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I'd prefer it a little more bare as well but I can see why they did what they did. They had to integrate the ducts for the intake. Still looks hot and as much as I love my '08 I'm sure I'd trade up if the deal was right.

Do you mean precipitated or inspired by the V-max? Because it certainly isn't based on another manufacturer's bike. And by the way... I like it!

I've had a cafe project brewing for several years now and between laziness and a POS garage it's been delayed. I think this winter I'm finally going to move all the stuff to my friend's garage and get rolling on it. I've already chopped the frame and had it, the swing arm, and the rims powder-coated as well as the getting the wheels freshly laced up. Oh, it's a Yamaha TX500 BTW so, no good access to Honda parts. lol

My balls are so heavy they act as an anchor.

I've been that close or closer. I hate them damn things. They are delicious at times though.

Fighter it!

Hmmmm.... The 400 doesn't fit me well. I wonder how the 1000 would fit me. I don't need it I just picked up a Arai but, the price is crazy.

After buying my new left-over '08 I will definitely try to buy my next new one the same way.

Well to argue that... Light is directional and would require the receptors to be oriented towards the incoming light source whereas (most) sound is non-directional and does not require it's receptors to be aimed at it.

Get a left-over Tuono.

I like it!

It's a good looking bike (I'm partial to nakeds) but, I think it was pretty dumb to make another naked so close in size to the top dog of your line. They should of kept it a 600 and brought out a 250 as well. Yamaha really has poor choices for newbs.

That little 'tard would be fun possibly.

Great thread. I look forward to more updates.

Which end if the brush?

Or do like I did buy a brand new 2 year old left-over for 45% of the MSRP.

The exhaust looks so much better black and the triple black one is sex.

I'd like it in Kawi green without the gay graphics.

I love the way the bike looks. I only ever sat on one. (it was comfortable). It was at the top of my list but, the deal on my Ape just fell in my lap (too good to pass up). No. regrets either

I hope if you have to experience anything it's near-misses as opposed to direct hits.

I hope the Arai shields will be the same price as the Akuma ones they have for $99. I'd definitely pick one up. Not much more expensive than an Arai iridium shield.

Me and about 5 other guys are hitting up Valleyview.

What is lbts?

What sucks is I'm cheap too and I got this Arai for a ridiculous price and I know that when I need a new helmet I won't get the same deal.

I recently switched to an Arai vector and I'll never have any other full-face helmet on my head again. The quality and comfort are unmatched.