2012 Yamaha V Star 1300 - upgrades, recommendations, questions, concerns!! Any help appreciated.

nsnate02 said:

This will help with Ivan and getting an idea of performance with different exhaust and intakes. He'll flash it in one day and send it back the next on a 1300. Only downtime is shipping. Check out the dyno charts. https://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/vstar13.htm

On the lower deflectors, the Memphis Shades work fine. They just look a little cheaper to me. The national cycle lowers look fantastic but cost a lot more and you have to use their windshield system. Works well though. I only switched because I went with a Memphis Shades QD Batwing. Trade-offs. 😉 BTW I have a windshield and lowers from National Cycle if you go that route. Only need mounting hardware.

The ED Big Touring seat doesn't seat you much different than the stock seat but is far more comfortable. ED used to work for Ultimate, so they're nearly identical and he's in Canada.

The throttle lock, locks the throttle like a cruise. I tried the Atlas and the Breakaway. Both are great but I prefer the Breakaway. Controls are a little more intuitive to me.

On the back, I took off the turn signals and the behemoth license plate mount and used this: Custom Dynamics Quad Radius All-in-One Motorcycle License Plate Frame, Amber Signals, Red Run/Brake Light, and Plate Illumination - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M9ME4IG?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_dp_AT7X10J2ZF0YP86R3ZCN
you'll also need the radius mount. I was able to the spacer off the old mount to match the new radius of the custom dynamics. Fills the gap behind the new mount.

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Jo hart said:

Hey, your gas tank badge has me confused. Did you get an XVS 1300 (same engine as a Stryker), or a Royal Star 1300 (V4 engine)? I dont wanna give you moot advice.

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nsnate02 said:

Things I think are mandatory.
1. Get Ivan to flash the ECU - This is a no brainer first change. Fixes all the performance issues and gets. all the air flow and exhaust changes are accounted for.
2. Lower wind deflectors - the head buffeting is horrible on these. I used the National Cycle but you have to use their windshield (if you use one). I also tried the Memphis shades. Works equally well, just doesn't look as good.
3. Barons BAK - not only does it increase the air flow, you knees won't be knocking it around. It's super slim and doesn't get in the way.
4. Baron 1" Touring Handlebar - narrows the reach and pullback is where it should be. They started making it in 2014 this way standard.
5. Cobra 4" slip-on exhaust
6. ED Big Touring seat. SOOO much more comfortable

Things I personally liked.
1. 3" foot extension from Extension Depot on Ebay. Really liked it more stretched out.
2. Easy Bracket or Viking QD saddle bag mounts. These make taking your bags off and on a snap. I used my Viking bags like a suitcase when we were traveling. Great with any bag. Picture below we left the bags back at the hotel.
3. LED Bulbs all round. Especially switchback front turn signal LED's that serve as daylight running lights.
4. Breakaway 7CP01 throttle lock
5. Fobo TPS sensors
6. Michelin Commander II/III tires
7. Progressive front springs
8. I ended up with a Memphis Shades Batwing and much prefer it to the National Cycle windshield.

These are great bikes and I really miss mine. It got totaled a little over a year ago and moved on to a Stratoliner. I really like the Stratoliner, but wish I still had the 1300.

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