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    #31
    Originally posted by Notz View Post


    I'd still go for this over the V ROD
    That doesn't look too bad, what is it?

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      #32
      Originally posted by brownford View Post
      That doesn't look too bad, what is it?
      HD XLCR. Very desirable for some collectors.
      Me, i'd like to have an XR750
      '80 GS1000ST
      '92 ZX-11
      Past rides: '79 GS1000SN, '84 GPZ900R

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        #33
        Here's a handful I've restored in the past 5 years, yep, they're ALL ugly!










        Current stable:

        85 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator
        87 Kawasaki ZL1000 Eliminator
        99 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Eddie Lawson replica
        15 Yamaha VMAX - The Maroon Monsoon

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          #34
          Originally posted by Ice View Post


          Vmax > Vrod
          Vmax... rear fender has no style, wheels suk, exhaust looks like crap, the core of the bike looks bloated and whats up with those air scoops??? or, are those just really big horns made to appear as scoops.

          I guess styling was some sort of an after thought huh?
          De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

          http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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            #35
            Originally posted by rustybronco View Post
            I guess styling was some sort of an after thought huh?
            Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, for as many people that hate them, I gaurantee there are just as many that love them! Personal preference, that's all.
            Current stable:

            85 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator
            87 Kawasaki ZL1000 Eliminator
            99 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Eddie Lawson replica
            15 Yamaha VMAX - The Maroon Monsoon

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              #36
              The stock Vmax doesn't really do much for me, something about the rear end just looks dated, like it doesn't match the performance from that motor.

              A little while ago though Yamaha gave one to three high profile custom builders to give a make over on. They made them into some pretty bitchin bikes!


              This one came from the workshop of German builder Marcus Waltz



              American moto-icon Roland Sands gave the Vmax his custom touch



              And the French Ludovic Lazareth created this monster




              Plenty of pictures and videos of these three bikes on the interwebs. Search VMAX Hyper Modified if you want to see more of them

              Personally I'm torn between RSD's slimmed down bike and the brutal batman-esque Lazareth custom....

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                #37
                As a comparison the the custom V-Max's I found a fantastic looking custom V-Rod. Those who wanted to put that motor into a sporting chassis and geometry may appreciate this effort.



                No idea who did the work, but it looks great to my eye!

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                  #38
                  Originally posted by 83GS1100E_Tornado View Post
                  The first time you get on a VMAX and the V-boost kicks in a 6K and almost rips your arms out of the socket, you'll change your mind. Only top heavy in parking lots and standing still, once you get em' going they're just like any other big 80's UJM, and you can upgrade the suspension front and rear with Progressives to make for a very comfortable ride. Try it, you'll like it!
                  Try it? LMAO. If I cant get past the looks I cant get on the bike.
                  Dude, seriously they have got to be one of the ugliest bikes ever made.
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                  78 GS1000
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                    #39
                    Originally posted by Eli69 View Post
                    it's like the grateful dead - some people just don't "get it".
                    Or kinda like Harley, some people just dont get it
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                    78 GS1000
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                      #40
                      Originally posted by Octain View Post
                      Try it? LMAO. If I cant get past the looks I cant get on the bike.
                      Dude, seriously they have got to be one of the ugliest bikes ever made.
                      Said the man with 3 of the ugliest bikes ever made in his signature.
                      Current stable:

                      85 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator
                      87 Kawasaki ZL1000 Eliminator
                      99 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Eddie Lawson replica
                      15 Yamaha VMAX - The Maroon Monsoon

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                        #41
                        Originally posted by 83GS1100E_Tornado View Post
                        Said the man with 3 of the ugliest bikes ever made in his signature.
                        Where? Who?

                        Not everyone can appreciate the simple beauties in life with closed eyes, err, I mean mind..
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                        78 GS1000
                        04 HD Fatboy

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                          #42
                          Originally posted by Frank Z. View Post
                          HD XLCR. Very desirable for some collectors.
                          Me, i'd like to have an XR750
                          I can't believe I compimented the looks of a cafe racer. At least it doesn't have the cheesy ironing-board-with-a-lump-in-the-back seat on it.

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                            #43
                            The V-Rod is generally not considered a 'real' Harley by the masses, but I like it okay. The styling is fine, but for me even though the motor isn't a world beater by modern standards it IS a good strong well designed modern power plant with plenty of untapped potential. If they would put that motor in a more sporty chassis I'd REALLY be interested. Maybe not interested enough to buy one, but I'd really like to see them go beyond their traditional customer base, I don't see why they can't. At very least I'd like to see SOME American company do it but we're a bit funny about such things here apparently.
                            "Men will never be free until Mark learns to do The Twist."

                            -Denis D'shaker

                            79 GS750N

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                              #44
                              Originally posted by Notz View Post


                              I'd still go for this over the V ROD
                              My Dad rode Harleys for years and had one of those brand new, he said it wasn't very good.

                              Now this is a v-twin Buell I want



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                                #45
                                Now THIS is a real Harley!

                                Current stable:

                                85 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator
                                87 Kawasaki ZL1000 Eliminator
                                99 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Eddie Lawson replica
                                15 Yamaha VMAX - The Maroon Monsoon

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