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[Rgtrough]

Hey guys, (I use guys as a generic term, sorry). Old dude who rides motorcycles, drives hot rods, plays golf and loves music. Currently own a new to me 2007 VMax, a scrambler built from a 2001 Suzuki TLR1000, and a 1965 Triumph Bonneville T120C

 

[Marauder03]

Hi welcome, love the Vmax.

 

[Fire-medic]

That's an interesting group of bikes. The Mikunis on the Triumph probably work better than worn-out Amals. Do the pipes have any sort of baffles?

Has the TL1000 ever been on dirt?

The VMax looks clean. Here's a factory manual. VMX12- Service-Manual.pdf (vmoa.net) Save it and print-out a copy for the shop.

Common topics for the VMax owner:
(104) New Vmax Owner FAQs....new members please read! | Yamaha Star V-Max VMAX Motorcycle Discussion Forum (vmaxforum.net)

 

[RedMax]

Welcome to the forum. You will find everything you need here.

 

[Rgtrough]

That's an interesting group of bikes. The Mikunis on the Triumph probably work better than worn-out Amals. Do the pipes have any sort of baffles?

Has the TL1000 ever been on dirt?

The VMax looks clean. Here's a factory manual. VMX12- Service-Manual.pdf (vmoa.net) Save it and print-out a copy for the shop.

Common topics for the VMax owner:
(104) New Vmax Owner FAQs....new members please read! | Yamaha Star V-Max VMAX Motorcycle Discussion Forum (vmaxforum.net)

Thanks for the kind words and manual. The only dirt the TLR has been on was a half mile flat track just for fun. The Mikuni‘s were used on the Triumph because when I drug it out of the shed it was in it hadn’t run in 30 years. I did not know if I would be able to get it running and I know Mikuni‘s better than I know Amals. No baffles in the Triumph pipes. The Vmax I bought from the original owner and he really loved his bike.

 

[CaptainKyle]

WELCOME !

 

[VMAXer]

Welcome. Those are beautiful bikes. How's the ride with the Vmax?

 

[Rgtrough]

Welcome to the forum. You will find everything you need here.

Thanks

Welcome. Those are beautiful bikes. How's the ride with the Vmax?

Thanks for the welcome. The VMax has a heavy front end. I thought my TLR was a slow speed pig but it is nimble compared to the Yamaha.

 

[VMAXer]

Thanks

Thanks for the welcome. The VMax has a heavy front end. I thought my TLR was a slow speed pig but it is nimble compared to the Yamaha.

You're welcome.
Is it something that you can just get used to?

 

[RedMax]

You're welcome.
Is it something that you can just get used to?

It helps if the bike knows you are on it. I am 6'1" and weigh 240lbs. That said, my Max handles like a dream!

 

[Rgtrough]

I’m sure it knows I’m on it. I’m 6’5” 230 lbs. Of course I can get used to it

 

[Coastal Grey]

Welcome
Really like that scrambler build!!

 

[Rgtrough]

Welcome
Really like that scrambler build!!

Thanks. When we did it there weren’t very many like it. Now there are websites devoted to them.

 

[VMAXer]

Thanks. When we did it there weren’t very many like it. Now there are websites devoted to them.

How often do you use it?

 

[Rgtrough]

How often do you use it?

Weekly