Hello everyone,
Just bought a 08 V Star 650 Classic yesterday and I am loving being back on a bike after a 9 year void. A little about me, I am 50 years old and 5 foot 6 inches tall. I am really liking the look of a touring bike. I am thinking of getting a some gear to turn my bike into something like a Road King. Any thoughts and has anybody all ready done this?
Welcome from Houston Texas. Many here have Batwing fairing and hard bags on their 650. Works well for most. Just remember the 650 doesn't have neck breaking horse power or toque and the extra weight of accessories can effect bikes available power to weight ratio. Here's a few interesting threads to check out when you get a chance.
Each spring there are many riders trying to wake their bike up from a winter nap or new to them rides and are having issues. There's a many here who will share their experience in an attempt to get you safely on the road. A few things that really help us is your location and some bike details...
This is an idea I have seen on another forum, and it seemed like a lot of fun if enough people participate. This forum has more than enough activity that it should take off. The basic idea is this; while riding find certain objects or signs or whatever to take a pic of your bike in front of...
Hello everyone,
Just bought a 08 V Star 650 Classic yesterday and I am loving being back on a bike after a 9 year void. A little about me, I am 50 years old and 5 foot 6 inches tall. I am really liking the look of a touring bike. I am thinking of getting a some gear to turn my bike into something like a Road King. Any thoughts and has anybody all ready done this?
Welcome from Houston Texas. Many here have Batwing fairing and hard bags on their 650. Works well for most. Just remember the 650 doesn't have neck breaking horse power or toque and the extra weight of accessories can effect bikes available power to weight ratio. Here's a few interesting threads to check out when you get a chance.
Each spring there are many riders trying to wake their bike up from a winter nap or new to them rides and are having issues. There's a many here who will share their experience in an attempt to get you safely on the road. A few things that really help us is your location and some bike details...
This is an idea I have seen on another forum, and it seemed like a lot of fun if enough people participate. This forum has more than enough activity that it should take off. The basic idea is this; while riding find certain objects or signs or whatever to take a pic of your bike in front of...
Welcome to the forum. Here are a few internet pics with plenty of ideas. You'll probably see something you like on this page of pics: some 650 classic ideas
Hello everyone,
Just bought a 08 V Star 650 Classic yesterday and I am loving being back on a bike after a 9 year void. A little about me, I am 50 years old and 5 foot 6 inches tall. I am really liking the look of a touring bike. I am thinking of getting a some gear to turn my bike into something like a Road King. Any thoughts and has anybody all ready done this?
Welcome from North Carolina...650 classic is one of the all-time nice looking traditional cruisers....Best wishes,
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