yes or no

Scot · 10-22-2009, 09:23 PM

I'm on the fence.

I replaced the side panels, scoops, and manifold covers with carbon fiber pieces. Too much?

Trip · 10-22-2009, 09:25 PM

not real noticeable, it's up to you. Looks ok.

askmrjesus · 10-22-2009, 09:52 PM

I'm not an huge fan of CF for purely decorative functions, but I do like the look of the scoops over the stock units.

The V-Max is a very masculine looking bike to begin with, so to my eye, the manifold cover and side panels look out of place. Personally, if I were to "Mad Max" a V-Max, I would lean more toward nickle plated manifolds, and brushed aluminum side panels, with lots of holes drilled into them.

JC

Antwanny · 10-22-2009, 09:55 PM

do eeeeet

Scot · 10-22-2009, 09:55 PM

but dude, it's down to like 596lbs now!

Like I said, I'm on the fence.

Amber Lamps · 10-22-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scot

but dude, it's down to like 596lbs now!

Like I said, I'm on the fence.

What year is it?

Scot · 10-22-2009, 10:01 PM

02

Mr Lefty · 10-22-2009, 09:42 PM

looks good

FT BSTRD · 10-22-2009, 09:44 PM

I like 'em. Subtle.

OTB · 10-22-2009, 09:46 PM

I thought the whole point of the Vmax was "too much of a good thing is Wonderful"

10-22-2009, 09:23 PM	#1
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	yes or no I'm on the fence. I replaced the side panels, scoops, and manifold covers with carbon fiber pieces. Too much?

10-22-2009, 09:52 PM	#3
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	I'm not an huge fan of CF for purely decorative functions, but I do like the look of the scoops over the stock units. The V-Max is a very masculine looking bike to begin with, so to my eye, the manifold cover and side panels look out of place. Personally, if I were to "Mad Max" a V-Max, I would lean more toward nickle plated manifolds, and brushed aluminum side panels, with lots of holes drilled into them. JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me. Last edited by askmrjesus; 10-22-2009 at 09:55 PM.. Reason: Needed more s's and less a's

10-22-2009, 09:44 PM	#9
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	I like 'em. Subtle. __________________ "I do get tired of reading,'my buddy is a racer and says the Buell will never work' I always want to say 'Who the FCK is your buddy and is he faster than Shawn Higbee?" --Erik Buell*

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10-22-2009, 09:55 PM	#4
Antwanny WERA White Plate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,047	do eeeeet

10-22-2009, 10:01 PM	#7
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	02

10-22-2009, 09:42 PM	#8
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	looks good

10-22-2009, 09:46 PM	#10
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	I thought the whole point of the Vmax was "too much of a good thing is Wonderful"