1100 cc RoadStar

[naturbar]

My son is looking to purchase his first (used) bike. He is contemplating the 1100cc RoadStar. He is looking for some input about the bike and I told him I would post on this forum and see what comes up. He weights 160lbs and is 6' tall - his girl friend weighs maybe 100 lbs. would there be any problem with the 1100 pulling that small weight? Any inputs or suggestions are appreciated. I don't want him to overspend on this bike - so if he does decide on the RoadStar I will be back asking questions about the correct $$ to spend on the particular bike he is looking at, thanks to all.

[Solodadof2]

The Roadstar is either a 1600 0r a 1700 the 1100 cc is a Silverado, a custom, or a classic both great bikes but A 1300 vstar would be a better fit for road travel..

[SilvrT]

My son is looking to purchase his first (used) bike. He is contemplating the 1100cc RoadStar. He is looking for some input about the bike and I told him I would post on this forum and see what comes up. He weights 160lbs and is 6' tall - his girl friend weighs maybe 100 lbs. would there be any problem with the 1100 pulling that small weight? Any inputs or suggestions are appreciated. I don't want him to overspend on this bike - so if he does decide on the RoadStar I will be back asking questions about the correct $$ to spend on the particular bike he is looking at, thanks to all.

 

Are we talking a NEW bike or USED?

 

The 1100cc Yamaha is/was called a V-Star

 

Should be no problem riding 2-up for them.

[playboy]

I think the vstar 1100 is a good first bike. I enjoyed mine but realized it was to small for 2 up riding any long distance especially with the stock seat. But we are a bit larger couple. A good used one should be a easy find but I would try for a silverado model a few more stock options and probably a easier re sale when he wants to move up.

[ddoggma]

Cough!...1st Gen. What?

[tazmocycle]

http://forums.delphiforums.com/yamaha1100

you can checkout the 1100 v-star and there are also forums for 1300 v-star and the road star. my wife has a 06 v-star with 21k and before that she had a 01 v-star 1100 with 27k. at his height he may want to look at the v-star1300.

Edited April 15, 2013 by tazmocycle

[aharbi]

My wife and I rode a V-Star 1100 for several years before we out grew it. It's a good starter bike and that engine has heart. We still have it, I ride it solo most of the time now as she loves her Venture (I just steer it). Price wise I don't think you can find a better deal on a used 1100 V-Star. Yes the 1300 is a bit bigger with a belt drive and a bit more money. There is a very strong V-Star 1100 forum to aid in any mechanical knowhow he may need.

[dbikers]

one of my co-workers has an '05 Vstar classic. He goes maybe 180# and his lady friend maybe 120#. They ride 2-up on day-trips all summer long. He had to buy a mustang seat and made some floor board extensions to make it a bit more comfortable. It's got the power for them to 2-up but probably not the best for cross-country

[reddevilmedic]

im not real familiar with the 1100 Yammy. If your looking at later model bikes, I would definitely consider 1300 for 2-up touring. Yammy definitely, or even a VTX.

[naturbar]

thanks for all the input.....my son is still in the "considering" phase.......

[playboy]

One thing I forgot and not sure which years but check the starter bolts some had issues the one I had you could see by looking at the starter that the bolts where twisted never failed to start but sometimes hot the starter seemed to drag. The bolts if I remember correctly ran the full length of the starter on the outside maybe 1/4'' .