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Jenks
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PostPosted: 17:54 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: OMG - I just rode a... Reply with quote
I just rode a full power canadian import Vmax!

How amazing!!!!

(Just thought i should let you all know!)

Ive been riding for like 5 months, on a 125 cruiser.
I helped out my mate today with his kitchen, he said he would take me for a ride, so off we went, and then after an hour, we pulled up at asda, And he said right go on then, have a ride!

Of corse i said yes ect,ect And off i went, its immence!
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PostPosted: 18:10 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
With no license or insurance?
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PostPosted: 18:11 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
i got a lisence for my bike, and insurance for my bike .

But not for his, it wasnt on the road or anything, Asda carpark
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PostPosted: 18:14 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jenks wrote:
private land.


ASDA carpark? ISTR reading that if somewhere like a supermarket car park has access from the road then you do need insurance etc. Unlikely you'll get caught but be careful. All it takes is one nosey neighbour to phone the police and say there are two motorbikes playing around in the car park.
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PostPosted: 18:19 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ah righty, i suppose so. Slap for me.

i wont be doing it again anyway, it was completly spur of the moment.
And now i think about it, It was quite foolish.
Sorry if ive given abit of a bad impression.
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PostPosted: 18:22 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Ah righty, i suppose so. Slap for me.


Just be careful that's all I'm saying - I think we'd all agree that trying someone's bike out in a big, deserted car park is an OK thing to do. But like I said above, one busy body reporting 'two hooligans wheelying in ASDA car park' could result in a right pain in the bum.
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PostPosted: 18:27 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
yea, didnt think of it like that when i was there, Its the first time ive even been on the back of anything like that, so i just kinda jumped and did it.
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PostPosted: 18:29 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
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yea, didnt think of it like that when i was there, Its the first time ive even been on the back of anything like that, so i just kinda jumped and did it.


Don't blame you - I would have as well Thumbs Up What was it like to ride? Get it out of first? Wink
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PostPosted: 18:30 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
no way, it did more in first than my bike does in 5th lol!
And when that Vboost kicks in its just something else!
I found it really good to ride, nice position, And tonnes of power - more than you need!
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PostPosted: 19:22 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Joe wrote:

ASDA carpark? ISTR reading that if somewhere like a supermarket car park has access from the road then you do need insurance etc. Unlikely you'll get caught but be careful. All it takes is one nosey neighbour to phone the police and say there are two motorbikes playing around in the car park.


Depends. If the carpark is open and has no barriers then it is classed as public road to all intent and purpose. However, if it is barriered off and the barriers are down preventing public access it reverts to being private land and you are OK, provided you have permission to be there.

Not as off-putting as it sounds, some Asdas (or other big companies with barriered carparks that are empty evenings and weekends) will give you permission to use their carparks during closed hours if you ask them
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PostPosted: 19:32 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
C'mon guys...he just had a shot of a big bike and was telling us. There is no need for nit picking.

Glad you enjoyed it Jenks, so whens the 125 up for sale? Wink
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PostPosted: 19:40 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
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C'mon guys...he just had a shot of a big bike and was telling us. There is no need for nit picking.

Glad you enjoyed it Jenks, so whens the 125 up for sale? Wink


I wasn't nit picking, I said I would have done the same. It would be a shame to get done for no license and insurance just because you didn't realise the law.
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PostPosted: 19:42 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I know mate. Just...this forum is beginning to sound more and more like grandad chat forums. Laughing And I'm no saint myself, I know! Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 20:54 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Glad you had fun Adam Thumbs Up The Vmax looks like a very tasty bike Very Happy
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PostPosted: 21:02 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm supposed to be selling my '99 carbon full power Vmax... (aye right)... If you like the Vboost with the standard setup you should try it with a TBoost kit installed or even the ZBoost. Tboost allows you to set the Vboost at the standard 6k revs, 'off' or at 3k. A Zboost allows the Vboost to be permanently on.

For an old bike it can show most bikes a thing or two traffic light to traffic light. Forget the handling horror stories...just enjoy Cool

IMHO the Vmax is one of the best looking classic bikes.

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Vmax handling a corner
https://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q73/funmonkee/vboostpic.jpg

My current Vmax and the loosely fighter'd gsxr
https://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q73/funmonkee/IMG_0193.jpg
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PostPosted: 21:10 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
vmax.dude wrote:

Vmax handling a corner
https://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q73/funmonkee/vboostpic.jpg


A bit of a misrepresentation there, it's not really standard is it. Show me a man who can do that on a standard Vmax, with the standard wheels and Dunlop qualifiers, and I'll show you a man with brown trousers. Laughing
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PostPosted: 21:10 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
it goes at 6k on his, dont know much about them, but the 125 is gonna be for sale in a few weeks lol!
just gathering some cash for test.

I tell you what though, its very scary on it!
The acceleration is immence!
Im sure his is full power too, And it has an amazing exhaust system, ill get some piccys.
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PostPosted: 21:12 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
you can tell that isnt std too, the normal tyre on the rear is like a donut lol.
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PostPosted: 21:18 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nkd666 wrote:
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Vmax handling a corner
https://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q73/funmonkee/vboostpic.jpg


A bit of a misrepresentation there, it's not really standard is it. Show me a man who can do that on a stranderd Vmax, with the standard wheels and Dunlop qualifiers, and I'll show you a man with brown trousers. Laughing


Never said that was a standard Vmax. Its a 'max with smaller front wheel and a larger rear. To educate the standard comes with an 18" front and 15" rear. There are reasons for this, mostly to do with the intended purpose of the bike, and when it was designed. Look closely the bike also has a frame brace to stop the frame flexing. I've seen bikes that have done that and they were standard, but the riders were fearless Karma and the exhaust systems and pegs were scrapped to hell...
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PostPosted: 22:01 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
This bike will be mine when my restriction period is up... and i cant f*cking wait!

Only been on the back of one but when you get 5/6 in a line nothing can compare. Some Supertrapps or Devils on the end make it sound amazing. Nothing compares. (IMHO obviously)

I dont think theres any bike i have wanted more. Although when i first saw it i thought it was vile and looked horrible... my Dad then proceeded to start it up... then the love began. Thumbs Up Mr. Green


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Not even the 98R1... Yeah i said it!
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PostPosted: 22:52 - 04 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
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For an old bike it can show most bikes a thing or two traffic light to traffic light. Forget the handling horror stories...just enjoy Cool



Yep they aint stories, they are fact, been on one and they are the easiest bike to get the pegs down on I have ever riden. Was going to buy one untill I had the ride on it. Look good and as fast as fuck in a straight line but on the twisties forget it. Confused
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LMAO that V-max is close to engine-down! Shocked
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PostPosted: 10:46 - 05 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Yep they aint stories, they are fact, been on one and they are the easiest bike to get the pegs down on I have ever riden. Was going to buy one untill I had the ride on it. Look good and as fast as fuck in a straight line but on the twisties forget it. Confused


To be honest though if you grow some balls youre not going to be too far behind. Wink Just do a couple of alterations and you'll have a max that handles, maybe not as well as the 98R1 but it'll be damn fun when you get out of the corner/when your bumhole's stopped twitching. Mr. Green Thumbs Up
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First mods should be the fork springs. £70 for nice decent progressive springs. The rear wheel can be changed so you have a better choice of rubber; a new rear wheel will set you back about £500, unless you convert a divvy900 wheel to fit. Riders then tend to go for a smaller front wheel and better shocks. Again a divvy front wheel can be made to fit and you can swap the standard Vmax shock for XJR or even GSX14 shocks. A frame brace also has a surprisingly positive effect on the feel of the bike. Go to vmaxchat.co.uk for more information on the bike including some serious mods.
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PostPosted: 12:03 - 05 Feb 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Torque05 wrote:

To be honest though if you grow some balls youre not going to be too far behind. Wink Just do a couple of alterations and you'll have a max that handles, maybe not as well as the 98R1 but it'll be damn fun when you get out of the corner/when your bumhole's stopped twitching. Mr. Green Thumbs Up


Don't matter how big your nads are its a cruiser....Cruisers wont keep up on the twisties no matter what you do to them. The ground clearence isn't there. Spending money modding it so it goes aroung corners a little bit faster is pointless when you can buy machines that will out handle it out of the crate. Wink
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