I'm getting my next project this thursday

[72XS2]

I'm really excited, I finally found my next project, even if the 72 is not finished. I was hesitant between an old bike like a Triumph, a BSA, another XS or a V-Star 1100 Classic. Finally, I decided to go for a V-Star. I will change some parts to make it look like a bobber with a fat front tire. It's a 2000 with only 20000km (about 12000 miles). I will post more pics when I will begin to work on it. I'm not sure that I will keep the white walls tires on it.

I know, it's not a XS but at least, it's a Yamaha !

 

[angus67]

nice cruiser! ww look ok, dual disks?
dont know much about those, but is that hypercharger functional? i mean, is there a carb behind it?

 

[CDNTX650]

yes carb. I had a 650 vstar (first bike). Great little bike. would love to bob an 1100

 

[72XS2]

nice cruiser! ww look ok, dual disks?
dont know much about those, but is that hypercharger functional? i mean, is there a carb behind it?

Yes, it got dual front discs and the hypercharger is functional so there's a carb behind it.

 

[kvanderploeg]

Welcome to the world of V-Stars! I love mine. It's a 2007 and I've put over 40,000 miles on it since I got it from touring around the country. Now it's my solo bike and gets to just look pretty. Be sure to stop over at the V-Star 1100 forum. There is a wealth of knowledge over there, and these bikes have a lot of hidden power if you make some fairly simple changes (including ditching that Hypercharger). This is the forum:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/yamaha1100/start

And this is their Knowledgebase of information about the bike. If you've got a question, it's probably already been answered and documented in here:

http://www.sloneservices.com/SilverBack/VStar1100-FAQ.htm

Kent

 

[72XS2]

Thanks Kent for the links. I just got back with my new bike. I had to drive about 5 hours to get there and 5 more hours to come back with it. I was a long run but I'm really happy. It looks better than the picture, almost like a new bike. The owner asked 3300$ for it and I finally got it for 3000$.

 

[kvanderploeg]

Sounds like you made a pretty good score! Make yourself known over on the 1100 forum, and you can probably sell off some of those accessories you won't be using for some extra funds to modify the bike. Congrats!

Kent

 

[nj1639]

Another one of my 'someday' rides. Nice bikes!

 

[Classic]

That bike is a beaut, Kent.

 

[kvanderploeg]

That bike is a beaut, Kent.

Thanks! She's actually in the process of getting paint done right now. Close to the same color as the photo, but a much better job.

Kent

 

[CDNTX650]

Vstars are still the best looking japanese cruisers forsure.

 

[72XS2]

Some pics. Don't look at the mess in my shop, just look at the bike !

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[kvanderploeg]

Looks even better in your pics. You'll be ripping crap off that bike in no time!

Kent