Upgraded!!!

[blaine]

I just bought a 1999 Yamaha v-star 1100.I liked my Honda 800 but didn't like how scarce parts are for this model (VT800) Also wasn't a fan of the 4 speed trans.I can't wait to get out & try the Yamaha.First the drag bars gotta go.Maybe O.E.M. or something with a little more pullback.The custom Candy apple Metalflake is what really caught my eye.Only down fall I see is that exhaust has to be removed to change the oil.There is a relocation kit but it is close to $300.00.Anyone have any experience with this model??

[grasshopper]

Congrats! on the new bike! Sure looks SWEET!:tup:

[Water Warrior 2]

Good for you. There are lots of aftermarket stuff and a lot of satisfied owners of the 1100.

[blaine]

Good for you. There are lots of aftermarket stuff and a lot of satisfied owners of the 1100.


That was another thing that drew me to it.lots of parts around!! ;) :)

[jonathan180iq]

Glitter cherry red... Damn that's pretty.

You should build a 1950's diner around the bike. Bar stools can polished aluminum...

Well done.

[blaine]

Glitter cherry red... Damn that's pretty.

You should build a 1950's diner around the bike. Bar stools can polished aluminum...

Well done.

Candy Apple Red metalflake. 6 coats of clear. ;) :)

[mole2]

Congratulations! You can't go wrong with a VStar. As you know I have the 650. My next door neighbor has the 1100. The first oil change will be hard for you. After that it's a piece of cake. My advice is put a Baron's Bar or other brand crash bar on it. You'll be glad you did if/when you ever drop it. It'll keep it off your leg if you go down. Good luck with her.


:)

[Water Warrior 2]

Crash bars............:tup:.............don't ask me how I know. :hehe:

[blaine]

Crash bars............:tup:.............don't ask me how I know. :hehe:

Yep.....Looking for a set as we speak!! ;) :)

[JWR]

Great looking bike.


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:tup:

[blaine]

Great looking bike.


:ride:

:tup:
Thanks. ;) :)

[blaine]

Yep.....Looking for a set as we speak!! ;) :)
Found a windshield & engine guard $175.00 from a guy in my area that was stripping one to make a bobber. :) :)

[blaine]

updated pic with a few changes.Solo seat.New bars,fender rack,V&H exhaust,windshield,saddle bags & engine guard.I've put about 1500 km on her so far.Works flawlessly. ;) :)

[JWR]

Looks great, blaine.



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[Water Warrior 2]

:tup: Looking good.

[grasshopper]

Looks great! Is it as comfy in the saddle as you hoped it would be?

[blaine]

Looks great! Is it as comfy in the saddle as you hoped it would be?
Yes It's very comfy.It's not a factory seat.It seems to have been narrowed & more foam added.I sat on a few v-stars to compare & the factory seat is terrible!!! ;) :)

[Rookie Rider]

Thats a nice looking bike, even more after the changes you made, good purchase.

[blaine]

Thats a nice looking bike, even more after the changes you made, good purchase.
Thanks.I love it.The only drawback is the oil filter.You need to drop the front exhaust to access it.But I have it down to 45 Mins. ;) :)

[Water Warrior 2]

Thanks.I love it.The only drawback is the oil filter.You need to drop the front exhaust to access it.But I have it down to 45 Mins. ;) :)
There is an available filter relocation kit available for your bike.

[blaine]

There is an available filter relocation kit available for your bike.

Yea I done some research & at $300.00 not worth it to me.Also I got some feed back of hoses hard to keep from seeping & oil starvation.I looked at a couple installed & not a fan.......It clutters up the nice clean lines. ;) :)

[Water Warrior 2]

An ill designed $300 cluster of potential problems. I wasn't aware of that. Was this the aftermarket or factory stuff?

[blaine]

An ill designed $300 cluster of potential problems. I wasn't aware of that. Was this the aftermarket or factory stuff?
Aftermarket.I'm not aware of one from the factory.I'm pretty sure they didn't offer one. ;) :)