August 8th, 2015, 07:53 AM | #1 |
motorcycle rider
Name: Bruce
Location: Victoria, BC
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.
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My new bike - V-star 650
Although my Ninja 250 was great for around town, I always found it cramped and buzzy out on the freeway. After much consideration, I sold it a couple of months ago and bought something quite different: a new zero-miles 2014 Yamaha V-Star 650 'Custom'. The price was quite good - about $2000 less than the MSRP for a new 2015.
I've had this V-star a month now, and just had a 4-hour ride on it yesterday. I have to say I find it very comfortable, much more so than my Ninja ever was. I sometimes see people writing that they think 'cruisers' are uncomfortable to ride any distance, have weak brakes, poor handling, etc. All I can say is, not for me. I'm really enjoying the 650 and plan to do more road trips before the crappy wet winter sets in.
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August 8th, 2015, 07:55 AM | #2 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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Cool! I like riding the one my dad had. Hope it treats you well.
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August 8th, 2015, 08:20 AM | #3 |
Blind 250 Loving Whore
Name: Tom
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.
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Grats, everyone going cruiser
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August 8th, 2015, 11:31 AM | #4 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Hansveer
Location: Bombay, India
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.
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Congrats! Enjoy your new ride always remember, it's the rider, not the ride, that matters...
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August 8th, 2015, 12:10 PM | #5 |
Participant
Name: Dave
Location: South of Seattle
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Aug '15
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Good looking bike, Bruce! Congratulations!
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August 8th, 2015, 05:49 PM | #6 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Bob
Location: Crescent City Fl ( formerly Key West )
Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 92
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August 8th, 2015, 05:55 PM | #7 |
Participant
Name: Dave
Location: South of Seattle
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Aug '15
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August 8th, 2015, 06:24 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Bob
Location: Crescent City Fl ( formerly Key West )
Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 92
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August 8th, 2015, 09:50 PM | #9 |
cadd cadd cadd
Name: Cadd
Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W
Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - May '15
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Sweet ride! How do you like the forward footpegs? Must be really comfortable on long cruises.
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