There seems to be so much difference between members rides, it really does make ya wonder about the handbuilt aspect of our VXs...I don't have any history on mine, but I do know that after two years of ownership, everything has checked out fine and that so many of the reported problems have not reared their ugly heads. That said, the suspension problems mentioned do not seem "normal". The space between bumpstops and axles is about an inch, and I see no signs of modifications? And no, I am not bragging; I do feel really lucky though...