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Farewell VMax

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I change my Vmax 2009 for the new FZ 10.
I was a real VMax fan:1985,1995,2005 (20 th anniversary ) and 2009.The 3 first were changed at 100,000 kms and at 60,000 kms the 2009 was added with a supercharger (GForce division ).13,000 kms later the pain in my back was really no fun si I changed for a FJ 09 to go to Blue Ridge Parkway (at that time the FZ was not on the market in Quebec).But when I came back it was.One ride was enough:the power,the sound and the suspension = happiness.
6,000 kms later winter time ...
A special bike for sure...
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Yammyboy113
Welcome aboard. My 2017 FZ10 is my fifth FZ. Had four FZ1's before this one.
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I brought my FZ-10 in Columbus, Ga. in September and I have vin # 00004.I am planning to hit the Dragon in late May. Anybody want to meet up then?
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GaBoy said:
I brought my FZ-10 in Columbus, Ga. in September and I have vin # 00004.I am planning to hit the Dragon in late May. Anybody want to meet up then?
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That will be memorial weekend. That's my birthday, I'll be the big 60. My little sister is coming Down that week to visit. If I can break away I'll meet you on the way there.Just remind me.lol.
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60 years old

I am 67 years old,am I the oldest ? lol
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Im looking forward to my 60th, im to bulky in this pic, time to get shreaded for the big 60,lol. That was my 4th FZ1 i had custom painted.

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Maybe,I could hit your riding spot ... Blood Mountain, since that is on my way up there to the Dragon.
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No you're not the oldest here, come April I'm turning 69. Of course, once I fire off my Beast, I'm only 20.
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And here I thought I was the oldest at 56 riding my FZ10. VIN #94
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RG1
What part of the VIN # tells you its build order? Is it the last 4 digits I'm guessing? Mine is 1574 if that's the case. To keep on topic, I too ditched my V-Max to get an FZ. Worlds apart but both really great bikes.
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GaBoy said:
No you're not the oldest here, come April I'm turning 69. Of course, once I fire off my Beast, I'm only 20.
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IowaFZ10 said:
And here I thought I was the oldest at 56 riding my FZ10. VIN #94
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Nice!! Thanks for making me feel young at 46 guys!!! LOL
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DaveInWoodland
Always wanted to ride a V-Max. Love my FZ too though. I'll be 60 in November so at least I'm not the oldest fart here. But close :)
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DaveInWoodland said:
Always wanted to ride a V-Max. Love my FZ too though. I'll be 60 in November so at least I'm not the oldest fart here. But close :)
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That V-Max was a helluva bike, I kinda wish I hung on to it but I just know that I am not a 2 bike guy. I have a hard enough time finding/making time to ride one bike. You may indeed be an "older" fart but let's not call you and "OLD" fart just yet, lol. I will be 46 in a couple of weeks and it makes me feel good knowing that older guys are riding this bike. My son picked on me and told me that I was too old for that bike, said it was for "young" people, lol. The little punk!

The V-Max was/is an iconic bike and I am glad I got to own one. It had a bad rap for being ill handling, I didn't find that to be the case really. I knew not to push it beyond what it was built to do. It handled FAR better than any Harley but a refrigerator on an appliance dolly handles better than most Harleys, lol!
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That V-Max was a helluva bike, I kinda wish I hung on to it but I just know that I am not a 2 bike guy. I have a hard enough time finding/making time to ride one bike. You may indeed be an "older" fart but let's not call you and "OLD" fart just yet, lol. I will be 46 in a couple of weeks and it makes me feel good knowing that older guys are riding this bike. My son picked on me and told me that I was too old for that bike, said it was for "young" people, lol. The little punk!

The V-Max was/is an iconic bike and I am glad I got to own one. It had a bad rap for being ill handling, I didn't find that to be the case really. I knew not to push it beyond what it was built to do. It handled FAR better than any Harley but a refrigerator on an appliance dolly handles better than most Harleys, lol!
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That's funny cause I tell people that since I turned 60 years young I had to sell my cruiser ( Raider ) and get back on a naked sport bike before I start looking like a Santa clause on a harley,lol. .

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