Bigger bike and no payments

[caroledee1]

I have finally succumbed to my urge for a larger bike. 1999 Yamaha V-star 650 Classic with 4500 miles in great shape. Paid $2450. My son has shown interest in the GZ.
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[patrick_777]

Great price. Looks clean. What's the date on the tires? Are they original?

[primal]

That's an AWESOME price for that bike. Everyone around here wants $4000+ for their 2000 models, its insane. Be sure to post a video, because those bikes sound mean even if they're only 650cc. :)

[caroledee1]

Great price. Looks clean. What's the date on the tires? Are they original?
They are probably original with the low miles so I'll replace them soon.

[caroledee1]

That's an AWESOME price for that bike. Everyone around here wants $4000+ for their 2000 models, its insane. Be sure to post a video, because those bikes sound mean even if they're only 650cc. :)

It does have a very nice exhaust note. The latest one to sell on e-bay went for $3300.

[Easy Rider]

I have finally succumbed to my urge for a larger bike. 1999 Yamaha V-star 650 Classic with 4500 miles in great shape. Paid $2450.

OK and what about the REST of the story?? How do you LIKE it so far?

It looks a little like my Shadow.......except for the color.
Now that you have a road worthy bike, are you going to bring it to Springfield on Sunday for the races ??

I had lunch in Clinton today; spur of the moment thing.
Remind me what day of the week you have off ??

[caroledee1]

I have finally succumbed to my urge for a larger bike. 1999 Yamaha V-star 650 Classic with 4500 miles in great shape. Paid $2450.

OK and what about the REST of the story?? How do you LIKE it so far?

I am enjoying it greatly. Just got it yesterday and I'm still getting used to the clutch.(Very sensitive)I haven't
tried to adjust it yet. Work keeps getting in the way.

It looks a little like my Shadow.......except for the color.
Now that you have a road worthy bike, are you going to bring it to Springfield on Sunday for the races ??

I wish! Graduation of an old friends daughter to attend.

I had lunch in Clinton today; spur of the moment thing.
Remind me what day of the week you have off ??

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday- US30 Dragstrip (Remember that commercial on WLS?)

Have great weekend and enjoy the races if you go!

[Easy Rider]

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday- US30 Dragstrip (Remember that commercial on WLS?)


Yes, I must admit that I DO.
And I remember Dick Biondi and the Submarine races on Lake Michigan too.
(So......why is it that I can't remember where I left my keys ???) :roll:

There's a guy where I work (in the winter) who only has Sunday off.....and another lady who rides a Harley that has a wierd schedule who has expressed an interest in a small group ride.
Maybe we can put something together some Sunday.
There was a guy or two in Bloomington too but I seem to have lost track of them.

[Water Warrior 2]

Very nice looking bike. Looks well taken care of too. They are a very popular entry level cruiser with a big bike look about them. Yamaha made them to run very well at legal highway speeds for a very very long time. That should get the best gas mileage and still have grunt for hills and passing GZs. Ride Safe Caroledee.

[caroledee1]

Very nice looking bike. Looks well taken care of too. They are a very popular entry level cruiser with a big bike look about them. Yamaha made them to run very well at legal highway speeds for a very very long time. That should get the best gas mileage and still have grunt for hills and passing GZs. Ride Safe Caroledee.

Ordered new NGK plugs today since I don't know how long since they've been changed. I have two days off in a row starting tomorrow so I'll be ridin'. :ride: Have a good one, WW.

[Water Warrior 2]

Dang it. No job....retired....no days off. Some how I manage to keep busier than when I was working. Mind you coffee breaks and naps are at my discretion.

[alantf]

Some how I manage to keep busier than when I was working.

You too? Seems like everybody says "Alan'll sort it / make it / mend it / go fetch it"

[roncg41677]

Beautiful bike! Enjoy the ride :tup:
:chop: :chop:

[primal]

Did you really have to order your NGK plugs? My local autoparts store had the right plugs for my 1983 KZ in stock. And they were cheaper than they were online from BikeBandit, Dennis Kirk, etc.

[Water Warrior 2]

Iridium plugs are the latest greatest thing. Gonna put them in the Vstrom and possibly never have to change again.

[caroledee1]

Did you really have to order your NGK plugs? My local autoparts store had the right plugs for my 1983 KZ in stock. And they were cheaper than they were online from BikeBandit, Dennis Kirk, etc.

Yes I did. Be here Tuesday. My local NAPA where I worked for seven years got them coming from a sister store. I still try to shop local if possible. :tup:

[primal]

Ah, good deal then. ;)

[Blackbird]

What a beautiful bike, black is best. I get a warm and fuzzy feeling looking at it. :blush: