They are a top bike with a solid engine that can and will take it hard if one wants to run it that way...I have a M109-R now days look them up and make one of those your next bike after this one.
Getting back onto two wheels as my son showed me how many great bikes are now LAMS. 2008 Classic, with the Vance and Hines shorties, so I have ordered baffles. Most of my trips to S.A. have been business - done a lot of miles, but not in those sort of areas. A couple of visits to friends, Adelaide and Mt Gambier, so a little of the Limestone Coast and the Hills - if I could get a job there I'd move!
I moved here way back in the 70's and never looked back. now days the eastern states have become so violent and the crime is getting out of control. The baffles are a good choice with out them long runs becomes a pain.
I've been listening to this while at work in my cubicle. It's made my spreadsheets and coding immensely more enjoyable. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Thanks very much for your comment, I am glad it filled in the day for a bit for you. I don't know if you have seen my review on the xz-14 or a review on the victory judge as they are similar
Thanks for the comment re the 25Ks on the clock...have been looking at some with 2000-5000 thinking its a great buy, but may look again now...cheers...
yes do that low K's with these engines would be up in the high numbers like 30,000 to 70,000 and Like I have said after about 20,000 + or more n;ly then did it start to feel free
Well howdy to you. They are a very good bike well made and can take a bit of a hard time but, and the but is here the 650 is a bit down on power compared to other brands of similar size. On the surface that may not seem to much of an issue however when you start going on 100 kph roads the power of the 650 lacks somewhat and overtaking needs to be planed a bit more than other bikes. The 650's top speed is just on 160 kph and it takes a bit of time to get it there as well these bikes will zip up to say 120 kph okay but after that they grind down in acceleration big time.... but if you are new to the bike world or moving up to a bigger bike again the 650 is a solid engine and it will do the job.
Glad you got one as they are a top bike and they are built to last . You can give them full stick all day every day without thinking will it hold together
Hi back Luke; The tachometer, Hypercharger & Vance & Hines exhaust all were ordered for my local Yamaha dealership when I got the bike brand new. The Volt gauge I got form EBay. However you can get both the tachometer and the volt gauge form EBay in one of my replies to someone in this vid clip I found both of them on EBay for a guy and I sent put the links up in one of the answers but that was some time ago now. The Tachometer wires directly onto the coil of plug one with just one wire for that and a red and black for the light very simple and the volt gauge is the same just connect it to any 12v line and it will read the voltage.
@Gary Tesla Hi back; Okay 60kph in 4th gear is 3000 rpm 80kph in 5th gear is 3500rpm and 100kph in 5th gear is 4000rpm The rev limiter kicks in at 8000 rpm and idle rpm is set at 1000rpm. The engine makes good power to 6800rpm and drops off from 7000 to 8000rpm. And 160kph the rpm is approximately 5500rpm.
Thanks for the video. I have a 950 and 650 vstar. on the 650 I am going to add on slip on exhaust. I put Cobra on my 950, and I love it. Very pretty scenery on your video!
Howdy howdy.....thanks for stopping by and for the comment.... A 950 and a 650 ha! both very solid bikes I totally loved my 650 but I capped it out in the performance and I wanted more LoL.....so I have the M109-R now in place of that bike. I have three bikes as it is but no room to keep the 650 so that one had to go. Again thank you for the comment.......What part of the planet do you live on ??????
Hey back and sorry it took some time to reply I have been flat out this way....I sold my Vstar and got a M109-R another very good bike but the m109-R is a beast.....oh I subbed to your channel as well....keep well
Many thanks on your comment. I have done two more newer longer ones on the bikes riding around the south of the city.... 26:28 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 An In depth and 17:00 Review on the Victory Judge motorcycle 🙂
Roland Keith I'll check them out. I'm really into the xvs 650 though. Could you please tell me how many K's had you done before adding the pipes & hyper charger? Keep up the good work.
Howdy back; I had the pipes and hyper charger put on from bran new oh and the re-jet kit for the induction system as well. Then about six months later I put on the tachometer and that is very handy to have. Then a month or so after the tac I installed a charging wire and connection plug to keep the batt charged in the winter months when I don’t use the bike and at the same time I installed the volt gauge.
There is one near me here, in Fairview, Oregon. It's at Yamaha dealer, a 2015 custom, with 2800 miles and almost $4000 USD. I would be getting back to riding after 31 yrs out. Last had a CB750K 1981. Looking at a 30 mile round trip commute to Portland International Airport, five days a week.
Fun bike to have I feel and even when I jump from the ZX-14 to the Yammi yes it is a big jump but honestly when one rides within the speed limits power is not a big consideration. And like I have said in one of my vids; Once the engine frees up somewhat the 650 v-twins 0-120 KPH is quite fine and it’s on a par with a family 6cyl car or slightly better in an all-out race. To get back into riding again they are a good choice as the bike is easy to handle and forgiving with a solid engine that will take heaps of hard usage however on the highway though one must expect the rpm to sit higher than a large bore motor and that seems to give an impression that they are not the best choice of a bike to travel long distance with. In saying that though the Yamaha 650 V-Twin is very happy to sit on the highway even with two up on them given the rpm max out at 8k for us this way the highway speeds are 65 mph and that’s 4000 rpm so the engine will sit on that easy and more.
These are like eggs in the country here in the states, by that I mean plentiful and cheap, thinking about picking one up. Although here we worry about deer, I cant imagine dodging kangaroos. Just funning you. Great vid.
Sorry for not responding to you before now I have just noticed that a big bunch of comments were in the, held for review section in my comments why this is I just have no idea….good old youtube at it again . Thank you for the comment I do appreciate it very much
If you end up with the same model as mine you will find it a top bike mine has been and is still a top fun bike to ride and this is coming from a ZX-14 owner plus we have an R1 and a Victory Judge as well. With the power one can do a few things to bump that up somewhat like mine is as I have done a few mods.
In mph it works out to 5th gear at 70mph the rpm is 4,400. And at 80mph the rpm is 4,900. 40mph is 3,000rpm in 4th gear and 50mph in 4gear is 3,800rpm. The rev limiter cuts in at 8,000rpm And the engine makes its max power at 6,800 rpm
Did you notice a big difference when you added the hyper charger? I have the same vance and hines pipes with a jet kit, and a k&n oil filter and air filter , added performance spark plugs also...
Much thanks man yer I love the sound of them although my son just picked up a Victory judge with an awesome system on it and now I am a bit envious coz that sounds as deep as.
Loved the vid! Very well executed and great description of the bike. Recently bought a spanking new, off the shelf 2018 make (a few days ago) and have already put almost 400km on it. Absolutely love it! Will put some V&H on eventually but trying to find the black ones. Do you know if they're sold in Aus? I've written to V&H twice already to ask whether they fit and if they have any to ship....still no response. Also write to MCAS, who seem to stock them...no response.
Hi back Peter welcome aboard to the V-twin world with your new bike great choice too. I think you will enjoy it for every kilometre. I got mine in 2014 and still enjoying it very much in fact I have just installed a light bar for better night driving in the country and I am very soon to put out a new video about that so keep your eyes open for that. So is this your first bike…?I have seen systems like a flat black looking V&H exhaust on the bikes but I have never been close enough to see if they are V&H pipes but they do look good on the bike though.
When it dies go for a 650 handels well but with more power. Infact this weekend I had a drag with a friends R3 and the 650 took the win 3 times up to 140kph
@@rolandkeith5322 it's not going anywhere soon. Bought it with 1000kms on it. Not even run in service.. it's a 09 and payed 4grand for it.. I'm buying the 650 once I have some $$ behind me. If your in mannum msg me or if you want a ride partner for a day.. I work on the cruise ship in mannum so rosters abit hairy but always happy to meet and ride with people
There were two models of these a classic and a custom you might have the opposite to mine, either that or you some how got onto an alternate TH-cam universe where by all things are slightly different, close but different?
G’day mate, love the video! watched this multiple times now 😂, just picked up an 07 XVS650 myself a few days ago in adelaide myself! are the short shot pipes stupid loud in your opinion? looking to get either those or the V&H Cruzer pipes but obviously being an L plater pretty soon, don’t want crazy loud pipes like i hear some harley’s have 😂, love the sound of the Short Shots in videos but they’re probably a lot different/louder in person.
Hey back and congratz on getting a XVS man that’s awesome and they are one tuff engine as they can take a pounding. But all up they are a top bike I really enjoyed mine and the short shots well yup they are loud. At first and for a long while I wanted the noise and liked it loud but after a good chunk of time and many k’s on the clock it did start to become too much I felt, and a system a bit quieter like the long shots might have been a better choice for me I think as the long shots are deeper in there note and just that bit less in db. My M 109-R that I replaced the XVS with has the factory stock the exhaust on it and I am going to keep it that way too as I like the note that comes from it mind you if that sound was just that bit louder I would be totally happy. And thanks Darren for watching content on my channel as I do appreciate it very much and as you may well know my channel has a bit of everything on it but mainly bikes and cars…keep safe man and enjoy your ride.
@@rolandkeith5322 Thanks mate 😁 it’ll be my first bike obviously, i have ridden my dirt bike a few times but haven’t been in a few years. I’ve heard a lot of the Short shots and they sound great in videos but yeah i’ve heard the same thing you said also that they’re a little deafening after a while i’ll definitely check out the long shots i reckon, want something with sound and a nice rumble but nothing overpowering. I’ve currently got the stock exhaust but previous owners removed the baffles and sounds really good! Do you know if i get the king shots if the bike needs re jetting or is that only with an upgraded air intake? I’ll definitely check out more bikes on your channel mate! I’m pretty keen to get out on mine pretty soon, go for my license this weekend coming so of course my work week will go slow like a kid trying to sleep christmas eve. Ride safe mate!
@@H..H_ A guy I know had a XVS as well and we did a bike swap one ride he had the longs I had the shorts out of the two the longs sounded far deeper than my shorts if I was to do it again I personally would go for the slightly quitter deeper sound of them longs. As far as tuning, if you alter the intake ( air filter set up )from stock & the exhaust together as I did then re-jetting is something I would do for all out extracting the most power out of it but in saying this the standard jetting option that is used when one does this is off and the engine runs to lean. So really a dyno tune to get it right is the one thing you may want to consider, if you’re going to do this as I did and I added to the mix a ….. Power Commander all at the same time. The Power Commander will change the important timing of the bike as the XVS motors are governed back by retarding the timing from the factory to hold the limit at 40hp. So change the exhaust open the air flow and allow the timing to advance the engine and it’s a bike that goes dam well for its engine size and overall weight. Doing all of this though man costs a bit of money including the dyno to set it all up correctly and the question is? Is it all worth this cost for the gains? My answer is “perhaps not”. Yeah it goes better about on a par with an Iron 883 but in the world of powerful cruisers fundamentally they both are not engineered to be super-fast bikes. If I was to do it all again I would get the sound I am after and just call it stops at that but concentrate way more on my skills of been able to ride smart and handle a bike well, because if power and a drag race fast cruisers is something you’re after ( like I was ) then the best option is the M 109-R once you are on you’re your full licence. To get an idea pop over to a video called …. “Why the M109R is INSANE and why you don't want one”. By a TH-cam channel called ….Srkcycles…… . Because I have a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 I also wanted a cruiser as well so I had one for summer and one for winter so the XVS was my pick at the time as I loved the looks of them and how solid the engine is but I got to the end of the road after a bit of cash and still wanted more so that’s why I changed bikes. But ( and man this is now all turning into a novel ….LoL ) I want to get another XVS 650 one day as I would love to rat-rod one plus they are a dam fun ride and I know I will enjoy having one as another option to ride along with the other two so one day it will happen.
great vid mate, got one of these bikes myself with the Vance and Hines short shots and i love it. I also ride that road a lot, great place to ride.. im looking to put a tacho on mine also, can I ask where you got yours from. look forward to seeing more vids from you. cheers
I got mine through the Yamaha dealer but the same unit is on ebay. This model tachometer wires straight in on to one of the coils and that's it oh then the light power and I jumped that from the speedo. And yes it's a good run that one pull me over if you see me and say hi. Tachometer..... here...... www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-60mm-Electronic-Tachometer-fits-Harley-Davidson-V-Twin-39-0392-/371855158379
awesome mate, any chance you could tell me what type of tacho it is like brand etc.. it looks like a nice little unit, ive just purchased Tbar handlebars for my bike, and this type of unit would look great in the middle of the bar. cheers mate
Hi Roland, I'm looking at getting back into riding after a long hiatus and am probably going to purchase the V-Star. I love the mods you have added and I just need to ask if you have updated the fuel controller after adding the Hypercharger and pipes?
Howdy back to you. Sorry I have been away but I just got back and got your comment. No I did not do anything to the fuel controller. The V-Star is a carburetted engine so I installed the upgrade Jet kit for the set up and that works quite well although I feel that it runs a slight bit lean up in the top end of the rpm’s. Apart from that it runs very well.
Hey mate thanks for the video. I’m a just time rider and am currently on my Ls in NSW. I bought a 2018 xvs650 custom and am loving it. I’m interested in getting the Vance & Hines short shots for the sound/safety aspect, however I’ve Read that they reduce the bikes power. Is this true and if so by how much? I’m still a novice in the mechanics of bikes however any feedback would be appreciated. Cheers
Reduction in power? nope that's a new one on me ...wow. apart form the fact that well that just can't happen if you can grab some as they are good. There is too much understanding to go through in exhaust to have an idea what effects power and what doesn't but in the shortest expression with a 4 stroke engine you want as mush gas removed from the head as you can get and only a restriction in gas flow will cause a loss of power but never a increase of flow will cause that. A two stroke engine YES but not a four stroke.
@@leeleeleelee919 They are good and way better than the stock system and you will pick up power but in the top end. My bike pushers out 58 hp now with a few tweeks if you ever want to know how just drop me a message
Any problems with the air-cooled engine? I own a FZ6 and I'm looking to switch to a xvs650... but I'm a little afraid that it will leave my legs hairless in city traffic
No not at all the XVS run's quite cool even at the lights in summer it's fine I get way way more heat off of my ZX 14 ....not that bike puts out some heat......So don't give it a thought as your hair is safe :-)
Can you please do a video on how effective the brakes are on the vstar 650? I’m thinking buying one of these but the quality of the brakes keep coming up as a red flag in other reviews. How do you find them?
At the moment the bike is not on the road because of winter as I use my other bike when it’s cold weather so just now I can’t do a video on that. However I can put some light on the topic of the brakes for you on the Yamaha XVS 650. One thing to understand about any legal motor bike or car is that before it is allowed on the roads is they all get tested for compliance and safety.So in short the brakes work within boundaries set out by the authorities of each country. How are the brakes on this bike?? Well they are in proportion to the performance of this bike as this is the best way I can put it. They do work very well as I have tested them out many times on dummy emergency stops. The XVS 650 brakes are not unlike many other similar bikes and they do need a bit more muscle to operate them rather than say a sport bike and in many ways I think that it is better because been to sensitive in the case of an emergency stop for a new riders can be a bigger problem. What I think is the case here is that people will ride all sorts of bikes but then have expectations that things will be the same but they are not. For instance let’s say you hopped onto a Yamaha R6 a bike that can reach a top speed of 295+Kph then you swap onto a XVS 650 that has a top speed of just 160kph so one will get a difference in breaking power and yes then comparison would seem like the XVS braking system is not that fantastic but the point here is that the higher the top speed the more power the breaks need to have. So in reality it’s all in proportion.
Also in my video at the 11 minute mark I did have to do a quick stop to the lights as they went yellow on me and looking at the video I was doing 60 Kph and I in complete control pulled up the bike in 3 car lengths with heaps of head room to apply more stopping power if needed.
No never even been pulled over by the cops for then I have even been pulled up a few times for breath testing and the cops never had a problem with them.
Hummmm it's that alternate universe deal I was talking about where the water goes down the drain backwards and we drive on the other side of the road, no one needs a gun and most people have a good amount of cash because people believe that credit is crap, clean air, a lack of drug needles in playgrounds for kids, a government that actually does something at times and vegemite.
Piggott range rd Onkaparinga Hills. it is a nice run along this road as I go on it a lot if I don't have much time but I want to just get a quick ride in.
you know ..... sometimes some people just don't make sense. And this is one of those times. Dude once some thing has been recorded all of the settings have been set so it is you that only has the option to make volume changers. How odd.!
Wow man your as smart as an inanimate object and your hearing is shit. Wake up and learn how the world works. But when you live in a shit hole like you do what can one expect but comments from a Dumb ass. And you carry on like a hairless virgin
Just got one this summer, loving it.
They are a top bike with a solid engine that can and will take it hard if one wants to run it that way...I have a M109-R now days look them up and make one of those your next bike after this one.
Getting back onto two wheels as my son showed me how many great bikes are now LAMS. 2008 Classic, with the Vance and Hines shorties, so I have ordered baffles. Most of my trips to S.A. have been business - done a lot of miles, but not in those sort of areas. A couple of visits to friends, Adelaide and Mt Gambier, so a little of the Limestone Coast and the Hills - if I could get a job there I'd move!
I moved here way back in the 70's and never looked back. now days the eastern states have become so violent and the crime is getting out of control. The baffles are a good choice with out them long runs becomes a pain.
I've been listening to this while at work in my cubicle. It's made my spreadsheets and coding immensely more enjoyable. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Thanks very much for your comment, I am glad it filled in the day for a bit for you. I don't know if you have seen my review on the xz-14 or a review on the victory judge as they are similar
Can't beat port norlunga. Grew up around those parts. Love everything about the place. Great video mate
Yes it is a nice spot I like riding through it and the beach in summer
I was at that area in 1979
Funny when you see they drive left side hhh
Thanks for the comment re the 25Ks on the clock...have been looking at some with 2000-5000 thinking its a great buy, but may look again now...cheers...
yes do that low K's with these engines would be up in the high numbers like 30,000 to 70,000 and Like I have said after about 20,000 + or more n;ly then did it start to feel free
Hi mate, im from Adelaide also. I've been looking for a v star for the past month but haven't found the right bike yet. Great vid 👍
Well howdy to you. They are a very good bike well made and can take a bit of a hard time but, and the but is here the 650 is a bit down on power compared to other brands of similar size. On the surface that may not seem to much of an issue however when you start going on 100 kph roads the power of the 650 lacks somewhat and overtaking needs to be planed a bit more than other bikes. The 650's top speed is just on 160 kph and it takes a bit of time to get it there as well these bikes will zip up to say 120 kph okay but after that they grind down in acceleration big time.... but if you are new to the bike world or moving up to a bigger bike again the 650 is a solid engine and it will do the job.
Glad you got one as they are a top bike and they are built to last . You can give them full stick all day every day without thinking will it hold together
thanks for your support mate. from this one they will all be shorter in length
Just bought a 2013 vstar with vances and Hines short shots an I love it there great bike
make a video of it and upload it so we all can see it.
Same here I just got one like last week it’s an 08 with the Vance and Hines. The most amazing bike I’ve ever owned so far
Nice review of the xvs 650. Thanks.I am seriously thinking of buying one.It looks like a nice light cruiser.
thanks heaps and cool to see you here :-)
Hi back Luke;
The tachometer, Hypercharger & Vance & Hines exhaust all were ordered for my local Yamaha dealership when I got the bike brand new. The Volt gauge I got form EBay. However you can get both the tachometer and the volt gauge form EBay in one of my replies to someone in this vid clip I found both of them on EBay for a guy and I sent put the links up in one of the answers but that was some time ago now. The Tachometer wires directly onto the coil of plug one with just one wire for that and a red and black for the light very simple and the volt gauge is the same just connect it to any 12v line and it will read the voltage.
@Gary Tesla Hi back;
Okay 60kph in 4th gear is 3000 rpm 80kph in 5th gear is 3500rpm and 100kph in 5th gear is 4000rpm
The rev limiter kicks in at 8000 rpm and idle rpm is set at 1000rpm. The engine makes good power to 6800rpm and drops off from 7000 to 8000rpm. And 160kph the rpm is approximately 5500rpm.
@Gary Tesla you are very welcome and many thanks for your comments any thing you want to know about these Yamaha 650's just ask
@Gary Tesla Hi back; the back tire is a 170/80-15 and the front is a 100/90-19
Enjoyed the ride. You should do more of them.
Thanks very much for the comment and glad to see you here.....stay safe and keep well.
I really enjoyed that. Nice bike, too. I, also, agree about the stinkin' diesels. Bring that bike to the Black Hills and I'll show you around...
Hi again Show me around? where are you from??? are you talking western South Dakota?
@@rolandkeith5322 Just across the boarder in Wyoming. (35 miles west of Sturgis) I know all of the best roads and pubs.
Thanks for the video. I have a 950 and 650 vstar. on the 650 I am going to add on slip on exhaust. I put Cobra on my 950, and I love it. Very pretty scenery on your video!
Howdy howdy.....thanks for stopping by and for the comment.... A 950 and a 650 ha! both very solid bikes I totally loved my 650 but I capped it out in the performance and I wanted more LoL.....so I have the M109-R now in place of that bike. I have three bikes as it is but no room to keep the 650 so that one had to go. Again thank you for the comment.......What part of the planet do you live on ??????
@@rolandkeith5322 America -Alabama ohh I'll have to look at videos of your new bike! Ride safe!
@@reginajimeneztownsend5996 Cool if you do .... I am a bit of a power head the more the better lol
@@rolandkeith5322 I can't argue with you about that!🤣
Awesome video man I sold my rocket and bought another vstar love them ride safe
Hey back and sorry it took some time to reply I have been flat out this way....I sold my Vstar and got a M109-R another very good bike but the m109-R is a beast.....oh I subbed to your channel as well....keep well
Nice ride with a sweet sound. Up to you but no need to shorten the vids. Good vid looking forward to seeing more of SA. All the best.
Many thanks on your comment. I have done two more newer longer ones
on the bikes riding around the south of the city.... 26:28
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 An In depth and 17:00
Review on the Victory Judge motorcycle
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Roland Keith I'll check them out. I'm really into the xvs 650 though. Could you please tell me how many K's had you done before adding the pipes & hyper charger? Keep up the good work.
Howdy back;
I had the pipes and hyper charger put on from bran new oh and the re-jet kit for the induction system as well. Then about six months later I put on the tachometer and that is very handy to have. Then a month or so after the tac I installed a charging wire and connection plug to keep the batt charged in the winter months when I don’t use the bike and at the same time I installed the volt gauge.
And where are you placed on this planet...???
Ok brand new hey? I've been told to run it in before putting on pipes. I'm living in Brisbane..... & I barrack for Richmond 🐅🐯
There is one near me here, in Fairview, Oregon. It's at Yamaha dealer, a 2015 custom, with 2800 miles and almost $4000 USD. I would be getting back to riding after 31 yrs out. Last had a CB750K 1981. Looking at a 30 mile round trip commute to Portland International Airport, five days a week.
Fun bike to have I feel and even when I jump from the ZX-14 to the Yammi yes it is a big jump but honestly when one rides within the speed limits power is not a big consideration. And like I have said in one of my vids; Once the engine frees up somewhat the 650 v-twins 0-120 KPH is quite fine and it’s on a par with a family 6cyl car or slightly better in an all-out race. To get back into riding again they are a good choice as the bike is easy to handle and forgiving with a solid engine that will take heaps of hard usage however on the highway though one must expect the rpm to sit higher than a large bore motor and that seems to give an impression that they are not the best choice of a bike to travel long distance with. In saying that though the Yamaha 650 V-Twin is very happy to sit on the highway even with two up on them given the rpm max out at 8k for us this way the highway speeds are 65 mph and that’s 4000 rpm so the engine will sit on that easy and more.
@@rolandkeith5322 thanks, I hope it's still there when I have the cash in hand, shortly.
These are like eggs in the country here in the states, by that I mean plentiful and cheap, thinking about picking one up. Although here we worry about deer, I cant imagine dodging kangaroos. Just funning you. Great vid.
Sorry for not responding to you before now I have just noticed that a big bunch of comments were in the, held for review section in my comments why this is I just have no idea….good old youtube at it again .
Thank you for the comment I do appreciate it very much
Yall is crazy mate,yet driving on the wrong side of the road.
LOL,,just playin brother,love the vid and love my 650 also.
LoL love the comment and yeah the 650's are a top bike
Nice video. I know that route you've taken well. great to see a Vid from Adelaide. nice bike too. looking at getting one soon.
Top fun bike to have with a solid engine as well. Yeah that's a good run down the hill to the beach I like it. and thanks for your comment.
@@rolandkeith5322 What year is the bike?
it's a 2014 model
Thank you Roland. It looks very nice and sounds amazing. I'm definitely f
going for the 2014 model now.
If you end up with the same model as mine you will find it a top bike mine has been and is still a top fun bike to ride and this is coming from a ZX-14 owner plus we have an R1 and a Victory Judge as well.
With the power one can do a few things to bump that up somewhat like mine is as I have done a few mods.
Bloody good mate, she sounds sweet, nice bit O countryside too.
Nice one mate! Can't wait to see more of these!! Made me miss my xvs
In mph it works out to 5th gear at 70mph the rpm is 4,400. And at 80mph the rpm is 4,900.
40mph is 3,000rpm in 4th gear and 50mph in 4gear is 3,800rpm. The rev limiter cuts in at 8,000rpm
And the engine makes its max power at 6,800 rpm
many thanks
Did you notice a big difference when you added the hyper charger? I have the same vance and hines pipes with a jet kit, and a k&n oil filter and air filter , added performance spark plugs also...
In the mid and top end yes I did as it got quite the edge on the same bike with nothing done
Great ! Thank you! I think I may invest in the hyper charger next👍🏻
Nice vid mate.Those pipes are the ones I want/need :) sounds nice mate
Much thanks man yer I love the sound of them although my son just picked up a Victory judge with an awesome system on it and now I am a bit envious coz that sounds as deep as.
Loved the vid! Very well executed and great description of the bike. Recently bought a spanking new, off the shelf 2018 make (a few days ago) and have already put almost 400km on it. Absolutely love it! Will put some V&H on eventually but trying to find the black ones. Do you know if they're sold in Aus? I've written to V&H twice already to ask whether they fit and if they have any to ship....still no response. Also write to MCAS, who seem to stock them...no response.
*referring to Shortshots.
Hi back Peter welcome aboard to the V-twin world with your new bike great choice too. I think you will enjoy it for every kilometre. I got mine in 2014 and still enjoying it very much in fact I have just installed a light bar for better night driving in the country and I am very soon to put out a new video about that so keep your eyes open for that. So is this your first bike…?I have seen systems like a flat black looking V&H exhaust on the bikes but I have never been close enough to see if they are V&H pipes but they do look good on the bike though.
hello from mannum, v-stars are awsome bikes. i have the xvs250 as a runabout and its a sweet lil unit
Howdy back; A good friend of mine has one of those as well and I have put my leg over it a few times now and I agree with you totaly.
I find the lil 250 is fine going up the freeway. Good fun to chuck around at 157kg wet
like the 650 they are just a solid bike to ride that provides a high fun factor .
When it dies go for a 650 handels well but with more power.
Infact this weekend I had a drag with a friends R3 and the 650 took the win 3 times up to 140kph
@@rolandkeith5322 it's not going anywhere soon. Bought it with 1000kms on it. Not even run in service.. it's a 09 and payed 4grand for it.. I'm buying the 650 once I have some $$ behind me. If your in mannum msg me or if you want a ride partner for a day.. I work on the cruise ship in mannum so rosters abit hairy but always happy to meet and ride with people
Your V-Star 650 looks different than mine
There were two models of these a classic and a custom you might have the opposite to mine, either that or you some how got onto an alternate TH-cam universe where by all things are slightly different, close but different?
thanks for your thoughtful content. Is that the hypercharger for metric fit?
Yes I have done I am running the Kuryakyn 9422 Hypercharger and jet kit as well
Gday m8 picking up my 650 cruiser next week one question for you what’s your mileage
G’day mate, love the video! watched this multiple times now 😂, just picked up an 07 XVS650 myself a few days ago in adelaide myself! are the short shot pipes stupid loud in your opinion? looking to get either those or the V&H Cruzer pipes but obviously being an L plater pretty soon, don’t want crazy loud pipes like i hear some harley’s have 😂, love the sound of the Short Shots in videos but they’re probably a lot different/louder in person.
Hey back and congratz on getting a XVS man that’s awesome and they are one tuff engine as they can take a pounding. But all up they are a top bike I really enjoyed mine and the short shots well yup they are loud. At first and for a long while I wanted the noise and liked it loud but after a good chunk of time and many k’s on the clock it did start to become too much I felt, and a system a bit quieter like the long shots might have been a better choice for me I think as the long shots are deeper in there note and just that bit less in db. My M 109-R that I replaced the XVS with has the factory stock the exhaust on it and I am going to keep it that way too as I like the note that comes from it mind you if that sound was just that bit louder I would be totally happy. And thanks Darren for watching content on my channel as I do appreciate it very much and as you may well know my channel has a bit of everything on it but mainly bikes and cars…keep safe man and enjoy your ride.
@@rolandkeith5322 Thanks mate 😁 it’ll be my first bike obviously, i have ridden my dirt bike a few times but haven’t been in a few years. I’ve heard a lot of the Short shots and they sound great in videos but yeah i’ve heard the same thing you said also that they’re a little deafening after a while i’ll definitely check out the long shots i reckon, want something with sound and a nice rumble but nothing overpowering. I’ve currently got the stock exhaust but previous owners removed the baffles and sounds really good! Do you know if i get the king shots if the bike needs re jetting or is that only with an upgraded air intake? I’ll definitely check out more bikes on your channel mate! I’m pretty keen to get out on mine pretty soon, go for my license this weekend coming so of course my work week will go slow like a kid trying to sleep christmas eve. Ride safe mate!
@@H..H_ A guy I know had a XVS as well and we did a bike swap one ride he had the longs I had the shorts out of the two the longs sounded far deeper than my shorts if I was to do it again I personally would go for the slightly quitter deeper sound of them longs. As far as tuning, if you alter the intake ( air filter set up )from stock & the exhaust together as I did then re-jetting is something I would do for all out extracting the most power out of it but in saying this the standard jetting option that is used when one does this is off and the engine runs to lean. So really a dyno tune to get it right is the one thing you may want to consider, if you’re going to do this as I did and I added to the mix a ….. Power Commander all at the same time. The Power Commander will change the important timing of the bike as the XVS motors are governed back by retarding the timing from the factory to hold the limit at 40hp. So change the exhaust open the air flow and allow the timing to advance the engine and it’s a bike that goes dam well for its engine size and overall weight.
Doing all of this though man costs a bit of money including the dyno to set it all up correctly and the question is? Is it all worth this cost for the gains? My answer is “perhaps not”. Yeah it goes better about on a par with an Iron 883 but in the world of powerful cruisers fundamentally they both are not engineered to be super-fast bikes.
If I was to do it all again I would get the sound I am after and just call it stops at that but concentrate way more on my skills of been able to ride smart and handle a bike well, because if power and a drag race fast cruisers is something you’re after ( like I was ) then the best option is the M 109-R once you are on you’re your full licence. To get an idea pop over to a video called …. “Why the M109R is INSANE and why you don't want one”. By a TH-cam channel called ….Srkcycles…… .
Because I have a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 I also wanted a cruiser as well so I had one for summer and one for winter so the XVS was my pick at the time as I loved the looks of them and how solid the engine is but I got to the end of the road after a bit of cash and still wanted more so that’s why I changed bikes.
But ( and man this is now all turning into a novel ….LoL ) I want to get another XVS 650 one day as I would love to rat-rod one plus they are a dam fun ride and I know I will enjoy having one as another option to ride along with the other two so one day it will happen.
@rolandkeith5322 who would you recommend to take the bike to in Adelaide to rejet the carby etc after changing the exhaust ??
great vid mate, got one of these bikes myself with the Vance and Hines short shots and i love it. I also ride that road a lot, great place to ride.. im looking to put a tacho on mine also, can I ask where you got yours from. look forward to seeing more vids from you. cheers
I got mine through the Yamaha dealer but the same unit is on ebay.
This model tachometer wires straight in on to one of the coils and that's it oh then the light power and I jumped that from the speedo.
And yes it's a good run that one pull me over if you see me and say hi.
Tachometer..... here...... www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-60mm-Electronic-Tachometer-fits-Harley-Davidson-V-Twin-39-0392-/371855158379
awesome mate, any chance you could tell me what type of tacho it is like brand etc.. it looks like a nice little unit, ive just purchased Tbar handlebars for my bike, and this type of unit would look great in the middle of the bar. cheers mate
Hi Roland, I'm looking at getting back into riding after a long hiatus and am probably going to purchase the V-Star. I love the mods you have added and I just need to ask if you have updated the fuel controller after adding the Hypercharger and pipes?
Howdy back to you.
Sorry I have been away but I just got back and got your comment.
No I did not do anything to the fuel controller. The V-Star is a carburetted engine so I installed the upgrade Jet kit for the set up and that works quite well although I feel that it runs a slight bit lean up in the top end of the rpm’s. Apart from that it runs very well.
Hey mate thanks for the video.
I’m a just time rider and am currently on my Ls in NSW. I bought a 2018 xvs650 custom and am loving it. I’m interested in getting the Vance & Hines short shots for the sound/safety aspect, however I’ve Read that they reduce the bikes power. Is this true and if so by how much? I’m still a novice in the mechanics of bikes however any feedback would be appreciated. Cheers
Reduction in power? nope that's a new one on me ...wow. apart form the fact that well that just can't happen if you can grab some as they are good. There is too much understanding to go through in exhaust to have an idea what effects power and what doesn't but in the shortest expression with a 4 stroke engine you want as mush gas removed from the head as you can get and only a restriction in gas flow will cause a loss of power but never a increase of flow will cause that. A two stroke engine YES but not a four stroke.
Roland Keith beautiful thanks for the reply mate. Appreciate it and the swift reply too. I’ll definitely be looking at getting some for myself
@@leeleeleelee919 They are good and way better than the stock system and you will pick up power but in the top end. My bike pushers out 58 hp now with a few tweeks if you ever want to know how just drop me a message
Any problems with the air-cooled engine? I own a FZ6 and I'm looking to switch to a xvs650... but I'm a little afraid that it will leave my legs hairless in city traffic
No not at all the XVS run's quite cool even at the lights in summer it's fine I get way way more heat off of my ZX 14 ....not that bike puts out some heat......So don't give it a thought as your hair is safe :-)
@@rolandkeith5322 Thanks for the answer mate ✌️
Can you please do a video on how effective the brakes are on the vstar 650?
I’m thinking buying one of these but the quality of the brakes keep coming up as a red flag in other reviews. How do you find them?
At the moment the bike is not on the road because of winter as I use my other bike when it’s cold weather so just now I can’t do a video on that. However I can put some light on the topic of the brakes for you on the Yamaha XVS 650. One thing to understand about any legal motor bike or car is that before it is allowed on the roads is they all get tested for compliance and safety.So in short the brakes work within boundaries set out by the authorities of each country.
How are the brakes on this bike?? Well they are in proportion to the performance of this bike as this is the best way I can put it. They do work very well as I have tested them out many times on dummy emergency stops. The XVS 650 brakes are not unlike many other similar bikes and they do need a bit more muscle to operate them rather than say a sport bike and in many ways I think that it is better because been to sensitive in the case of an emergency stop for a new riders can be a bigger problem.
What I think is the case here is that people will ride all sorts of bikes but then have expectations that things will be the same but they are not. For instance let’s say you hopped onto a Yamaha R6 a bike that can reach a top speed of 295+Kph then you swap onto a XVS 650 that has a top speed of just 160kph so one will get a difference in breaking power and yes then comparison would seem like the XVS braking system is not that fantastic but the point here is that the higher the top speed the more power the breaks need to have. So in reality it’s all in proportion.
Also in my video at the 11 minute mark I did have to do a quick stop to the lights as they went yellow on me and looking at the video I was doing 60 Kph and I in complete control pulled up the bike in 3 car lengths with heaps of head room to apply more stopping power if needed.
Roland Keith thanks mate! That’s very helpful I appreciate it.
Any issues from the coppers witb those pipes?
No never even been pulled over by the cops for then I have even been pulled up a few times for breath testing and the cops never had a problem with them.
You're riding on the wrong side of the road
Hummmm it's that alternate universe deal I was talking about where the water goes down the drain backwards and we drive on the other side of the road, no one needs a gun and most people have a good amount of cash because people believe that credit is crap, clean air, a lack of drug needles in playgrounds for kids, a government that actually does something at times and vegemite.
What road is that? in Adelaide
Piggott range rd Onkaparinga Hills. it is a nice run along this road as I go on it a lot if I don't have much time but I want to just get a quick ride in.
Hey mate,
Got myself a 2017 model with the same exhaust but I find a lot of vibration when I hit about 100kph, are you noticing the same thing?
No mine was fine ??? odd that you are getting vibe's
@@rolandkeith5322 strange, maybe I’ve got an alignment or a wheel balance issue, I’ll have it check out then, thank you for the response
@@ranulranepura7210 Who knows but mine was smooth all the way up the rpm range
She's not revving her guts out at 110/120 on the highway?
No they don't for a 650 120 is it's happy spot but eh mainly we can only do 100 now days ....thanks for stopping by
@@rolandkeith5322 sweet. Thanks for the reply
but I got Coast Yamaha to get it in for me
You need to turn the volume Up.
you know ..... sometimes some people just don't make sense.
And this is one of those times.
Dude once some thing has been recorded all of the settings have been set so it is you that only has the option to make volume changers.
How odd.!
You need to clean your ears, I hear him fine.
Tachometer..... here...... www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-60mm-Electronic-Tachometer-fits-Harley-Davidson-V-Twin-39-0392-/371855158379
You riding. On the. Wrong side of the road.
ummm...????? for what country?
Wow some one is smart ........... Not.
Jerald Pullen
Foreigners are weird, man. I heard that after they make a shıt, they wipe side to side instead of up and down😯
Wow man your as smart as an inanimate object and your hearing is shit. Wake up and learn how the world works. But when you live in a shit hole like you do what can one expect but comments from a Dumb ass. And you carry on like a hairless virgin