So tempting (V Max)

northsidegz · 08-27-2012, 04:16 PM

....but given I just bought the Vulcan and I likely don't quite have the skills yet to handle the V-Max, I have to pass. But still, an 85 V-Max for only $2,200 is awfully tempting. The cheapest I've seen in the Twin Cities area is typically around 3,250 to 3,500. Rochester is about 90 minutes from the Twin Cities.

http://rmn.craigslist.org/mcy/3179655953.html

Just out of curiousity, what are the thoughts out there on the V-Max? Anyone ridden one and any thoughts on it? I've been attracted to them since I laid eyes on them. From what little I've read, these seem to be heavily customized in Europe.

Water Warrior 2 · 08-27-2012, 05:51 PM

I too have been tempted to have a Vmax. The design/appearance of the bike is second to none in my mind. They are exactly what they appear to be. A massive engine held up by 2 wheels and meant to move you to warp speed in the blink of an eye. I think if I ever rode one I would be hooked.
According to a Vmax owner in this area the bike has a dandy following in Europe and a good to decent line of add-ons for travelling. I'm sure that would include a larger tank.

northsidegz · 08-28-2012, 12:09 AM

I had picked up a few magazines at the thrift store a month or two back. To my joy, one of them (Cycle World from January 2002) had an article on some of the customization over in Europe. Although I've like the V-Max for a while now, this one (see pic) by Andy Griffiths really caught my eye (it's the bottom red one). Saweeeeeeeeeeeeet! :cool:

blaine · 08-28-2012, 12:17 AM

Now here's a V-Max.I seen this one for sale today.

Water Warrior 2 · 08-28-2012, 12:31 AM

I like the first one most. The paint sets it off real nice.

northsidegz · 08-28-2012, 12:54 AM

There seems something terribly wrong about making a trike out of a V-Max. :twisted:

08-27-2012, 04:16 PM	#1
northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	So tempting (V Max) ....but given I just bought the Vulcan and I likely don't quite have the skills yet to handle the V-Max, I have to pass. But still, an 85 V-Max for only $2,200 is awfully tempting. The cheapest I've seen in the Twin Cities area is typically around 3,250 to 3,500. Rochester is about 90 minutes from the Twin Cities. http://rmn.craigslist.org/mcy/3179655953.html Just out of curiousity, what are the thoughts out there on the V-Max? Anyone ridden one and any thoughts on it? I've been attracted to them since I laid eyes on them. From what little I've read, these seem to be heavily customized in Europe. __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-27-2012, 05:51 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: So tempting (V Max) I too have been tempted to have a Vmax. The design/appearance of the bike is second to none in my mind. They are exactly what they appear to be. A massive engine held up by 2 wheels and meant to move you to warp speed in the blink of an eye. I think if I ever rode one I would be hooked. According to a Vmax owner in this area the bike has a dandy following in Europe and a good to decent line of add-ons for travelling. I'm sure that would include a larger tank.
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08-28-2012, 12:09 AM	#3
northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	Re: So tempting (V Max) I had picked up a few magazines at the thrift store a month or two back. To my joy, one of them (Cycle World from January 2002) had an article on some of the customization over in Europe. Although I've like the V-Max for a while now, this one (see pic) by Andy Griffiths really caught my eye (it's the bottom red one). Saweeeeeeeeeeeeet! :cool: __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-28-2012, 12:17 AM	#4
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: So tempting (V Max) Now here's a V-Max.I seen this one for sale today. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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08-28-2012, 12:31 AM	#5
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: So tempting (V Max) I like the first one most. The paint sets it off real nice. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-28-2012, 12:54 AM	#6
northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	Re: So tempting (V Max) There seems something terribly wrong about making a trike out of a V-Max. :twisted: __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride)
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