Jeff... Another very informative video as all of your others about the VMAX 1700. I've been a previous VMAX 1200 owner twice and loved both of them. In both instances, I had to sell my bikes for various financial reasons. Since the Gen 2 VMAX came out, I have done nothing to get into the newer version.... UNTIL NOW! I found a great deal on a 2015 that had just under 900 miles on it. It is in the process of being shipped to me cross country as I type and should be at my doorstep at the end of March due to weather & scheduling of the transportation company I'm using being very busy. This is the first time I have commented on any of your videos but I can tell you that I have watched almost all of them and enjoyed the content as well as your presentations. If you have anything new to share, I will be viewing them for sure, so keep them coming! Thanks!
Hey Mark, I'm glad you like the videos. I will continue making them. I am having fun and I'm learning a lot about so many things as I create them. When I bought my VMAX I had no idea that a few months later I would have a RUclips channel. One day, I'll create a video on how and why I started all this. As for your new bike,...Wow! Only 900 miles. That's practically brand new. I hope your delivery goes as planned and you get it by the end of March. Let us know when you get it. Thanks for watching my videos.
Having your VMAX's suspension set up properly is one of the best upgrades you can do. Had mine set up here in the UK professionally, took one hour and £40. well worth it.
@@chrisvantassel8867 I just noticed a general improvement overall. It rides stiffer now but it handles way better. It'll never be a R1 but still takes them by surprise now. Worth 40 quid all day.
@@chrisvantassel8867 the front heaviness will go away if you keep your front tyre at 42psi and back 42psi too. This is important. This is the right pressure. Invest in a good air pressure gauge. Cheers.
@@themalaailaanaa1347 Ya, ultimately I did discover that. It helps tremendously. Still heavy at slower speeds but the whole bike corners much better with the higher pressures, almost like a naked bike. Cheers!!
Thank you Jeff and it’s good to know the count & clicks. Probably help if I can get some weight off myself too. I’ve passed the 3,000 mile mark this week. Hoping for another small ride later today . Take care 👍 You might be familiar with Allen Millyard , if not he some fascinating motorcycle videos I know you’d appreciate.
Hey Jared. I haven’t run across Millyard’s site, but I will check it out. The weather here is going to be great all weekend, so plenty of riding for me. 😎 I hope you got in a good ride today. Thanks again for watching and commenting.
DO YOU HAPPEN TO KNOW IF THERE ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THESE SETTINGS FOR BODY WEIGHT ETC. PERHAPS AN IDEA OF WHAT THESE ADJUSTMENTS WILL AFFECT SUCH AS HANDLING?
It all depends on your style of riding (easy or aggressive)road conditions (flat or bumpy)😮tire pressure and personal preference. The preload you adjust according to your weight including your gear and personal items or if you carry a passenger as the bike should not sag less than 20% or more than 30%. Damping and rebounding compression are easier to adjust as you can change anytime without special tools. There are no perfect setting, only the settings that work for you. Jeff seems to be light weight so he might use soft preload settings which seems more ideal for him and his style of riding. I don’t see in his videos riding aggressively. When I ride sports bike on a track I prefer compression damping and rebound on the stiffer side and tire pressure a bit lower so it increases my traction on a curve. Remember I corner above 100mph. I was trained by former motorcycle racer Keith code. You should check his books
Hi...I've done about 40,000 km of rough riding on my Vmax1700 and repaired my rear shock 2 times. I'd like to replace ot with a good aftermarket shock but am having trouble finding one. Could you please direct me to this end. Thsnk you.
Good video. I'd be interested to know how this affects the height of the bike. Does it bring the saddle lower to the ground when your weight is on the bike?
Thanks, 130lbs? Wow, Thats like Jay Gleason! How tall are you? Are you able to straddle the wide saddle and have good foot control on ground? Are you able to move the bike around comfortably?
Jeff, you do a great job on detailing the V-max! Very interesting and informative for sure. More you tubers could take notice on your style of speaking clearly and professionally when explaining things :) Thanks in part to your videos, I purchased a new one yesterday and will be picking it up tomorrow AM...YaY! Jeff, I have one concern.... I'm 5'11, and when sitting on the bike only about 2/3 of my feet are on the ground. What is the easiest way to get them flat? Will backing off the pre-load lower the seat a bit? I see they offer lowering brackets and shorter shocks for the rear, lowered seats, internal springs or sliding the fork tree up front. I am not a canyon carver and have no intention of trying to be really fast around curves. A lowered center of gravity and straight line stability is what I am after. Thanks very much for any tips or ideas that you can offer....Gene :)
Thank you Gene. I'm glad you liked the videos and they helped in your decision. As for getting my feet on the ground, if you have seen my Comprehensive Review video, you know I am only 5'6" and 130 lbs. Additionally, my inseam is 30 inches. Therefore, I struggle with the feet issue as well. I have my pre-loads backed out all the way, which may fix your issue completely depending on your weight. When I ride two up, I can flat foot it. This is something I have had to deal with all my life, so I'm used to it. My VMAX actually sits slightly lower than my previous bike (V65 Magna). Congrats on the new VMAX. I hope all goes well today with picking it up. Let us know.
@@JeffMarcum Hey Jeff thank you so much for the reply and comments! I am sorry I did not reply sooner....the last few weeks have been nuts! Right before I picked the bike up.....the dealer / salesman tried some funny chinese math with me and I cancelled the deal. I ended up a week later with a 21 Harley Fat Bob. Honestly, I love the Fat Bob so much I'm really glad it worked out the way that it did. Thank you again for the reply and ride safe my friend...Gene.
@@MrSolidman48 I hate that last minute funky math, especially if they have a monopoly on the bike because they are the only dealership around. I'm glad you found a bike and a deal you are happy with. Enjoy the new ride. Coincidently, just yesterday I put a picture of a Fat Bob in one of my upcoming videos. 😎
@@JeffMarcum You nailed it Jeff! (not your first rodeo either) I guess they thought I HAD to have it! lol In my 20's that would have been true....but not in my late 50's! I appreciate your reply brother and I turned on notifications so I will check out the new vid. I already changed the bars and risers and have ordered mid controls for the Harley. I love the look and performance of the bike....but the drag bars were too much of a lean forward for my lower back. 3" risers and a moto bar cured that. The semi-forward controls are perfect for speeds less than 60 mph. After that the wind is constantly trying to open your legs with no relief. The mid controls will cure that. All it takes is $$$$$$ and wrench time! lol
@@JeffMarcum now that you mention the super magna .... you have to remember that Yamaha specifically made the Vmax1200 for the short man to go fast... Till the little vboost rocket was born there were no real fast motorcycles for the short man to go comfortably superfast.
You have very informative videos but I have one question for you. Did you buy the bike like everybody else that buys the bike because of the muscle and actually use the muscle? You don't seem like someone that would write it like me. Once in a while you have to ride it like you stole it. I have a 2016 VMAX with a gurued gear ECU flash. I thought it was evil before and now it's a monster.
My question. Is what is the (definition) effect of changing those settings.... Like: Increasing pre-load does what? Increasing rebound does what? and finally the effects of compression. Understand? I say this as I would like a firmer ride. with 245 pound frame I would imagine I need to remove some of compression (so it does not squat as low when I sit on it, etc. etc. Thanks
If your bike is sinking lower than you like when you sit on it, you should increase your spring pre-load, especially in the rear. To increase the firmness while riding, try increasing your compression settings by turning them clockwise.
I have my preloads set to softest because I only weigh 130 lbs. All other settings are set to the standard settings. Overall I tend to prefer softer settings.
@@JeffMarcum ruclips.net/video/cr2BGjolN2E/видео.html&ab_channel=R2MOTOSGP Maybe i goofed because i can't open it myself and maybe it's a motogp one ....might be my bad...1000 apologies...and i want to stop things touching my undercarriage so is it ok to keep the fork at it's stiffest ?
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Jeff... Another very informative video as all of your others about the VMAX 1700. I've been a previous VMAX 1200 owner twice and loved both of them. In both instances, I had to sell my bikes for various financial reasons. Since the Gen 2 VMAX came out, I have done nothing to get into the newer version.... UNTIL NOW! I found a great deal on a 2015 that had just under 900 miles on it. It is in the process of being shipped to me cross country as I type and should be at my doorstep at the end of March due to weather & scheduling of the transportation company I'm using being very busy. This is the first time I have commented on any of your videos but I can tell you that I have watched almost all of them and enjoyed the content as well as your presentations. If you have anything new to share, I will be viewing them for sure, so keep them coming! Thanks!
Hey Mark, I'm glad you like the videos. I will continue making them. I am having fun and I'm learning a lot about so many things as I create them. When I bought my VMAX I had no idea that a few months later I would have a RUclips channel. One day, I'll create a video on how and why I started all this. As for your new bike,...Wow! Only 900 miles. That's practically brand new. I hope your delivery goes as planned and you get it by the end of March. Let us know when you get it. Thanks for watching my videos.
Thanks Jeff!! I would have never looked that up.; just finished adjusting mine😊
Perfect explanation. I'll be sharing this with the VMAX.net forum.
Great. Thank you.
Just purchased 2020 model yesterday waiting delivery. your video is good preview lecture :)
Congrats on the purchase. Thanks for watching.
That was very useful and clear. Thanks very much. I'll be checking mine tomorrow!!
I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Jeff, another great video and production!! You have skillz. :)
Thanks again Jay.
thank you.
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
Having your VMAX's suspension set up properly is one of the best upgrades you can do. Had mine set up here in the UK professionally, took one hour and £40. well worth it.
DID ANY OF YOUR ADJUSTMENTS HELP THE FRONT END HEAVINESS?
@@chrisvantassel8867 I just noticed a general improvement overall. It rides stiffer now but it handles way better. It'll never be a R1 but still takes them by surprise now. Worth 40 quid all day.
@@chrisvantassel8867 the front heaviness will go away if you keep your front tyre at 42psi and back 42psi too. This is important. This is the right pressure. Invest in a good air pressure gauge. Cheers.
@@themalaailaanaa1347 Ya, ultimately I did discover that. It helps tremendously. Still heavy at slower speeds but the whole bike corners much better with the higher pressures, almost like a naked bike. Cheers!!
Now flash it...
Thank you Jeff and it’s good to know the count & clicks. Probably help if I can get some weight off myself too. I’ve passed the 3,000 mile mark this week. Hoping for another small ride later today . Take care 👍 You might be familiar with Allen Millyard , if not he some fascinating motorcycle videos I know you’d appreciate.
Hey Jared. I haven’t run across Millyard’s site, but I will check it out. The weather here is going to be great all weekend, so plenty of riding for me. 😎 I hope you got in a good ride today. Thanks again for watching and commenting.
DO YOU HAPPEN TO KNOW IF THERE ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THESE SETTINGS FOR BODY WEIGHT ETC. PERHAPS AN IDEA OF WHAT THESE ADJUSTMENTS WILL AFFECT SUCH AS HANDLING?
It all depends on your style of riding (easy or aggressive)road conditions (flat or bumpy)😮tire pressure and personal preference. The preload you adjust according to your weight including your gear and personal items or if you carry a passenger as the bike should not sag less than 20% or more than 30%. Damping and rebounding compression are easier to adjust as you can change anytime without special tools. There are no perfect setting, only the settings that work for you. Jeff seems to be light weight so he might use soft preload settings which seems more ideal for him and his style of riding. I don’t see in his videos riding aggressively. When I ride sports bike on a track I prefer compression damping and rebound on the stiffer side and tire pressure a bit lower so it increases my traction on a curve. Remember I corner above 100mph. I was trained by former motorcycle racer Keith code. You should check his books
Hey Jeff on my 2015 the front pre load adjuster is bigger than a 14 mm, my 16 mm would not fit or 14mm
It would be intresting to know how your settings are.Greatings Bas Germany
I have the front and rear spring preloads at the softest setting and all other adjustments are on the normal settings.
Hello Jeff, I'm about 165, what setting do you recommend for the safest setting
I have honestly never needed to adjust mine.
Hi...I've done about 40,000 km of rough riding on my Vmax1700 and repaired my rear shock 2 times. I'd like to replace ot with a good aftermarket shock but am having trouble finding one. Could you please direct me to this end. Thsnk you.
Good video. I'd be interested to know how this affects the height of the bike. Does it bring the saddle lower to the ground when your weight is on the bike?
My weight is not enough to lower the bike much. As I explained in my Comprehensive Review video, I only weigh 130 lbs.
Thanks, 130lbs? Wow, Thats like Jay Gleason! How tall are you? Are you able to straddle the wide saddle and have good foot control on ground? Are you able to move the bike around comfortably?
Jeff, you do a great job on detailing the V-max! Very interesting and informative for sure. More you tubers could take notice on your style of speaking clearly and professionally when explaining things :) Thanks in part to your videos, I purchased a new one yesterday and will be picking it up tomorrow AM...YaY! Jeff, I have one concern....
I'm 5'11, and when sitting on the bike only about 2/3 of my feet are on the ground. What is the easiest way to get them flat? Will backing off the pre-load lower the seat a bit? I see they offer lowering brackets and shorter shocks for the rear, lowered seats, internal springs or sliding the fork tree up front. I am not a canyon carver and have no intention of trying to be really fast around curves. A lowered center of gravity and straight line stability is what I am after. Thanks very much for any tips or ideas that you can offer....Gene :)
Thank you Gene. I'm glad you liked the videos and they helped in your decision. As for getting my feet on the ground, if you have seen my Comprehensive Review video, you know I am only 5'6" and 130 lbs. Additionally, my inseam is 30 inches. Therefore, I struggle with the feet issue as well. I have my pre-loads backed out all the way, which may fix your issue completely depending on your weight. When I ride two up, I can flat foot it. This is something I have had to deal with all my life, so I'm used to it. My VMAX actually sits slightly lower than my previous bike (V65 Magna). Congrats on the new VMAX. I hope all goes well today with picking it up. Let us know.
@@JeffMarcum Hey Jeff thank you so much for the reply and comments! I am sorry I did not reply sooner....the last few weeks have been nuts! Right before I picked the bike up.....the dealer / salesman tried some funny chinese math with me and I cancelled the deal. I ended up a week later with a 21 Harley Fat Bob. Honestly, I love the Fat Bob so much I'm really glad it worked out the way that it did. Thank you again for the reply and ride safe my friend...Gene.
@@MrSolidman48 I hate that last minute funky math, especially if they have a monopoly on the bike because they are the only dealership around. I'm glad you found a bike and a deal you are happy with. Enjoy the new ride. Coincidently, just yesterday I put a picture of a Fat Bob in one of my upcoming videos. 😎
@@JeffMarcum You nailed it Jeff! (not your first rodeo either) I guess they thought I HAD to have it! lol In my 20's that would have been true....but not in my late 50's! I appreciate your reply brother and I turned on notifications so I will check out the new vid. I already changed the bars and risers and have ordered mid controls for the Harley. I love the look and performance of the bike....but the drag bars were too much of a lean forward for my lower back. 3" risers and a moto bar cured that. The semi-forward controls are perfect for speeds less than 60 mph. After that the wind is constantly trying to open your legs with no relief. The mid controls will cure that. All it takes is $$$$$$ and wrench time! lol
@@JeffMarcum now that you mention the super magna .... you have to remember that Yamaha specifically made the Vmax1200 for the short man to go fast...
Till the little vboost rocket was born there were no real fast motorcycles for the short man to go comfortably superfast.
You have very informative videos but I have one question for you. Did you buy the bike like everybody else that buys the bike because of the muscle and actually use the muscle? You don't seem like someone that would write it like me. Once in a while you have to ride it like you stole it. I have a 2016 VMAX with a gurued gear ECU flash. I thought it was evil before and now it's a monster.
My question. Is what is the (definition) effect of changing those settings.... Like: Increasing pre-load does what? Increasing rebound does what? and finally the effects of compression. Understand? I say this as I would like a firmer ride. with 245 pound frame I would imagine I need to remove some of compression (so it does not squat as low when I sit on it, etc. etc. Thanks
If your bike is sinking lower than you like when you sit on it, you should increase your spring pre-load, especially in the rear. To increase the firmness while riding, try increasing your compression settings by turning them clockwise.
This shit is like rocket science low key trial and ride type of thing because no standard setting base on weight
I HAVE SAME MOTORCYCLE M0dil 2018
Do you prefer to have a tighter or more loose suspension when street riding
I have my preloads set to softest because I only weigh 130 lbs. All other settings are set to the standard settings. Overall I tend to prefer softer settings.
@@JeffMarcum What are the standard settings?
Very good video Jeff .... if you want to know how to by-pass the computer to start the fans, just send me a text, I do watch RUclips every day ....
Thanks for the offer. Thanks for watching.
I have a 2012 , I'll appreciate that good information thanks
Pls share this information with me...
Just want to tell you that i shared another video of yours and it said it's private.
That's weird, I have all of my videos set to public. Which video was it?
@@JeffMarcum ruclips.net/video/cr2BGjolN2E/видео.html&ab_channel=R2MOTOSGP
Maybe i goofed because i can't open it myself and maybe it's a motogp one ....might be my bad...1000 apologies...and i want to stop things touching my undercarriage so is it ok to keep the fork at it's stiffest ?