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[bspellerin]

Hello, I'm Brian and I'm new to this forum, I have been a V-Max owner since March of 2021. I have to credit Jeff Marcum and his YouTube channel in getting me interested in owning one. I sold my last bike about 14 years ago, a Honda V45 Magna and was looking into riding again. When I started my search, the locator function on the Yamaha site said there were 5 new bikes left all over the US. I started calling and it was on my last call to Cycle World of Athens Ga. that finally said that they had one. Not positive but I might have purchased the last 2020 there was and don't regret it at all. Haven't ridden it as much as I had hoped, but I'm still relatively young and this North Texas heat can't last forever.

 

[Pighuntingpuppy]

Welcome to the forum. Nice looking machine you got there.

 

[bspellerin]

Thank you sir.

 

[02GF74]

Look after it, prices are rising.

 

[bspellerin]

Look after it, prices are rising.

I will, I embarrassed to say that I have only put 500 miles in it.

 

[CaptainKyle]

welcome

 

[bspellerin]

welcome

Thank you Capt.

 

[VMAXer]

I will, I embarrassed to say that I have only put 500 miles in it.

Welcome, Brian. Congrats on your beautiful ride. How were your first 500 miles?

 

[02GF74]

Nothing to be embarrassed about. It's yours so you use it as you like.

The mileage is so low that it is tempting to mothball it so it achieves maximum dollar when sold in 10 or 20 years time.

On the other hand enjoy riding it whilst you can, who knows what is around the next corner.

 

[bspellerin]

Welcome, Brian. Congrats on your beautiful ride. How were your first 500 miles?

Awesome, what a machine. My anti-lock brake light is on, that's my only complaint.

 

[bspellerin]

Nothing to be embarrassed about. It's yours so you use it as you like.

The mileage is so low that it is tempting to mothball it so it achieves maximum dollar when sold in 10 or 20 years time.

On the other hand enjoy riding it whilst you can, who knows what is around the next corner.

Both are valid points and interesting, could get the new Honda Rebel1100 and put the 1700 in hibernation.

 

[ouchez]

Hello, I'm Brian and I'm new to this forum, I have been a V-Max owner since March of 2021. I have to credit Jeff Marcum and his YouTube channel in getting me interested in owning one. I sold my last bike about 14 years ago, a Honda V45 Magna and was looking into riding again. When I started my search, the locator function on the Yamaha site said there were 5 new bikes left all over the US. I started calling and it was on my last call to Cycle World of Athens Ga. that finally said that they had one. Not positive but I might have purchased the last 2020 there was and don't regret it at all. Haven't ridden it as much as I had hoped, but I'm still relatively young and this North Texas heat can't last forever.

Buy the Yes warranty for the longest length of time!

 

[bspellerin]

Buy the Yes warranty for the longest length of time!

Thanks, I’ll look into that.

Just looked, had already set it up, good thru March 2026.

 

[2017VMax]

That light should go off when you move. Almost time for 1rst oil change and shaft oil. Break in stuff.

 

[Rick52]

Welcome I am in Allen Texas and love riding my Vmax we should get together

 

[bspellerin]

That light should go off when you move. Almost time for 1rst oil change and shaft oil. Break in stuff.

Unfortunately it stays on all the time. Will be scheduling that soon, thanks.

 

[bspellerin]

Welcome I am in Allen Texas and love riding my Vmax we should get together

That sounds like a great idea, how about when it cools down a bit?

 

[Rick52]

Sure. I have been riding Saturday mornings from 7:00amti anout noon when i can

 

[bspellerin]

Sure. I have been riding Saturday mornings from 7:00amti anout noon when i can

Best time for sure.