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I ride a 2003 Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado. I bought it used in March 2005 and it had less than 14,000 miles. Well, as of today (September 16, 2009) it has just over 92,000 miles. The picture above was taken July 17, 2009 in Vicksburg, MS near the Mississippi River Bridge. I was on my way home from Florida.I have greatly enjoyed the bike. The ride is smooth and the handling is awesome. Due to the low center of gravity and quality engineering making tight U-turns, quick swerves, or riding aggressively in the twisties is smooth and very comfortable. I never feel like the bike is going to fall over or get away from me.
The engine is good, although I rejetted it and put pod air filters on it in order to increase the power. I am not for sure why Yamaha designed the engine in such a way that there is a lot of untapped power, but they did. The power is still good and I can roll on the throttle to pass when I need to. I even have a trailer that I pull with the bike. I pulled it on a 12-day trip from Texas to Colorado and through the mountains. The bike never faltered.
I currently have a Mustang seat and pillion, but in all honesty I wish I still had my stock seat. I loved the way it felt. The position of the floorboards are very comfortable and allow a lot of foot movement and placement options, which is nice on those long rides.
Overall the question is, "Would I buy a V Star 1100 again?" I answer with a resounding "Yes!"
The bike is great and is an incredible good value for the price!
How many miles do you go between vavle adjustments and does your engine tap like mine.
ReplyDeleteThe VStar has been great. As hard as this is to believe I have only adjusted the valves once - around 80,000+ miles. The exhaust valves were on the tight end of the range.
ReplyDeleteI have not noticed any tapping and no one has ever mentioned that they heard any, including mechanics that has worked on it.
See these two posts - http://motoroz.blogspot.com/2010/04/milestone.html
http://motoroz.blogspot.com/2009/09/v-star-1100-review.html
I agree, my brother has told me this bike is good and legendary in motorcycle industry ever.The high-speed thrill him over and over.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like having a machine you love. Unfortunately, my favorite machine, a cb550 from 78 never runs right. Still, I feel so comfortable and capable on it I'll never sell it.
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I have a 2005 V Star 1100 classic. I feel that I am one with the machine. Only 8400 miles and no problems. I will ride the Tail of the Dragon at thanksgiving. Great ride. Can't find a bike I like better and I look and ride them all the time.
ReplyDeleteI love my "Mistress".
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