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New VMax at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show 5 years 5 months ago #1

This thread discusses the Content article: New VMax at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show Like the new mono shock rear setup.	fxstein OFFLINE Moderator Time to Ride! This is VMax! Posts: 6323 Thank you received: 432
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Re:New VMax at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show 5 years 5 months ago #2

fxstein wrote: This thread discusses the Content article: New VMax at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show Like the new mono shock rear setup. Anybody have any first hand knowledge why a monoshock is superior to twins?	mikemax04 OFFLINE Expert Max Posts: 541 Thank you received: 43
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Re:New VMax at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show 5 years 5 months ago #3

All about geometry. A single shock in the center will allow for smoother, more precise dampening of the rear tire. The old outboard shocks are fine until you want more aggressive handling. Think of leaning a motorcycle into a corner, the outboard shock is not compressed the same distance as the inboard one creating flex in the swingarm and uneven expansion when coming upright. As handling is a major selling point and most of the mods to the old Max are handling upgrades the mono shock is the logical choice.

Just my 2 cents,

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Re:New VMax at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show 5 years 5 months ago #4

Thanks Jim. That was probably worth three cents. I guess we'll find out when we ride it ourselves. Don't think that those that don't really ride very aggressively in the twisties (like me) will notice the improvement but an upgrade is always worth having.	mikemax04 OFFLINE Expert Max Posts: 541 Thank you received: 43
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Re:New VMax at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show 5 years 5 months ago #5

As I have about $4000 in suspension upgrades (solid motor mounts, full Progressive suspension, 18" wheels w/radials.... and the list goes on) just so I can scrape the pegs when hammering the twisties I would love the upgraded suspension.

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PS:My wife keeps saying I am wasting my money as I have $15,000 invested in a $5,000 bike....... she just doesnt understand:lol:

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Re:New VMax at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show 5 years 5 months ago #6

Will they ever...	fxstein OFFLINE Moderator Time to Ride! This is VMax! Posts: 6323 Thank you received: 432
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Re:New VMax at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show 5 years 5 months ago #7

But the bike on the front page of this site does not seem to have a mono-shock, that is a pity as we are talking 2008 here. But still not enough to put me off the bike.. I find it interesting that the scoops are going to be functional as well as decorative.. That is a nice idea..	Marky_Max OFFLINE Fresh Max Posts: 43
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Re:New VMax at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show 5 years 5 months ago #8

Marky_Max wrote:

But the bike on the front page of this site does not seem to have a mono-shock, that is a pity as we are talking 2008 here.
But still not enough to put me off the bike..

I find it interesting that the scoops are going to be functional as well as decorative.. That is a nice idea..

The pics on the front page are the official pics of the VMax prototype. We have not gotten our hands on new pics with the redesigned mono shock rear. The Tokyo photos are the only solid evidence of the re-design in progress.