Old school or not, I agree yamaha should have stuck with the V4 and simply revised it to a fuel injected engine.The rest of the fancy electronics I can take it or leave it.
While I agree with your devotion to the Yam V4, I have to laugh at referring to it as an an old school devotion. The V twin has been around since 1908.
Such sad news. A long time member but even more importantly, a good friend to many of us. Rest in peace my friend, I pray for his wife and family. All good people.
How often do you run across a brand-new 2nd Gen? I may have to give them a call and see what the deal is.
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