1998 Yamaha V Max from Canada

Summary:

Fast, even when sitting still

Faults:

It put a spell on me. Tried to sell it, but couldn't, even though I don't ride much anymore.

General Comments:

Clock-like reliability. An icon, a legend... one of those things in life that requires no explanation...

For example:

What do you ride?

"oh...a V-Max"

Silence ensues.

Incredible power that you most mortals will never fully use. That's the point... you know there is always more... if you want it.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd October, 2010

1998 Yamaha V Max from United Kingdom

Summary:

Brilliant. I will never part with it

Faults:

Needed a new clutch because I used fully synthetic oil when I changed the oil.

General Comments:

Does not handle as bad as some of the press state. You get used to its character.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th February, 2005

15th Jul 2005, 18:34

Why does fully synthetic oil ruin the clutch? I have to do an oil change soon and was going to use fully synthetic... Andy.

11th Jul 2007, 18:59

Fully synthetic oil is too light!