1st in class at killington classic this past year. it's still a work in progress and who knows what santa has in store for me this year (clear carb diaphram covers and frame braces hint, hint). i know the ole lady will see this post later.

enjoy odieoh24

 

[113s&s]

LOL that's why I bought my SV...:thumbs up:

Old pic alert...

another nice toy..can the max out pull the sv for a short time

 

[4gasem]

another nice toy..can the max out pull the sv for a short time

There pretty even with equal riders...

The SV's best time by the rags is 10.90 and 0-60 is about 2.9... :thumbs up:

The bike is an absolute blast with the low end grunt and the sound...:worthy: It's my baby!

 

[113s&s]

There pretty even with equal riders...

The SV's best time by the rags is 10.90 and 0-60 is about 2.9... :thumbs up:

The bike is an absolute blast with the low end grunt and the sound...:worthy: It's my baby!

must be a big weight difference....

 

[Bill Seward]

Over the years, I've used my Max to:

Kick ass.

Get laid. (those were the days:whistlin

Pull a trailer.

Long distance tour.

Eat Harley-Davidsons(tm) for lunch.

BeBop around town, bar to bar.

Scare the shit out of myself.

Totally fall in love with it!

Meet the woman I married.

Was on it when I proposed to her.


It's been a great 22 years. Let's see. In 22 more, I'll be almost 80! Yeah, I'll still be riding it, but I'll make sure to get the extra heavy-duty Depends to keep the seat fresh!!!:biglaugh:

 

[4gasem]

must be a big weight difference....

About 125 pounds is all...:whistlin:

 

[113s&s]

About 125 pounds is all...:whistlin:

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they figure thats about 12 ..13 hp :whistlin:..old max dont do to bad...must be the tranny

 

[4gasem]

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they figure thats about 12 ..13 hp :whistlin:..old max dont do to bad...must be the tranny

Hell no! The Max does great!

The SV is a 90? twin so it runs out of steam around 145mph. It's not about top speed though. It's about it's low rpm torque figure which squirts you out of the corner.unk: