Comfort needed

[JohnChristof]

I have a 2020 VMAX. I would like to make the bike more comfortable to ride. Can anyone tell me if you know a way to move the footpegs forward with forward controls? I would like to be about 10 inches forward of stock. Also, any ideas on moving handlebars back to allow a more upright sitting postion? Thanks.

 

[mattness]

UFO used to make handlebar risers. Sean might have something or a different handlebar you can try.

 

[JohnChristof]

UFO used to make handlebar risers. Sean might have something or a different handlebar you can try.

Thank you. I will look into it.

 

[Zeus36]

I put on a set of ROX adjustable risers on mine. But I also flipped the bars upside down.
VMAX 1700 risers: Motorcycle Risers Vmax 1700 in Risers | eBay

Forward controls here: CNC Billet Aluminum Motorcycle Forward Control for Yamaha V-MAX 1700 VMAX, View Motorcycle parts for yamaha v-max 1700, TARAZON Product Details from Wuxi Ruili Metal Products Co., Ltd. on Alibaba.com

 

[JohnChristof]

I put on a set of ROX adjustable risers on mine. But I also flipped the bars upside down.
VMAX 1700 risers: Motorcycle Risers Vmax 1700 in Risers | eBay

Forward controls here: CNC Billet Aluminum Motorcycle Forward Control for Yamaha V-MAX 1700 VMAX, View Motorcycle parts for yamaha v-max 1700, TARAZON Product Details from Wuxi Ruili Metal Products Co., Ltd. on Alibaba.com

What year is your vmax? Is it Gen 2? Thanks.

 

[Zeus36]

1st gen for me, but anything for 7/8" bars should work. The parts I posted links to are for Gen 2.
I drove three hours to pick up a Gen 2, but passed after the test ride.
I also passed on a VTX 1800 and a Buell 1125 CR after the test rides. Next up will be checking out a Diavel.

For now, I'm sticking with my naked Gen 1 and a Terminator-style Fatboy.

 

[Parminio]

I also passed on a VTX 1800 and a Buell 1125 CR after the test rides.

Picky, picky, picky...

 

[Zeus36]

Yeah, but I'm sticking with my Vmax!

 

[JohnChristof]

I put on a set of ROX adjustable risers on mine. But I also flipped the bars upside down.
VMAX 1700 risers: Motorcycle Risers Vmax 1700 in Risers | eBay

Forward controls here: CNC Billet Aluminum Motorcycle Forward Control for Yamaha V-MAX 1700 VMAX, View Motorcycle parts for yamaha v-max 1700, TARAZON Product Details from Wuxi Ruili Metal Products Co., Ltd. on Alibaba.com

Did the changes you made to the bars work with stock cables and brake lines?

 

[JohnChristof]

Did the changes you made to the bars work with stock cables and brake lines?

On their order site they say you have to order 20 sets as a minimum order. Did they say that when you bought yours? I sent them an email about the minimum order but have not heard back yet. Is the supplier over-seas? Do you know of a vendor in the USA?

 

[JohnChristof]

Did the changes you made to the bars work with stock cables and brake lines?

Did you have any problems with installation, product quality or operation of final installation? Thanks.

 

[gentsvmax]

1st gen for me, but anything for 7/8" bars should work. The parts I posted links to are for Gen 2.
I drove three hours to pick up a Gen 2, but passed after the test ride.
I also passed on a VTX 1800 and a Buell 1125 CR after the test rides. Next up will be checking out a Diavel.

For now, I'm sticking with my naked Gen 1 and a Terminator-style Fatboy.

Pics of your Fatty, Id like to get one.

 

[JOHN PETERSON]

Forward controls. Change handlebars. Adjustable hand levers. Very comfortable.

 

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Forward controls. Change handlebars. Adjustable hand levers. Very comfortable.

Wrong bike. The OP is talking gen 2.

 

[chargerblk]

I tried the Rox risers and could not make the hydraulic lines work.
I also managed to put a few scratches in the handlebar paint as well, so be careful !
I suppose with a lot of re-routing they might work but I was not willing to go that far.

 

[Zeus36]

Did the changes you made to the bars work with stock cables and brake lines?

Yes, but I flipped the bars, so they are just a bit lower and more forward than stock.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

 

[JohnChristof]

Thank you. Mine is Gen 2 so a bit different.

 

[INRIP]

I had the same issues, many hours and $$ later.....

Rox 2" risers do work. I had to go to multiple shops until I found a guy competent enough to re route the lines to make it fit. I was ready to buy longer lines etc but we found a way.

There are no forward controls for the gen 2, the link above that says 'forward controls' is a lie. Those are higher up and further back rearsets. I have the corbin 1" peg drop plates AND the exactrep 1" peg drop plates. Both work but feel different because the corbins also move the pegs further forward. I am using the exactrep ones for now.

I also changed to different pegs which don't have the rubber platform so they are lower.


And yes, mine is a gen 2 like yours.

 

[Savage99]

I put these highway pegs on mine. Had them shipped from Australia. Worth the $. I already had the risers. Also have a corbin seat. Comfortable ride!

Look at this on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vmax-1700-...-/263893437435?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

 

[D Larson]

I put these highway pegs on mine. Had them shipped from Australia. Worth the $. I already had the risers. Also have a corbin seat. Comfortable ride!View attachment 74205

Look at this on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vmax-1700-...-/263893437435?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

I bought the same ones. Real happy with them.

What wheel chock is that in the picture?