Kevin Brown
New member
Hi Gang
I own a 94 V max 600 & a 94 V max 750
I enjoy both but feel the 600 has really not a lot of value so I don't mind modifying it for better trail use. Im 6ft tall with a bad back . I cant justify spending $5000 + for amount that I ride & I love the look of the old 94-96 v maxes. So I see a few upgrades a better skid maybe out of a 96 V max 600 xt or even better 97 xtc which has 11.5 " of travel vrs the stock 8.5 of travel. I think the front struts which are basically pogo sticks could be upgraded to v max 4 adjustable dampening models (will they fit)? Maybe a 2-3" handle bar riser & a taller seat from a 96 v max 600 xt. I have talked to a few riders down here & even my Yamaha dealer & all feel the problems is really 2 issues. Suspension travel & ergonomics. The new sleds have your feet almost underneath you, therefore its easy to transfer your weight to them in rough conditions. Ofcourse the other option is just buy a 96 Vmax600 XT. Any suggestions guys?? Is there enough benefit for all the effort of either modifying mine or purchasing a different model vmax600 xt. Riding style = 20-50 mph based on conditions usually 70-120mile day trips. Usually groomed trails. I say loosely as they tend to have moguls at days end. Based on my back issues I don't put my feet in the wells up front but keep my legs bent & feet near underneath me to help act as shocks. This helps a lot but I have long legs. Maybe a seat 2-3" taller would make significant difference. ??? but I don't know. Any advice would be very appreciated.
Thanks
Kevin
I own a 94 V max 600 & a 94 V max 750
I enjoy both but feel the 600 has really not a lot of value so I don't mind modifying it for better trail use. Im 6ft tall with a bad back . I cant justify spending $5000 + for amount that I ride & I love the look of the old 94-96 v maxes. So I see a few upgrades a better skid maybe out of a 96 V max 600 xt or even better 97 xtc which has 11.5 " of travel vrs the stock 8.5 of travel. I think the front struts which are basically pogo sticks could be upgraded to v max 4 adjustable dampening models (will they fit)? Maybe a 2-3" handle bar riser & a taller seat from a 96 v max 600 xt. I have talked to a few riders down here & even my Yamaha dealer & all feel the problems is really 2 issues. Suspension travel & ergonomics. The new sleds have your feet almost underneath you, therefore its easy to transfer your weight to them in rough conditions. Ofcourse the other option is just buy a 96 Vmax600 XT. Any suggestions guys?? Is there enough benefit for all the effort of either modifying mine or purchasing a different model vmax600 xt. Riding style = 20-50 mph based on conditions usually 70-120mile day trips. Usually groomed trails. I say loosely as they tend to have moguls at days end. Based on my back issues I don't put my feet in the wells up front but keep my legs bent & feet near underneath me to help act as shocks. This helps a lot but I have long legs. Maybe a seat 2-3" taller would make significant difference. ??? but I don't know. Any advice would be very appreciated.
Thanks
Kevin