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Water Warrior 2 · 12-10-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Moedad

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Price was $700 big ones.

Whew! I'll stop whining about my $250.

And about 3 tanks of gas in the cage. Lynda also took time off work so it really added up. Still a bargain in my opinion. When Lynda went for her road test the examiner said she was very good and wished all newbies had her skills.

rusty rider · 12-14-2008, 10:00 AM

I just want to throw in my two cents :poked:

I moved from the GZ to the VStar because of several factors.

First and most important to me was comfort. From the seating difference, to the weight of the bike. A heavier bike will be more comfortable because it will absorb bumps more instead of sending them right to the rider.

Secondly power, I'm able to maintain speed regardless of incline, wind, or any other factors. I am also able to run Interstates to back roads on my 650.

Thirdly is the fun factor, after about a week of riding the VStar I was comfortable enough to ride in traffic and maneuver just like the GZ.

I would encourage anyone that has put significant time in the saddle on their GZ, to move up if they so desire to. It's all about personal choice the GZ has it's limits as do all bikes, but I loved my little bike while I had it. I'm also 5'6" 170+lbs so it isn't about my size.

caroledee1 · 12-14-2008, 10:59 AM

Congratulations rusty rider! I have been thinking about a V-star too. Did you buy the custom or classic model and what year? The blue with ghost flames are sweet! Maybe you have a picture you could post? :biggrin:

Graydog · 12-14-2008, 11:26 AM

I love the Vstar bikes. Have had several. I think (opinion) the Vstar 650 is the most easy and natural move to a larger bike most people with a GeeZee could make. Of course there are other makes that make moving up easy also. The mid sized Shadow and the Boulevard. But the Vstar tops my list.

rusty rider · 12-15-2008, 12:54 AM

I purchased a Custom, and I have found it to be a nice bike to transition from a GZ to the VStrar. I don't have an updated picture since I added a windshield, and mounted my saddle bags correctly. Here is a picture after just purchased it.
[attachment=0:zthj24pw]new bike001.JPG[/attachment:zthj24pw]
By the way I was able to ride to work the last two days in chilly Indiana.

Dupo · 12-15-2008, 01:35 AM

I'll say it again, i really like the look of that bike. The 'night train' resemblance is awesome.

caroledee1 · 12-15-2008, 09:39 AM

rusty rider, thank you for posting the picture of your new bike. It's awesome! I do like all the subdued black on the engine. The custom model is my favorite. Yesterday an '05 sold on eBay for $2900. Someone's getting a nice Christmas present!
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Have you noticed any difference in handling with the shaft drive, such as gravel? Happy Holidays!

rusty rider · 12-15-2008, 04:13 PM

Thanks Dupo, coming from you I consider that quite a complement.

Caroledee1, I can't say that I have noticed a difference in handling. If I were going from motorcycles with equal power I might be able to tell you the difference between chain and shaft drive, but this was like going from a chevette to a corvette. :rawk: Happy Holidays everyone. :2tup:

Dupo · 12-15-2008, 10:02 PM

Caroledee ... there wont be any difference in handling between shaft/chain. Just less maintenance, quieter and a tad less rear wheel to ground hp vs a chain drive.

caroledee1 · 12-16-2008, 02:27 PM

That sounds good, Dupo. A workmate told me his shaftdrive was kind of hinky on gravel roads. May have been his speed more than anything. :roll:

12-14-2008, 10:00 AM	#42
rusty rider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: terre haute Posts: 142	Re: small bike I just want to throw in my two cents :poked: I moved from the GZ to the VStar because of several factors. First and most important to me was comfort. From the seating difference, to the weight of the bike. A heavier bike will be more comfortable because it will absorb bumps more instead of sending them right to the rider. Secondly power, I'm able to maintain speed regardless of incline, wind, or any other factors. I am also able to run Interstates to back roads on my 650. Thirdly is the fun factor, after about a week of riding the VStar I was comfortable enough to ride in traffic and maneuver just like the GZ. I would encourage anyone that has put significant time in the saddle on their GZ, to move up if they so desire to. It's all about personal choice the GZ has it's limits as do all bikes, but I loved my little bike while I had it. I'm also 5'6" 170+lbs so it isn't about my size. __________________ Live life simple, so that others can simply live.
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12-14-2008, 10:59 AM	#43
caroledee1 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 93	Re: small bike Congratulations rusty rider! I have been thinking about a V-star too. Did you buy the custom or classic model and what year? The blue with ghost flames are sweet! Maybe you have a picture you could post? :biggrin: __________________ Ride like you're invisible, not invincible. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-14-2008, 11:26 AM	#44
Graydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 123	Re: small bike I love the Vstar bikes. Have had several. I think (opinion) the Vstar 650 is the most easy and natural move to a larger bike most people with a GeeZee could make. Of course there are other makes that make moving up easy also. The mid sized Shadow and the Boulevard. But the Vstar tops my list. __________________ Whither is fled the visionary gleam? Where is it now, the glory and the dream?
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12-15-2008, 12:54 AM	#45
rusty rider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: terre haute Posts: 142	Re: small bike I purchased a Custom, and I have found it to be a nice bike to transition from a GZ to the VStrar. I don't have an updated picture since I added a windshield, and mounted my saddle bags correctly. Here is a picture after just purchased it. [attachment=0:zthj24pw]new bike001.JPG[/attachment:zthj24pw] By the way I was able to ride to work the last two days in chilly Indiana. __________________ Live life simple, so that others can simply live. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-15-2008, 01:35 AM	#46
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Re: small bike I'll say it again, i really like the look of that bike. The 'night train' resemblance is awesome. __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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12-15-2008, 09:39 AM	#47
caroledee1 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 93	Re: small bike rusty rider, thank you for posting the picture of your new bike. It's awesome! I do like all the subdued black on the engine. The custom model is my favorite. Yesterday an '05 sold on eBay for $2900. Someone's getting a nice Christmas present! :2tup: Have you noticed any difference in handling with the shaft drive, such as gravel? Happy Holidays! __________________ Ride like you're invisible, not invincible.
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12-15-2008, 04:13 PM	#48
rusty rider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: terre haute Posts: 142	Re: small bike Thanks Dupo, coming from you I consider that quite a complement. Caroledee1, I can't say that I have noticed a difference in handling. If I were going from motorcycles with equal power I might be able to tell you the difference between chain and shaft drive, but this was like going from a chevette to a corvette. :rawk: Happy Holidays everyone. :2tup: __________________ Live life simple, so that others can simply live.
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12-15-2008, 10:02 PM	#49
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Re: small bike Caroledee ... there wont be any difference in handling between shaft/chain. Just less maintenance, quieter and a tad less rear wheel to ground hp vs a chain drive. __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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12-16-2008, 02:27 PM	#50
caroledee1 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 93	Re: small bike That sounds good, Dupo. A workmate told me his shaftdrive was kind of hinky on gravel roads. May have been his speed more than anything. :roll: __________________ Ride like you're invisible, not invincible.
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