Thanks Ethan. I have decided to keep it for a while longer and am planning on replacing the front tire and doing some other maintenance items this year. I am planning some videos to start a season two soon. Thanks for the encouragement.
@@MNMoto glad to hear it man. I have a personal belief there are too few v star vloggers out there for it's rider base, but don't let that constrain you either. I'm studying your handlebar install video, among other accessories like your forward control set, which is helping guide me and my v star in the direction I want to see it as well.
What did you do for grips. The cheap rubber grips over the factory throttle.sleeves has worked for a few years, but the 8 dollars has paid for itself and I think I am ready to splurge. I am looking at avon metric cruiser grips to work with the cables, what did you do?
@@MNMoto I just ordered ones for the yamaha, I dont know if a harley throttle control would work with metric controls. New grips come throttle control built in.
Hey my v star 650 had the same issue in 4th to 5th i put a Barnett clutch and heavier springs it did the same it turns out there is a adjustment screw under on of the side covers it did the trick it takes 10 min or so when i took the old clutch out it looked worn but it had a good amount of clutch pad left keep up the videos hope this helps
Credentials for comment: an adult street rider since 1963, desert racer (Nevada) for 13 years, tourer- %75 of US, Canada to Mexico, owner of 55 motorcycles bla, bla, bla.. Observation: You’re short shifting slightly when riding normally-these motors aren’t like big twins-they have their torque a little higher. Your shifting when accelerating hard is fine. Principle: it is always cheaper to repair than replace. You were throwing out numbers that were valid, but didn’t take into account the maintenance cost of whatever your replacement will be. If the bike you have now meets your needs/likes/wants it is much cheaper to repair. Lastly, properly maintained, your bike has just about reached the point where its value will begin to rise. There is a bottoming out point on every bike that has initial quality. Example: I have a 1959 British 650 twin that sold new for $1700. Was sold 12 years later for $400 needing some new brakes and a good tune-up. Was rebuilt in 1993 for $1150 - engine, paint etc. “Weekend driver” until sold at auction in 2003. Ridden lightly until divorce in 2006 passed ownership to non- riding wife. The bike sat deteriorating in an East Texas shed until I bought it for $4000 in 2011. I’ve put about $2800 into it to restore it to attractive daily driver, fully functional condition. Its value is around $10,000 to $11,500. In my opinion, the Yamahas with the V4 engine, first in the V-Max in 1985- has the same potential. BTW liked and subscribed to your channel. Good luck.
Thanks for the video and information. And what kinda camera you using ? I can barely hear the wind and pipes. I'm actually looking for a good camera like this.
I use a gopro hero 7 silver with a Sony voice recorder and Sony microphone in my helmet. I have a few videos of how they are set up on the helmet. I sync them on a video editor before I cut and splice my videos.
@@MNMoto yeah ok and thanks for that information.. and about how much did all that cost ?🤔..I was actually looking at a few, but none were in my budget.
I have a 2008 Yamaha v Star 1300 I bought it with $4,000 on it and I have $30,000 on it right now very little maintenance oil changes tires spark plugs and one valve adjustment
@@MNMoto i have the twin slash staggered, if you like it loud loud and some. Been about a year with the original exhaust swapped back in it though because the longer rides were becoming unbearable
That is why I got this bike it is the best value for a big dude. I have put seat time on harley touring bikes, and that is what my buddys ride, but this has power and comfort fir my size that I would have to drop 10-15K more for to have a better harley than my vstar.
So you want to own a good bike but you don’t want to invest in it for maintenance. 600 dollars for a maintenance is nothing on a motorycle dude. And if you get an even bigger bike do you think it will be cheaper? :)) the more you abuse any bike the more you need to spend for maintenance. Better sell the bike and quit this hobby.
Hope you keep the v star man! I was glad to have found another Moto vlog featuring another 1300.
Thanks Ethan. I have decided to keep it for a while longer and am planning on replacing the front tire and doing some other maintenance items this year. I am planning some videos to start a season two soon. Thanks for the encouragement.
@@MNMoto glad to hear it man. I have a personal belief there are too few v star vloggers out there for it's rider base, but don't let that constrain you either. I'm studying your handlebar install video, among other accessories like your forward control set, which is helping guide me and my v star in the direction I want to see it as well.
I was actually looking forward to see how you did the adjustment I have a 2008 v Star 1300 same color of yours
Thanks for the video series on your Yamaha 1300 I just put Heritage Softail handlebars on my 2007 Yamaha 1300 and I love them.
What did you do for grips. The cheap rubber grips over the factory throttle.sleeves has worked for a few years, but the 8 dollars has paid for itself and I think I am ready to splurge. I am looking at avon metric cruiser grips to work with the cables, what did you do?
@@MNMoto Kuryakyn Flame grips they seem to good so far.
@vsorrick do you recall if there were metric cruiser specific to work with yamaha throttle cables, or do you think harley ones would work?
@@MNMoto I just ordered ones for the yamaha, I dont know if a harley throttle control would work with metric controls. New grips come throttle control built in.
Thanks for the video. I have to swap out my clutch cable today. Pray for me.
Hey my v star 650 had the same issue in 4th to 5th i put a Barnett clutch and heavier springs it did the same it turns out there is a adjustment screw under on of the side covers it did the trick it takes 10 min or so when i took the old clutch out it looked worn but it had a good amount of clutch pad left keep up the videos hope this helps
Thanks I will check into that 👍
Credentials for comment: an adult street rider since 1963, desert racer (Nevada) for 13 years, tourer- %75 of US, Canada to Mexico, owner of 55 motorcycles bla, bla, bla.. Observation: You’re short shifting slightly when riding normally-these motors aren’t like big twins-they have their torque a little higher. Your shifting when accelerating hard is fine. Principle: it is always cheaper to repair than replace. You were throwing out numbers that were valid, but didn’t take into account the maintenance cost of whatever your replacement will be. If the bike you have now meets your needs/likes/wants it is much cheaper to repair. Lastly, properly maintained, your bike has just about reached the point where its value will begin to rise. There is a bottoming out point on every bike that has initial quality. Example: I have a 1959 British 650 twin that sold new for $1700. Was sold 12 years later for $400 needing some new brakes and a good tune-up. Was rebuilt in 1993 for $1150 - engine, paint etc. “Weekend driver” until sold at auction in 2003. Ridden lightly until divorce in 2006 passed ownership to non- riding wife. The bike sat deteriorating in an East Texas shed until I bought it for $4000 in 2011. I’ve put about $2800 into it to restore it to attractive daily driver, fully functional condition. Its value is around $10,000 to $11,500. In my opinion, the Yamahas with the V4 engine, first in the V-Max in 1985- has the same potential. BTW liked and subscribed to your channel. Good luck.
Very thoughtfull response. I have hung onto it for years because replacement and maintenance just doesn't make sense. Happy riding!
Thanks for the video and information. And what kinda camera you using ? I can barely hear the wind and pipes. I'm actually looking for a good camera like this.
I use a gopro hero 7 silver with a Sony voice recorder and Sony microphone in my helmet. I have a few videos of how they are set up on the helmet. I sync them on a video editor before I cut and splice my videos.
@@MNMoto yeah ok and thanks for that information.. and about how much did all that cost ?🤔..I was actually looking at a few, but none were in my budget.
I have a 2008 Yamaha v Star 1300 I bought it with $4,000 on it and I have $30,000 on it right now very little maintenance oil changes tires spark plugs and one valve adjustment
Sorry that's miles not dollar sign I was using voice command
Hey man, what kind of exhaust do you have, really loved the sound. Thx
Vance & Hines, Big Shots.
@@MNMoto i have the twin slash staggered, if you like it loud loud and some. Been about a year with the original exhaust swapped back in it though because the longer rides were becoming unbearable
Ivan's flash.
my 08 vstar 1300 will hit 90 soon as I shift to 3rd if I push it through 1st and 2nd .. and I am over 400lbs lol
That is why I got this bike it is the best value for a big dude. I have put seat time on harley touring bikes, and that is what my buddys ride, but this has power and comfort fir my size that I would have to drop 10-15K more for to have a better harley than my vstar.
What’s a good year on the 1300?
All of them. Not many changes. In 2009 they improved the pullback on the handle bars a little, otherwise they are super reliable.
So you want to own a good bike but you don’t want to invest in it for maintenance. 600 dollars for a maintenance is nothing on a motorycle dude. And if you get an even bigger bike do you think it will be cheaper? :)) the more you abuse any bike the more you need to spend for maintenance. Better sell the bike and quit this hobby.
Too much talking and driving