Age of Vmax owners

[ninjaneer]

I'm just curious of why you picked Zanotti's ( it's a local dealer just north of Pgh ) from all the way down in Fla. I've bought a few oem gaskets from them but mostly just because of convienence. I can't imagine them being great for prices seeing that their mainly a Harley dealer. They do sell some Yamaha but not much.:ummm:

On the contrary CustomMax, they have one of the better shipping costs and they have been able to supply all of the Yami parts that I've needed to date since I discovered them. lately my tight fists have relinquished my cash to ronayers. i cost out the prices+shipping between ronayers and zanotti using different combinations of line items and go with the cheapest--on the rare occassion splitting my needs into different orders (one from ronayers, one from zanotti)


Here's the latest distribution:

 

[Fire-medic]

That histogram is a perfect example of the bell curve. W/o doing the calculations, I probably fall one standard deviation above the mean.

What isn't good for the industry is that the age of riders apparently is getting older. Another thing I have noticed is that you have more gun magazines for sale in your local convenience store than you do general-interest motorcycling magazines. Neither is a good sign for the future.

 

[Bill Laman]

I'm 64 & have a DL1000 & 2000 V-max & I'm bored with both them .

 

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I'm 64 & have a DL1000 & 2000 V-max & I'm bored with both them .

Sell 'em both and use the cash to buy something that piques your interest. No shame in keeping yourself happy :confused2:

 

[srk468]

The way I see it I could've bought a Busa or ZX-14 and went way faster in the end but then I'd be just like anyone else around here... One of my best friends has a 9 second ZX-12 and another of my friends has a low 8 second turbo'd Busa but whenever we are riding I get more compliments because my Vmax is different, its all in what you want to do... Ohh yea, I also only have about $6500 total into my bike including purchase price with all the mods I'm doing this winter, sure I might get beat by a stock Busa but they are gonna have to be light and know how to ride ;-)

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[bazwell]

Can't remember if I posted here before...
Then again at my age, I'm lucky to be able to find my **** in my pants. :rofl_200:

Apparently I'm 41, but that's in people years.

 

[Gary Shaw]

Wow! Christmas 2011 till last comment. Well bought 2002 VMAX yesterday and seemed like I had been riding this bike for years. Last bike 2007 Hayabusa.
I'm 64. Put 130 miles last two days. Hadn't rode a bike in 10 years. I've had 9-10 bikes in my life Honda 90,Honda 450,Triump 650, Norton 850, Suzuki 1000, suzuki 1100,
Suzuki 1300R, the Hayabusa.(and others). This VMAX sounds and runs like the triump
650 I had, very quick, just more power. Yes I will try to make this faster, if I can.
Happy with the set-up-and-ride. Seems to corner well. I'm happy.

 

[cgswss]

That make feel very old. I’m in the tiny 70+ age group. I bought my first Vmax in 1985 (new) and have had three since. And, oh yeah, even a gen 2 is getting some upgrades

 

[dan2theVmax]

2018 MATTE BLACK, I’m 31 and while I want an ADV bike really badly, <probably a KLR 650>, I think I finally found a bike that I will own for life. Or at least until they make a Gen III. And I expect the Gen III to be similar to the bike in the new Hobbs Shaw movie, or to fly.

 

[Jforester]

2002 carbon too many mods to list, just installed cops todays. I’m 59 and still enjoy leaving crouch rockets wondering what just happened...

 

[Mike B]

I'm 58, and still modifying my '92. Not much left on her that has'nt been swopped out or modified. I'll keep this one. Got a RnineT for playtime.

 

[user 16790]

57 in just over a week, 91 model with too many rust spots to list but I'm working on deleting them

 

[SpecOps13]

I'm 67. Just sold my last Vmax. I had 2 bikes 89 (Skullduggery) 94 (Strafer). I had major back surgery early this year and the Vmax's were a little bit heavy.See my Albums. I still have a Full On 05 Sportster. It's like a Bicycle. Doesn't mean I don't still Love Vmax's and everyone here, Your My Brothers and Sisters..

 

[oediehl]

I'm 64, just bought my first VMax (an '09, taking my lifetime total to 66). I currently own 8 bikes. Loving the VMax; just ordered an ECU reflash from Gurued Gears

 

[Montana vmax]

47 here, First vmax and love it. My first bike was an 82 xj1100 which I also loved.

 

[Tom Holub]

I'm 72 and just bought my first Vmax, a '97. I've been riding street bikes since 1963 and this Vmax is my favorite.

 

[Maxman376]

I'm 69 and on my 6th vmax. 86,97,2 06s,09 and now a 2018

 

[Aces High]

47. Just got a new 2019. I'm in awe.

 

[Klwallace69]

Turning 50 in a couple of weeks. Picked up my '98 Vmax late last year. It's my 3rd bike. Still have my '99 R6, for the twisties & track days. The max is more comfortable on longer rides and I love the sound.

 

[vmax101]

67 Bought my 85 new. Still have it and 96 Honda Valkyrie and 2013 Road King.