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Just picked it up this week-end, '02 V Star 1100 Custom in absoluetly mint condition... only 14k on it. All I need is some saddlebags and then it'll be set!
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For saddle bags I suggest hard bags, they're great especially for keeping your stuff dry. Mine also lock. I got a set of cruiseliner hard bags from national cycle. The only thing you'll have to do is replace the stock turn signals with lower profile ones. They give you a relocation bar but its a stupid setup. I would also suggest a Kuryackyn hypercharger and jet kit. I put one on mine what a difference.
Last edited by The Last Boyscout; 03-14-2010 at 06:48 PM.
Great looking bike!
Get ready for the "bad in the day" stories. I also had one. Loved it. Lots of power, dependable. If you're a 6 footer there is a 4" extension very reasonably priced for you foot controls to move them forward. You can install them in an hour easily.
As for bags i used "Ghost Brackets". Don't know if they were worth the money but the cleaning sure was easier.
Enjoy !!
Good choice.
Two years ago I bought an '02 V-Star 1100 with 14.5K on it.
If it's too loud you're too old.
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Nice ride! Hope you have many happy miles together, those bikes are bulletproof after all.....
Cheers
Aminal
In the breeze
Awesome, thanks for the tip! I am 6'2" so this is on the add on list!Originally Posted by YamaMana
Very nice
Mind me asking what you paid for it? Where'd you buy?
I was considering a V star exactly like that one. I ended up getting an 01 Honda Sabre 1100 cc. Black also. 9500 km was a big plus. I paid 5700
Great buy! I had an '02 Classic and sold it in September ' 08 with 86,000 kms - mostly highway stateside.
IMPORTANT - Bike is bullet proof, but read up on the Starter. They tried to strengthen the bolts in '03... but the problem is the design of the starter clutch - read up and save yourself a grand or so.
There is a way of starting and shutting down the bike to avoid the dreaded CLUNK which is associated with the kickback that twists the bolts.
Starting
1. start with full choke - do not throttle
2. If warm start with no throttle
3. Do not release the starter until you hear the engine actually running - a second or two
When shutting down
1. Allow to idle a second or two
2. Key off - or - kill switch
3. Stand down
One web site: http://www.sloneservices.com/SilverB...100-FAQ-08.htm
You want to avoid the CLUNK. There is no fix. A new starter doesn't fix the cause of the problem. I had mine for 5 or 6 years and my bolts were bent - but when I learned how to start and stop it, everything was ok. Great bike - handles like a sporty!
BTW - I have a XENA alarmed disk lock if you are interested. Think $50.00
ALSO You may want to consider an oil relocation kit so you don't have to take your pipes off everytime you change oil and filter. There are different types, but I got mine at http://www.motorcycleenhancements.com/
Last edited by mototrek; 03-16-2010 at 10:48 AM.
Pk! (aka mototrek)
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No kidding!!
It makes a big difference from what i can tell.
Mental health who needs it?There is a reason you never see motorcycles infront of a therapists office.
Great looking bike. Enjoy it!
"Who's to say the way a man should spend his days?" - J.M.
Congrats. I've got an 05 custom -- love it; though I could use more power, even with pipes, pod kit and rejetting.
But still a great bike. Have fun; we'll see you out there.
Wherever you may roam
May you own your road.
Nice Bike
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