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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by ryancdossey, Aug 27, 2015.

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    ryancdossey Member

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    Hello Guys. I'm interested to see who's still around from a few years ago. I owned a heavily modded vmax as well as a super nice maxim x. I got married, moved, had a wreck, and sold both bikes.

    I'm now working from home and I miss riding/tinkering.

    I'm not sure what bike I want to get. I originally thought about going the sport bike route but I think my wife would kill me if I dropped that kind of $$$. I LOVED both my Yamaha's so I figured why not start out like I did the first time. Get something cheaper, fix it up, and go from there.

    I'm open to any suggestions of what you guys think I should look for!
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    Sold both bikes? Because you got married or had a wreck?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Who isn't still here? Sound off...
     
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    No he's married so now he's a wreck!
    Just foolin, we all subscribe to the
    "Happy wife happy life club"
    And men live longer when married , for some poor slobs that's not a good thing.
    If that's you 2 in the picture, good looking couple! So better get a nice saddle for going on evening rides together.
     
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    Lots of maxim650's and 750's out there looking for some loving. And tons of spare parts available here from Chacal and eBay and other members.
    Have a look at Hot Spots for locations of nearby members for help finding a bike and of course Craigslist !
    Happy hunting.
     
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    image.jpg Something like this nice passenger seat
    Clean all stock

    In Vancouver BC
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Welcome back, Ryan.... Good to see you again! Hope you get used to the new format here quickly ---- lol
    Dave Fox
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    If "sport" is what you're after, how about a Seca 900RK? They're pretty, fast, and rare, so you get something quite special if you find one. I've heard the 700s are a powerful machine as well, if the "custom cruiser" look is your thing. Check out Hogfiddles' bikes in the showcase for an idea of what I'm talking about.
     
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    Man I feel like I'm walking in the dark!
     
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    Neither. You guys knew about my wreck. I posted pics and it was my fault. I went down in like my first 3 months. I got laid off at work and needed cash. Man I lost my a$# on my vmax.
     
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    I may try and track one of those down. I don't really like the look of some of the Xj's. I really liked my Maxim X but I want to do something different. Topped her out more times than I can count. Did an 800 mile+ road trip. Really felt like I was one with that bike. But I had some stuff done to it as well. I like the "Cafe" look of some of the smaller yamaha's but I think I may get bored with the power/lack of it.
     
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    Hahah that is us! I appreciate it. She doesn't like bikes. Doesn't like riding on the back either. Which is fine with me. Give me some "me" time.
     
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    You can always try a 550 seca. For what I have seen you can get a neat cafe looking bike and there is no lack of power on that little bike.
     
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    But he's had a Vmax, anything is going to seem slow. Nothing like a Max for doing smoky burnouts eh!
    I think Matti's idea of a 900 seca makes sense.
     
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    I've actually thought about it. As I like being able to push my machines hard.
     
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    Man that Vmax was an animal mine had all kinds of crap done to it. BUT I can honestly say I probably road my maxim X faster. Maybe I should just look for another Maxim X.
     
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