I've got a high ball n I love it. Heaps of punch. Great looking bike. Heaps of compliments. Handles well. Love the wind in my face. Buy one. You'll love it.
@dbest1aVlogsКүн бұрын
That's awesome man. Hope you get lots of miles n joy out of it. Ride safe n hard .
@gdmofo6 күн бұрын
Muy Bueno
@Lagniappe.13 күн бұрын
I know this is super old, but if anyone has trouble with that cover. Do top first by hand. Then use 1/4 bit head. Put it in by hand, then use a 1/4 wrench to turn it tight. Definitely gotta say thank you for the directions really helped get this done.
@dbest1aVlogs13 күн бұрын
Awesome thank you.
@letsridehardАй бұрын
Dumb question, how many spark plugs in total? 4?
@IceTheFanDudeАй бұрын
This one looks like the Waterbury location that opened in 2008. Despite never going to CoCo key I love how they look on the inside
@louis-philippehammond74952 ай бұрын
can yiu change track with the button on handle bar or just the sond thank s
@dbest1aVlogs2 ай бұрын
That was for if you had a iPad connected to the connection I'm the saddle bag.
@louis-philippehammond74952 ай бұрын
@@dbest1aVlogs thank you , i now it just that i have a coolsteam devise connected in the sadel bag and i was wondering if connected the way you do wood allow me to change track thanks
@dbest1aVlogs2 ай бұрын
Oh like how i had connected the mpow. No it won't.
@2woofs7842 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Prayers Flying for safe travels!
@Viper6-MotoVlogger2 ай бұрын
Nice ride bro.
@dbest1aVlogs2 ай бұрын
Thank you . how have you been . Man wish I could be back on this road again .
@Viper6-MotoVlogger2 ай бұрын
@@dbest1aVlogs been good but haven’t ridden much due to a torn shoulder. Hope you’re doing great.
@MachinaMotoMike2 ай бұрын
Good video! Keep riding.
@dbest1aVlogs2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching
@mikepeebles2 ай бұрын
They aren’t radials, they are bias-ply and as such you are fooling yourself into thinking they are good.
@dbest1aVlogs2 ай бұрын
Have you used them?
@garygazica95912 ай бұрын
you have the best content for anyone who owns a yamaha vstar. I am searching your posts. did you make a video of linking turn signals to brake lights. custom dynamics run turn brake signals.
@dbest1aVlogs2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and for watching . This blight is still going strong. I did try to make a video , or I was recording when I put the CD run turn brakes in , but things got a bit complex and I went quiet. So never used the footage . All the wires n such seemed a bit confusing at the time . It still is . N it's very tight n the wires are short. They do work nice though. I have them in thr front too.
@jamesweber49382 ай бұрын
When you had the top shrouds off you should have cut the shrouds with tin snips where they cover the bolts on the lower triple tree then next time you wanted the fork legs off you would not have to take the top triple tree off.
@dbest1aVlogs2 ай бұрын
I did do that at some point... Thanks for watching .
@davidtait86682 ай бұрын
I did like your review. Great job.
@dbest1aVlogs2 ай бұрын
thank you
@dustydawson89773 ай бұрын
Imagine putting a copper coil on that heater for hot water
@tybills48853 ай бұрын
Did you have trouble hearing your sound system after you installed these pipes?
@dbest1aVlogs3 ай бұрын
If I was cruising no.. but yes there wad a loss in audio. To overcome it , some may use an amp. I sold that exhaust n just run stock with drilled baffle. I got tired of the noise. Now I also have a reckless fairing on it with an amp system. See the playlist section for install.
@tybills48853 ай бұрын
i have the 2015 deluxe. I can't find the extra light bar. Where did you get it? Also, have you found any cheaper rear passenger floorboards? I can only find them for $300+ I would love to find an aftermarket rear trunk that I could have painted to match. Thanks.
@dbest1aVlogs2 ай бұрын
When i got the light bar , I sourced it off of ebay n parts were very plentiful . Now a days maybe not so much . I'd maybe try ebay salvage shops , see if they will sell you the whole light set up with the wiring too. The trunk u may need a rack like , I think it's called wampus. Then just to find a top box. I had good luck with shad , but on the same token I could have lived with a sissy bar and tie on bag too. It's mainly taste. Fiyouwhat compliments your bike and you then go with that .
@MCTVOFFICIAL3 ай бұрын
Can fit 130/90/18 my rim is 18
@MCTVOFFICIAL3 ай бұрын
What size your front tire ?
@dbest1aVlogs3 ай бұрын
Always stock. Currently running metzler cruise tecs
@AnthonysWestTexasRides3 ай бұрын
That was cool!
@dbest1aVlogs3 ай бұрын
I had a good time . Enjoyed the journey around the lake . I enjoyed the time on the bike . It's been parked a lot since due to work. Still have 2 or so other videos to edit.
@luisromo25723 ай бұрын
Thanks , Got the shinko 777 in front (love it) and about to put the michelin comander II on rear, so this vid came pretty helpful. Dunlop 404 only lasted like 4 months about 5 to 6000 miles no bueno! on my 03 shadow spirit 750. Looking forward for the durability and performance of the commander II. Peace!
@dbest1aVlogs2 ай бұрын
I'm gonna say just get 2 matching tires and start off like that . I did the shinko front n c2 rear which was ok. But now I'm running the metzler cruise tecs which are a dream .. omgosh the handling n ride is great.
@Viper6-MotoVlogger4 ай бұрын
Looked like a pretty awesome turnout.
@dbest1aVlogs3 ай бұрын
Yes it was a fun ride . The ride on the track was especially fun too. Sadly my mic died..
@TexRider4 ай бұрын
off and on with the rain haha It was like that here today.
@dbest1aVlogs3 ай бұрын
Yea it was sporadic.. but still enjoyed the ride. My next group ride saw me in a lot more rain ...thanks for watching Scott
@joerigo73904 ай бұрын
i got the same bike its fast when it gets in gear! it was faster then the trek Domane 4.5 and the Giant Contend 3 good bike
@bubb4j0hn4 ай бұрын
Can I use any 17mm crush washer I find? Or are you using a washer specific to the bike? Part number please
@dbest1aVlogs4 ай бұрын
I'll have to look for it . I'll post back.
@GrantJames724 ай бұрын
Great video, I just bought a 2013 Vstar Classic 650 for my learners bike. Love it but will jump up to a bigger cc bike in a couple of years.
@bbw25474 ай бұрын
I have a 2014 VStar 1300 and watched both your videos on taking the tire off and on and the videos were very helpful. I didn't have a scissor jack so I used my floor jack instead and it worked real well because it is cupped shapped which helped prevent the tire from rolling.
@dbest1aVlogs4 ай бұрын
Awesome.. I am so glad this could help. Be sure to grease the spline bearing in the wheel hub n light grease on the axle.
@yakirberesheet4 ай бұрын
I reccomend taking a picture of the drive belt tentiin prior to dissasebly
@dbest1aVlogs4 ай бұрын
You could , but it won't help due to needing to follow the procedure in the book of using the measure tool to apply tension to the belt n tensioning it close to book spec, but slightly loose .
@bill22724 ай бұрын
What are the tool sizes? And you sit in front of the camera people can't see
@GRADGRAD-jq9nk4 ай бұрын
In the mid 70’s a 650 was considered a big bike. Now 1500 & up are only ones considered a big bike. This is just a bigger is better mindset!
@dbest1aVlogs4 ай бұрын
This video is me speaking about the shock.
@jaimecamacho22984 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Brother !!!
@dbest1aVlogs3 ай бұрын
You are very welcome
@sachinshinde50125 ай бұрын
thank you very much for this tip. I removed the screws this morning and was wondering why wasn't that red cover coming out 😀 I put the screws back and found your advice now. thank you again 🙏
@dbest1aVlogs4 ай бұрын
Your welcome
@mccoy79productions665 ай бұрын
Nice share!
@dbest1aVlogs3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@christophersmith51165 ай бұрын
Can't ask for much more! Great Campsite and a Ride from a nice Rally! I enjoyed this Vlog!
@dbest1aVlogs5 ай бұрын
Thanks it was a good time. I wouldn't mind going again but really like to get up the mountain. The bike week area was ok. Had some food in the area of the bike week that was just meh. The restaurants a little further away were better. Overall was nice to go n see
@averycausey39955 ай бұрын
Yo dbest1a, I'm a brand new (to me) vstar 1300 deluxe rider. I really appreciate your maintenance videos and have saved many for working on my new V-Star. I have been looking for a replacement for my stock shield and the CeeBailey looks promising. Unfortunately they don't seem to make those anymore. 😢 I noticed that you had replaced your stock batwing and wondered if you would consider selling the Cee Bailey shield? I am interested if you decide to sell. Let me know. And it's all good either way. Stay safe out there my friend 😊
@dbest1aVlogs5 ай бұрын
Congrats on getting your 1300. Hehe the cee Bailey was a nice shield . I did sell it a while ago.I don't think there are too many other shields out for the deluxe fairing but I could be wrong .
@averycausey39955 ай бұрын
@@dbest1aVlogs Thanks for the answer my friend. I got a stock size shield on order that I am going to cut down to fit my height. I liked the idea of that vent on the Cee Bailey maybe I can find one on fleabay. Also want to try out the Royal Star Tour Deluxe handlebars. The stock bars are a pain between the shoulder blades. You definitely got a great channel for V-Star 1300 deluxe riders. Keep up the good work 👍
@dbest1aVlogs5 ай бұрын
@averycausey3995 yeah that could work . There are lots of youtube vids on cutting down plexiglass. I did it to the ceebaily . A jigsaw and plastic cutting blades and lots of masking tape. I cut off approx an inch which helped me to see over. Thanks for the kind words on the site. I filmed a lot of vids based off of reading the owners manual. It was very time consuming but I knew they would help others that might need some guided info.
@averycausey39955 ай бұрын
@@dbest1aVlogs Already practiced cutting the stock shield down like you said with a jigsaw. Chopped 5 inches off which may have been too much but no loss because it was too tall for me to see over and too yellowed to see through. Definitely got the bobblehead that you mentioned. I also got the Memphis Shades lowers but haven't put em on yet. I live in southern New Mexico and it has been a smokin" hot summer. Gotta get out early in the morning because it has been over a 100 degrees by 11am most days with highs of 105-110 or more. Actually gonna try the bike with no shield for more airflow and hopefully less buffeting
@markoddi83925 ай бұрын
Extremely well done video. Checks all the boxes. Exact part number, gap, torque, blowing out debris before removing plug, change interval as well as time (per manual) and even where to get the manual. Camera also mounted to avoid shaking and had good sound and lighting. Very professional.
@dbest1aVlogs5 ай бұрын
Thank you . I am glad you enjoyed. It took me a while to film with tripod in my way and looking at the little lcd screen lol. For some this is needed as simple doesn't always appear to be very simple. Ride safe.
@cookielover1018TM5 ай бұрын
I have the vstar 950 now, thinking about buying the Vstar 1300, only if it felt like significant more power
@dbest1aVlogs5 ай бұрын
You'd have test ride one . I don't have the ability to compare it to the 950. It's adequate for me and great with the progressive rear shock.
@tylerbowerly92775 ай бұрын
Thanks man, much appreciated ❤
@dbest1aVlogs5 ай бұрын
Your welcome
@grogman19115 ай бұрын
Its good that you started at the easier end of 555. Its always a rush to ride. I'm so lucky to have this road just fifteen minutes away.
@dbest1aVlogs5 ай бұрын
It was a nice route. If other side is harder hehe maybe I'll have to try thay sometime . Still the side I did had some incline n decline curves .. enjoyed it though. Also loved the pie I got at the 555 dinner
@c.scott-itqueen376 ай бұрын
How is you fairing holding up? Interesting in purchasing and want to know if the last anytime.
@dbest1aVlogs6 ай бұрын
Yes still working great . Been enjoying it . I did swap shields though to a custom height freedomshield for Me
@c.scott-itqueen376 ай бұрын
@@dbest1aVlogs thank you for replying ☺️
@dbest1aVlogs6 ай бұрын
Anytime . I did add a amp to get more power while riding highway . And also clearer audio
@TheRealChrisShades6 ай бұрын
I’ve had both. The nexgrill grades are a little weak on the long run but they aren’t that different. Weber burners have a more even pattern, NexGrill has some cold spots but not terrible
@dbest1aVlogs6 ай бұрын
Awesome review of both . Thank you
@Viper6-MotoVlogger6 ай бұрын
Nice turnout of bikes 👍
@dbest1aVlogs6 ай бұрын
Yes , do note I was there early in thr week (beginning 2 days of my 3) if I had stayed 5 days .. there were even more bikes hahaha. Lots of rides and lots of fun.
@wingmanhoy39996 ай бұрын
Awesome beautiful riding, and vlogging, and scenery, surprised you dont use GPS, doesnt the phone lose signal, I notice when im up North, cant use my phone much, all the very best brother.
@dbest1aVlogs6 ай бұрын
No . It didn't loose signal at all. I really may need to either consider using my GPS again or consider a purchase. I know down in the GA/TN mountains ... forget it .. GPS is the way. I'm wanting to go back down there
@theodorstravels6 ай бұрын
That's a lot of bikes.
@dbest1aVlogs6 ай бұрын
Oh this was just the beginning.. more n more kept coming as the week kicked on
@scotthildebrand19046 ай бұрын
What Horse power is a 1300 ?
@dbest1aVlogs6 ай бұрын
Maybe 80 or so..
@christophersmith51166 ай бұрын
I like your Vlog Style! Nice little Camp site, I like the Rocks in the Background.
@dbest1aVlogs6 ай бұрын
Thank you . Am trying to get the other clips up . Busy work week..
@michaelnapper45656 ай бұрын
Dont know if youve worked it out yet, but i recommend getting front fork wind deflectors to help with head buffeting. They helped me by 50 percent. Maybe more. Edit.. haha I didnt watch far enough into the video before my comment.
@dbest1aVlogs6 ай бұрын
It's ok. Thank you. If you see the latest video I am running a shorter version of the freedomshield touring shield. A 9 n my other is a 11.
@lucienmott96486 ай бұрын
I do ANt Hill all the time, don't see any cars. There are a lot of trails back there however.
@dbest1aVlogs6 ай бұрын
I need to dust my bike off n get back out there . Been working so much
@wingmanhoy39996 ай бұрын
Awesome beautiful vlogging, riding and scenery, safe travels, all the very best.