hi, my intro post is up there somewhere but i can never resist the urge to gibber on about the Vmax
i've had mine for well over 10 years and ........
it will chew rear tyres at a rate even i didn't expect
it handles like a bag of sh1t
it is uncomfortable
it has no appreciable braking ability
it drinks fuel like a v8
it will overheat when it feels like it
its massively complicated
its seriously heavy
but.....
it accelerates like nothing else i've ever ridden ( looking forward to seeing how the zzr compares) and thats pretty much all i've ever wanted, never could go round corners fast
with suitable modifications most of the above can be addressed
its got gas assisted shocks and rebuilt forks
hayabusa brakes on R1 discs
braided lines
decent tyres
corbin seat
forward controls so i'm not sat all hunched up and getting cramps in my knackered knees and ankles
decent lights ( except for indicators, they're rubbish still)
might try and get some pics up when i get home
cheers, spotty