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Ok, so I got a chance to take a look and test ride the 2004 Vmax I mentioned before. First thoughts, you dont notice your RPM until you accidentally go above 6k, at which point you really notice a difference in speed. The bike looks in great shape, though I did notice some slight rust...

Would that bike be a good deal around 5? With some of the add ons is there anything I should be concerned with?

Beautiful bike in your signature. As an owner of both the Vmax and the FZ1, and given my background in sport bikes, which would you recommend? How would you compare the two bikes in general? *laughing* Well said TraumaHawk.

I think I miss communicated then. I want the ability to put the wife on back and her be more comfortable than she currently is on my Triumph or was on my Buell 1125r. We aren't planning on doing a ton of touring and are both in our late 20's. I would like to option if necessary but judging...

Thanks for the responses guys. As a result, the 85 is off the table. I am not really in a rush to buy another bike, so I may simply hold out until I can take a close look at the 2004 and offer him closer to 3500 or just wait for a better deal overall. Unfortunately, for this venture...

Wow, thank you everyone for all of the responses. Based on all the feedback you guys gave, I eliminated most of the bikes I was looking at. Just came across one more in the area that is an 85, and I cant decide whether or not I should jump on it. Any thoughts...

Another I am considering, and will hopefully be taking a look at tomorrow. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/4266753364.html Also, what type of life span can I expect out of a Vmax with proper maintenance before major rebuilds are due?

I hope to be taking a good look at it next weekend. Aside from the way it performs in second gear, anything else I should be taking a close look at? I tried finding that "buying guide" but was unlucky in the attempt.

Here is a link for the 2004 I am looking at. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/mcy/4267629898.html Any insight? Bike has 30k on the engine

I will be going to take a look at the 97 tomorrow, hopefully it will be lower miles. Aside from what you mentioned, why is a low mileage older bike not preferable to a newer bike with much higher mileage? Nick

Thank you for the input. I took a look at the bike, you were right it is beautiful. I am sadly in San Diego, CA though so... So, I have found multiple Vmaxs for sale in my area. Please let me know which ones are better choices and what price they should go for. 2004 with 30k on it...

Good Morning All, New to the site and hoping you guys can provide some insight from your combined experiences. I was considering buying a Vmax as my next bike. My background is that I currently own a Triumph Thunderbird Sport, and previously had a Buell 1125R. I am looking for...