2005 Yamaha V star 650 Test Drive
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 เม.ย. 2016
- -SRK Cycles Inventory Click here to see www.srkcycles.com/
-Want to rent a motorcycle? Check out Riders Share: www.riders-share.com/
-M1 Moto Glove are now in Click here to see goo.gl/s5RCk4
-TANK STRAPS: Get the Best Motorcycle Straps out there: thetankstrap.com/
-Check out Bikes and Beards Gear bikesandbeardsgear.com/
Follow us on Instagram: goo.gl/WKsgVX
SRK Cycles is a motorcycle dealership located in Landisville, PA. We post awesome videos of the bikes that we get in! Our inventory is always changing so check out our website to see what is currently in stock here. www.srkcycles.com/
Check out our current inventory that we can ship all over the country at www.srkcycles.com/
TANK STRAPS : TANK STRAPS: EVERYONE IS ALWAYS ASKING HOW TO GET THE TIE DOWN STRAPS THAT SRKCYCLES USES AND THE ANSWER IS RIGHT HERE!
thetankstrap.com/
#srkcycles #bikesandbeards - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I am 76 years old and 5'3" and just downsized from a Suzuki Boulevard C 50 to a Yamaha 650 V Star. Absolutely love it. Just the right height and weight.
Awesome you are still riding at your age! Wish you many happy miles
Hey awesome man love to hear this, this is funny because I was just planning on trading to a 2005 c50 from my Yamaha vstar 650... any thoughts ?
Happy birthday to you five years later, grandpa! ❤🎉
You keep saying"beginner bike." I'm 64, been riding for years and I don't feel like wrestling a "hog" anymore. 650 I can handle the weight, the height etc and I think it is perfect for me.
he says 6'2", though. That should be the name of his channel lol
Rocky Mullins it is a beginner bike
That's why it's a good beginner bike. Still has good power, height, and handling, but without the extra weight or twitchiness of some bigger bikes
I'm not a beginner on bike.had Harley's, Honds,Suzuki and this bike is just a good...
I have been riding for years as well. I also own a Goldwing. That thing is a beast. I am 5’8 with 30 inch leg. This 27 inch seat height is perfect.for me. I love riding back roads or a around the town bike. Again this bike is perfect. I don’t think it’s a beginners bike at all. I am selling the Goldwing because it’s everything I don’t want in a bike.
I dunno what it is about these videos but they're so relaxing to watch for some reason. And I learn things sometimes, like the "tap on gas tank" thing. I wanna ride these Manheim roads sometime. I'm taking the MSF course tomorrow. Can't wait.
That's closer to what I wanted to express in an earlier comment I made. 👍
How’s riding life going?
I wanted (still want) an Indian Scout.... but as my first bike.....I thought i should buy used and less cc's first........ I recently (Last week) bought a 2000 Vstar 650 and I'm i ever glad I did, great beginner bike, lots to learn, lots of chrome, looks big, feels nice and sounds like a Harley ( Vance & Hines Pipes) and yet very controllable. Love your videos!!
I have the same one and I love it. Amazing riding experience, on small roads and on highway as well. Highly recommended!
This bike is identical to mine as well. It is a great motorcycle!
It's winter. I watch these videos to keep from getting crazy. I feel like I'm riding and this helps the withdrawal symptoms. My 1100 is on the stand under a cover waiting for next spring.
Thanks for this.
i live in australia i have a v star 650 bobber max you can ride on your Learners i keep up with iron 883s kawasaki vulcan u name it great bike to tour race an cruise and they bullet proof motors cant really break them
This has definitely fed my desire to get into the world of bike riding...!!! Thank you...
Do it. I still ride my 650 Yamaha on occasion, I highly recommend one
@@mattrameaux how do you like it for long trips?
@@ONEFAITHofJESUS well it’s definitely not a touring bike, but I’ve gone 3 hours at highway speed with it (one way) My posture on it is identical to what it is on a Harley.
@@mattrameaux thank you
I've been enjoying your videos. I'm 67 and sold my 1982 CB900SF a couple of years ago and just have to get back on a bike again and off the sofa. After researching many many bikes I realized the little V-Star would be just fine for me now. Although the tunnel vision I got when I cracked the throttle on my SF will be missed. Changing my shorts won't be though. PS: About the semi. It's like being married, it's always our fault, even though it really isn't, because we're the ones that bounce down the highway. 3 bike related surgeries later....
Just got mine today, extremely pleased with the performance. I would definitely recommend. I would even say that this is a fun bike for anyone at any skill level. Depending on their interests. This bike is amazing. But I do have to say, I’m only 5’8.5” and I fit perfectly on the bike. No uncomfortable seating position at all. Felt just right
2001 Yamaha VStar 650 was my first bike. Did multiple trips from the Bay Area to LA, back and forth. Didnt have much power once you hit 75 but it got the job done. Great beginner bike.
I just got a 2006 yamaha 650 as my first bike. Picked it up from 2400. Feels big and fast. Only ben up to 40mph sofar but loving it.
Try not to comment while riding even if going 40!
V Star bikes are AWESOME bang for the buck period!
i remember the first time running out of fuel on my main tank, i love the "mechanical" thing about that instead of these electronic digital gauges
Got my 2014 classic with Vance Hines pipes two months ago and it’s definitely a keeper
Been watching these videos for years. Business is going well and i declare that my bike is on its way!
Rode the shit out of mine for a decade. I always thought ig was a little heavy for a 650. Moved up to a 1300. FI and liquid cooled. Whole nuther world!
I was just gifted this bike as my first. I’m excited !! Looks like fun 🌸
On such roads is a pleasure to ride.
По таким дорогам ездить одно удовольствие)
I bought one in February, my first bike. Love it. Will do me for a while!
Your bike sounds like it runs really well.
i like the 650 because it’s a great beginner and keepers size
Just got one & can't wait to start riding it🤩 Thanks for the video👍🏾
Gary Teague what do you think of it for long road trips?
@@ONEFAITHofJESUS My bike is identical to this one. I'm in Nebraska and took a road trip to visit my daughter in Houston. It was great on the highway, even on those two-lanes in Texas where the speed limit is 75 and you have large white pickups on your tail. Now, I've never had a big bike to compare to; all I know is that it was a lot of fun.
These are not fast, but they are fast enough to go 60-65 with no problem. I'm in 5th gear before 50 mph. But its enough bike for me, it's so freaking fun to ride.
5 or 6 gears total?
I had a 85 yamaha fz 750 that would go 50 mph in 1st gear!
It barely reclined it wo I didn't do it very often
Great talking about all the trick and nicks about riding. Thanks
I just bought a 2005 1100 v star..... great bike
Thanks for the video. Heading to Charlotte Friday to pick one up for 1k. Looks just like this one. Want more power honestly but it should satisfy me until I can afford bigger.
i owned this bike as my first and only bike … i loved it it has plenty of power and rides smooth … so smooth intact i didn't realize i had pushed it over 100 mph without knowing ha.. the other thing i never see people mention is this bike is shaft driven no belt or chain …i will purchase another soon
Great video! Considering buying one as my first bike
If you’re going to go V-Star, 950 will keep you happier longer.
This a Nice Video to watch to get through the winter :) Cant wait till spring so that we all can get out there driving :)
we ll start pumping out videos like crazy in a week or two
I started out on a tiny bike, Rebel 300. Then I bought vstar 650 Silverado. I love both bikes. I love the rebel for in town riding and short trips to the next town. I love the vstar for cruising country roads and highways. Listening to the bike cruising is music to my ears.
Plus after being a brand new rider for 4 months, I cruising on a back road with several good curves along it's 9 Mile length before it's next stop sign. I scraped my footboards a few times leaning in the curves about 60mph. Just the slightest scrape each time. Looking where I want to go never made me smile so much.
Excellent videos. I want that vstar!
I had to watch a commercial 30 seconds into this video bro.
Chill man
Great first bike put 1000 miles on mine this summer definitely enough to get moving down the road
Bike sounds awesome.
you should link the walk arounds and test drive videos together so we can find them
thats a great idea
I ride my 2005 vstar 650 custom everyday. Love my Lil 650
I just bought one for my first bike and I'm 18 so this vid helped
Which of these would you prefer? yamaha V star 650 or honda Shadow 750
We've just bought one of these (in the UK) - it had been left standing outside for three years, and so we got it for a bargain price. It's been stripped and had some customisation and is almost ready to go. I'm surprised to hear so many of the reviewers call it a starter bike. Here we have to start on a 125 cc and then pass a bike test. Do you all mean compared to a bigger engine size?
I learned to ride on one of those and loved the heck out of it. It had an extremely comfy seat and you sit low so its easy to hold up and was very forgiving. If you did something stupid it was like the bike said "Alright stupid Ill save you again..." lol. It was also great on creature comforts- self canceling turn signals, that seat, awesome headlight best I ever had on a bike, loud horn, and everything was just where you expected it to be and also very reliable. I finally out grew it just became boring and I had a shot at a vmax 1200 which was my dream bike (was talked out of one for my first bike by my cousin, thank God lol probably wouldn't be here if he hadn't ) so I took it lol but I do sometimes miss that vtwin rumble these sound and look much bigger than they actually are.
How is this bike at highway speeds?
there good, they can cruise no problem at highway speeds
Ian Callahan Sorry I just saw this. I agree with Sean they are great on the highway. It got great fuel mileage too. My only complaints- I always felt like it needed an overdrive gear. It has plenty of power. It took a little while (for a bike) but I had got it up at and maybe a touch above 100 mph before. Maybe 110 is probably about all it has though. But it always felt like it was revving kind of high when just cruising. Although, even though it sounds big it is a smaller engine, so that makes sense really. Also the clutch was kind of funny in the way it engages in my opinion. No matter how you adjusted it, it always caught at the last second it seemed like. But I never had an issue out of it, or really anything else at all on it for that matter. Probably the only vehicle I've ever owned I could say that about haha. I really liked it, but a chance at my somewhat hard to find dream bike popped up and I had to trade her to get it. I wish I still had it sometimes. Would totally recommend it.
To quote Cinderella, "You don't know what you got till it's gone".
To the guy who called this a beginner’s bike. I bet you are a young man. I love to ride back roads with curves. I am 67 and have been riding 45 yrs. I have a 30 inch leg length as well. But I can get on a highway and do 75 mph. With now problem. You will be my age some day and if you can still ride at all at my age you will understand. You will ride or your wife will make you quit. No it a great bike to keep enjoying the ride. Even when I had my Goldwing I had no need to go 125 or more. I guess you still do.
Is that carburated? if not what would be a good equivalent is EFI?
Bought a 2009 classic new in 2010. Right from the start 5th gear made a slight metallic ratcheting noise. Dealer said nothing was wrong with it. Said keep riding. Took it to another dealership at 1500 miles. Same crap, said nothing was wrong and keep riding it. The noise just continued to get louder and louder over the years. Now it’s insane. Metallic clattering in 5th and 5th only. Yamaha won’t acknowledge my attempts to contact them. Obviously it has 5th gear issues. I’ve found online this isn’t uncommon. 5th gear wasn’t put in properly at the factory and is basically eating itself. I’m scared to use 5th now and can’t sell it. A transmission repair would be thousands according to my local bike shop. They quoted me $1500 just to diagnose. Not even fix. Apparently you have to completely remove and split the engine.
Hey so I’m 6’3 would this be a good bike to start on
You should always put the price below in the description of the bike.
gonna go see one this week. guy asking $1500 , has 12k miles, inspected and needs nothing (allegedly). never been dropped. hoping for the best. first bike
They are very dependable
Hi Sean. I'm a fan of your vids. Now I need your advise to me. I'm 68 yrs old. 5'9" tall 180 lbs. I have experience in riding of my young age. I was a street & rally biker ,competing in 250 cc bike. Unfortunately the last over three decades ,no biking at all. But now, I'm retired ,got time again some fun. I love to by a tourer, I saw lot of them ,love the Yamaha. What do you think ,what is the best choice for me ? Like about 1100 to 1300 cc Thanks for your time ,have a good time , sincerely :Gus
9:58 a good way to have put it is don’t dwell on it by over stressing be confident and calm yet fully aware of your surroundings
I have the same bike what does floorboards I can't put my feet on them there too short is there anything I can do to modify that
can anyone tell me the difference between a regular V Star 650 and the XVS65AS/C? dealer near has that second one for (what I think is) a good price but idk the difference.
Bought myself an 03 v star classic 650 last month. I like it a lot, good first bike for sure. I ride 2 hours a day. Keep oil in it and run carborator cleaner through it once. Changed oil, spark plugs, and air filer. Anything else I need to do to maintain the bikes good condition?
Yep...RIDE it!
COOL BIKE
I just bought this same model and year. Still haven't figured out how to go from main tank to reserve tank while in motion, since the fuel feed switch requires the key.
? A key? The Petcock has three settings on it.. they are labeled. OFF, ON, and RES for reserve.
Just stumbled upon your videos and have to say I like your reviews. I'm looking at getting my first cruiser bike and likely going to pickup a Shadow 750 Aero (2006 with only 4400 miles for $2100 from a friend) and it's going to be just a daily rider. I've been riding sport bikes; FZ-07 was my first bike and now I ride a K9 GSX-R 750 so I don't need speed just something comfortable to put around on. How does the Yamaha 650 compare to a Shadow 750 as far as power/acceleration? If they are close then yes the Yamaha will also be close with an 883, because when I test rode the Shadow I raced my buddy on his 883 Sportster and it was dead even untill about 60 MPH and he pulled about 1-2 bike lengths ahead of me from 60-85 MPH where we had to let off. It was very close though and the 883 did come out ahead but not by much.
Joe Doole I just upgraded to a 750 aero from a v star 650 night and day difference
Definitely still have to do a VStar 650 and Harley 883 race!!
Logan Knoshal I would say it would probably lose. These are great all around basic cruisers, but there's no doubt for a bike they're not very quick. On my old one I raced my cousin once with him on a Honda Shadow 750 and he beat me. He didn't run away with it or anything, but there was no denying which was faster.
I bought one Tuesday. Can u answer a question??
Hey maan! Great videos, such awesome bikes you got there🤙🏽🔥 I got a question man, I'm 6'6 tall, do you think this is small for a every day ride bike for me??🙏🏽😅
You need an 1100
are your pipes standard? that sound is awesome!
Those pipes are not factory on that bike. I have the same bike I bought new in 2005. Within a year I put Vance & Hines on mine. I saved the old ones and had to get a "Jet Kit" for the carb. I also put in a K & N high flow air filter. The new pipes give it a little more snap and it sounds great once you start up from a stop and romp on it. But once you get going down the road at highway speeds, the sound is not all that loud. I have Harley's pass me and their bike drowns mine out. When the engine is cold, I can get a nice back-fire out of it when I down shift. Not sure if the back-fire is hurting anything, but the Bang! Bang! sounds cool.
Why is it that bikes like these are kinda hard to find? They should be everywhere, but they rarely seem to go up for sale.
Any 650 riders.. whats "too fast" when cornering this bike?.. just got one (first time rider, havent worked up the courage to get on the main road..just around the neighborhood)
Nice bike
I’ve been riding a 300cc for 2yrs n wanna move up, 650cc seems like the next step but a 950cc sounds great, what do you think?
Occonner Wilderness Harley
Is that bike with a carburetor ?
Looking at one thanks
Im on a 650 Vstar and have no complaints w/e of when it hits 100 kms/hr, it vibrates really bad. I had the wheels balanced. Is that an expected thing for V-twins.
since Shawn never replied to you I will. LOL The Vstar 650 does vibe a bit over 100 kms/hr. But, a Harley Sportster vibrates at ANY speed. I some fussing about the vibrations, HEY! Its a "big" 'ol cruiser! If you want silky smooooooooth, buy a Honda ST1300 ;-)
With a carburetor, is there a choke switch you have to mess with?
nathan barnes all carburetors do
I gonna get me a used vstar preferably a 1100 but for the right price I'd get a 650 . Buddy been riding his vstar 650 classic for years. He wants something bigger does alot of highway with the wife so would like something bigger I might grab it for a good price
How tall are you. I ask because I am quite tall, I have 192cm. I'm not sure I could get on that bike.
what is the difference from a 1996 model and a 2005 model ? any upgrades?
Very few differences. One thing is that some people thought the original pipes were too quiet. Around 05 the mufflers were changed slightly, for a deeper tone. Also fuel warmers in the carbs. A check eng. light. Not much else anyone could notice.
What pipes?
Would you recommend this to someone that is 5'3 and has never ridden before?
They're heavy. But if you're strong, yes
Idk man for me I like the small bikes. I wish the sportster 1200 had just a lil more power cause for me riding around country roads n hittin the twistys is where it’s at. I don’t use the interstate that often unless I need to get to a state road father out, and sport bikes aren’t comfortable
I owned an 04 1200 sportster, and had no problem with lack of power. Thank you very much!!!
Looks/sounds like aftermkt pipes, like Vance&Hines or whatever, right? Has a nice rumble to it. I would just have a hard time forking over $500 for slip ons- a ripoff to me.
I had a V-Star 650 Custom for 20 years. Put over 50K miles on it. It isn't the rider. It's that shifter. It is SO EASY to accidentally toss it in neutral instead of 2nd.
I have this bike and I love it..... I'm looking to accessorize it can you recommend a good site.
ummmmmmm im not really sure
Latia - Hi. If I may ask, does this bike vibrate very much? The boy in the video does not afford the viewer adequate information. (I think he just likes to hear his own voice)....!
the boy in the video is a man, and my job is to talk while i ride. thanks for watching. and no the bike does not vibrate very much. more than a inline 4 and less than most domestic v twins.
LOL, sure you are...! If you state that you are a man often enough ____... Like most people on youtube you talk a great deal and say very little. In relation to motorcycles if you do not speak on HP, torque, top end, handling, pertinent shit, you are not giving a good review. Your videos are not all bad. They are just often lacking pertinent information. If you can't deal with constructive criticism - you are not a man. If you can't deal with this type of comment that states some truths get your videos off the Internet.
lilevil 1955
Hello my apologies on late response. The bike vibration is normal, once you're riding you don't feel it.
Bought my vstar out of the crate in '06. Learned to ride on that bad boy. Outgrew it pretty quick. Still love the shit out if it. If you ride the rpm's to the limit, you can click into 5th and have a nice smooth ride at 75 or 80. Time for a big boy bike though.😈
I'm 6.6 feet and weigh 210 lbs.Would the vstar 650 be a good first bike option?
Lup Dragos you should get a bigger bike might be too small for you. But test ride it see how it fits
Dus Coll too small like in frame size or engine power?
The 650 & 1100 have the very same frame so I'd say yes... Great starter bike
The humming I hear, is that because it's a drive shaft driven bike?
Carbureted, that bike has good sounding after market exhaust but lots of vibration on hwy
Thank u for mentioning vibration on highway. Trying to hone in on the smallest motorcycles that wouldn’t be uncomfortable touring.
@@ONEFAITHofJESUS I'd suggest a Yamaha Vstar 1300 touring, it should push all your buttons
By any chance is this bike for an adult?
How many miles is too much on bike terms? I found one of these locally and it has 15k miles they want $2000 please help.. I'm a beginner
Thats good price, if condition is good.
Randy O I have a 99V *650 I've had for 15 years it's been a great bike runs great between 55 and 60 / 65 or 70 on interstate due notice a lot of vibration
Is that the stock exhaust system? It sounds too good to be stock XD
Nope,it's not.
just remember to flip the petcock back over when you fill up lol
Where you are riding looks really familiar are you from PA?
+Zachary Wagner Lancaster county pa. All the way
hey there, I just bought a 650 2006 vstar. my first bike also 12000 miles. I have an appointment to learn how to ride it, but I just noticed that my bike it's leaking oil I'm so sad and disappointed. it leaks by the stand, just so sad, I haven't even touched it and I have to take it to the shop. you got nice videos by the way.
+Jorge Melena sorry to hear that about your bike, but don't fret I'm sure it's something minor. Take it to your trusty local shop to get it checked out
Neutral safety switch leaking
I’m 17 but I’m built like a grown man do you think this would be a good bike to start out with
You said your first bike was a Honda rebel ???
Drag Star ❤️❤️❤️
i had an '01 as my first bike and loved it. i wouldn't recommend taking these at freeway speeds, though. lots of vibration at those speeds
What would you recommend at freeway speeds and longer trips that isn’t much larger?
@@ONEFAITHofJESUS a cruiser with over 1 liter, so you have enough passing power when you need it
@@CrazyMrTim thank you
It was definitely YOUR FAULT because there was plenty of time to slow down and see what the truck's next move was gonna be.
I see so many vids on the 650 and almost nothing on the 1100
im a 16 yr old girl, i started out with a red cat, when i turned 15 i got a 800 suzuki boulvard and ive always been able to handle it well, and in a few weeks were downgrading me to this bike, i was nervous to downgrade, ive never rode a 650 or 750, and i didnt want a small bike, so hearing you say it doesnt look small makes me feel better, my cousins in a gang and is wanting me to join a all womens club their associated with, and i wasnt willing to show up with a small bike, theres expectations on me, and watching this video helped my nerves.
on top of all of that my dads a well known rider, clubs have asked for him for years but he always turns them down, he's the best, i need a bike that can keep up with him, and when he said 650 i was worried it wouldnt, but it sounds like i wont have any trouble with that.
lol you're so full of shit
lorence b what do you mean? I had a 800 Suzuki boulevard and now I have a 650 V star. Also we took it out on a ride a couple weeks ago. It can keep up but when it hits 65mph it sounds like your going 100 65 is definitely pushing this bike. If you downgrade don't take this 650 go higher. You'll be disappointed. I like to ride fast.
Sinking Sanity nah dog I’m saying you’re full of shit with your biker gang story no one is going to want a kid in a biker gang unless the wiggles and blues clues made a biker gang
lorence b it's true. They won't take me in at this age but they want to ride with me and hang have me hang out with them while I'm younger they want to go ahead and meet me. Then they want to take me in when I'm older. But I turned down the offer. I believe their group was lady serpents. I don't remember what he said some all women's group named after a snake. But I said no because when I'm 19 I'm going to join BACA (bikers against child abuse)
Hey...huh...er..can you tell us again how to turn the petcock to reserve again....we are in awe of yr vast knowledge...........
nice
Next bike Max? 😉
love your videos bro
Lol😂 I m 54 my beginner bike I m still riding cb750 greatest Japanese bike ever made
Hey...is that your church? It looks a lot like mine!
Going for my bike license in Australia first time in a week, been looking at bikes for a while now and all of a sudden one of these shows up literally around the corner from my house for sale. Fate
They're Australias best sold cruiser. I'm about to upgrade to a vstar 650 from my 250cc Honda.
I love the way he says adult 😂