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Scot
10-22-2009, 08:23 PM
I'm on the fence.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/4035721586_0a2127712c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2541/4035721656_b5161bf314_b.jpg


I replaced the side panels, scoops, and manifold covers with carbon fiber pieces. Too much?
Trip
10-22-2009, 08:25 PM
not real noticeable, it's up to you. Looks ok.
Mr Lefty
10-22-2009, 08:42 PM
looks good
FT BSTRD
10-22-2009, 08:44 PM
I like 'em. Subtle.
OTB
10-22-2009, 08:46 PM
I thought the whole point of the Vmax was "too much of a good thing is Wonderful"
askmrjesus
10-22-2009, 08:52 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, 08:55 PM
do eeeeet
Scot
10-22-2009, 08:55 PM
but dude, it's down to like 596lbs now!

Like I said, I'm on the fence.
Amber Lamps
10-22-2009, 08:59 PM
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, 09:01 PM
02
racedoll
10-22-2009, 09:20 PM
It is hard to say since I don't know what it looked like before.
The important thing is that YOU like it.
Amber Lamps
10-22-2009, 09:40 PM
02

Mine was an '88... are those Dale Walker braces I see? Did you also get the V-Boost kit? Those braces and the engine guards were the best mods that I ever made to my bike!!!
Scot
10-22-2009, 09:46 PM
I have the vboost kit the swedish guy on ebay sells. It's installed but currently unplugged. Vboost phasing in @ 3k is problematic when traffic is slow going. It also murders my mileage.
Scot
10-22-2009, 09:57 PM
It is hard to say since I don't know what it looked like before.
The important thing is that YOU like it.


That's just it, I don't know if I do. The previous shots are in that bikes/mugs thread
SteveP
10-22-2009, 10:02 PM
Lets see a full profile shot. Hard to tell just seeing the bits like that.
Scot
10-22-2009, 10:13 PM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/3996393516_a64cd494c4_b.jpg
Gas Man
10-22-2009, 10:52 PM
Looks good! DO EEETTT
shmike
10-23-2009, 12:01 AM
I thought I liked the update until you posted the profile shot.

I prefer the "before" better.

Like JC said, I think the black and chrome are more "Max", I also dig the flames on the fintakes.
Amber Lamps
10-23-2009, 01:44 AM
I have the vboost kit the swedish guy on ebay sells. It's installed but currently unplugged. Vboost phasing in @ 3k is problematic when traffic is slow going. It also murders my mileage.

Dale Walker sells/sold a kit that allowed the rider to totally control V-Boost with a button... very handy!
karl_1052
10-23-2009, 07:36 AM
I like it both ways, but I think it would look best with the stock side covers and the carbon "intake".
Particle Man
10-23-2009, 08:49 AM
I too think it looks good either way... but it's a freakin' V-Max so it'll be moving so fast nobody will be able to see it but you :lol:
Rider
10-23-2009, 08:51 AM
Save your money.
z06boy
10-23-2009, 09:09 AM
It looks good but so does the stock pic.
MissHell
10-23-2009, 09:11 PM
Like both.

In general, Vmax is hawt! :dribble:
racedoll
10-23-2009, 10:14 PM
I like the subtle flames in the stock version, but it is your bike so ultimately your choice.
CasterTroy
10-24-2009, 08:34 AM
I like before
was92v
10-24-2009, 08:45 AM
I like the carbon. That Max gooks great.
Scot
10-24-2009, 11:15 AM
I'm going with stock scoops, carbon side covers/manifold covers. The scoops are too much part of the design. I think that change is what I didn't like.
the chi
10-24-2009, 12:38 PM
I dig it. :drool:
ericr
10-24-2009, 02:11 PM
I like it both ways but personally I think I prefere it without the CF parts.
tached1000rr
10-24-2009, 02:18 PM
I'm gonna say without the carbon fiber bits
Scot
10-24-2009, 03:28 PM
The stock side panels need paint. They are the wrong silver, and are also dinged up a bit. I have a rear dirt catcher that has a custom width carbon fiber end. It was out of place as it was the only thing carbon. I'm going to leave the side covers carbon (I like the darked out look) and the subtle manifold covers.