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.

[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]

Originally Posted by patrick_777

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by 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?

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]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

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]

Originally Posted by caroledee1

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]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

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'. Have a good one, WW.