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[@ruthhoulihan8214]

I am 76 years old and 5'3" and just downsized from a Suzuki Boulevard C 50 to a Yamaha 650 V Star. Absolutely love it. Just the right height and weight.

[@DutchBane]

Awesome you are still riding at your age! Wish you many happy miles

[@detroitbloodrunsinme8194]

Hey awesome man love to hear this, this is funny because I was just planning on trading to a 2005 c50 from my Yamaha vstar 650... any thoughts ?

[@egorl1]

Happy birthday to you five years later, grandpa! ❤🎉

[@JacobKondrath]

I dunno what it is about these videos but they're so relaxing to watch for some reason. And I learn things sometimes, like the "tap on gas tank" thing. I wanna ride these Manheim roads sometime. I'm taking the MSF course tomorrow. Can't wait.

[@kylecameron6636]

That's closer to what I wanted to express in an earlier comment I made. 👍

[@unclerhombus]

How’s riding life going?

[@ray5357]

@@unclerhombus haha I also want to know. I just passed my MSF and got a Vstar 650

[@rockymullins6133]

You keep saying"beginner bike." I'm 64, been riding for years and I don't feel like wrestling a "hog" anymore. 650 I can handle the weight, the height etc and I think it is perfect for me.

[@riskromer9773]

he says 6'2", though. That should be the name of his channel lol

[@Pusfilth]

Rocky Mullins it is a beginner bike

[@GUIC3DUP]

That's why it's a good beginner bike. Still has good power, height, and handling, but without the extra weight or twitchiness of some bigger bikes

[@freddiesandoval5047]

I'm not a beginner on bike.had Harley's, Honds,Suzuki and this bike is just a good...

[@darrylpugh6656]

I have been riding for years as well. I also own a Goldwing. That thing is a beast. I am 5’8 with 30 inch leg. This 27 inch seat height is perfect.for me. I love riding back roads or a around the town bike. Again this bike is perfect. I don’t think it’s a beginners bike at all. I am selling the Goldwing because it’s everything I don’t want in a bike.

[@Hjemmevet]

I have the same one and I love it. Amazing riding experience, on small roads and on highway as well. Highly recommended!

[@1960beadie]

This has definitely fed my desire to get into the world of bike riding...!!! Thank you...

[@mattrameaux]

Do it. I still ride my 650 Yamaha on occasion, I highly recommend one

[@ONEFAITHofJESUS]

@@mattrameaux how do you like it for long trips?

[@mattrameaux]

@@ONEFAITHofJESUS well it’s definitely not a touring bike, but I’ve gone 3 hours at highway speed with it (one way) My posture on it is identical to what it is on a Harley.

[@ONEFAITHofJESUS]

@@mattrameaux thank you

[@kevinvilleneuve1979]

I wanted (still want) an Indian Scout.... but as my first bike.....I thought i should buy used and less cc's first........ I recently (Last week) bought a 2000 Vstar 650 and I'm i ever glad I did, great beginner bike, lots to learn, lots of chrome, looks big, feels nice and sounds like a Harley ( Vance & Hines Pipes) and yet very controllable. Love your videos!!

[@rickroberts9182]

It's winter. I watch these videos to keep from getting crazy. I feel like I'm riding and this helps the withdrawal symptoms. My 1100 is on the stand under a cover waiting for next spring. Thanks for this.

[@travismartin8680]

i live in australia i have a v star 650 bobber max you can ride on your Learners i keep up with iron 883s kawasaki vulcan u name it great bike to tour race an cruise and they bullet proof motors cant really break them

[@dakotamarvin3361]

Just got mine today, extremely pleased with the performance. I would definitely recommend. I would even say that this is a fun bike for anyone at any skill level. Depending on their interests. This bike is amazing. But I do have to say, I’m only 5’8.5” and I fit perfectly on the bike. No uncomfortable seating position at all. Felt just right

[@PucketyCrik]

I've been enjoying your videos. I'm 67 and sold my 1982 CB900SF a couple of years ago and just have to get back on a bike again and off the sofa. After researching many many bikes I realized the little V-Star would be just fine for me now. Although the tunnel vision I got when I cracked the throttle on my SF will be missed. Changing my shorts won't be though. PS: About the semi. It's like being married, it's always our fault, even though it really isn't, because we're the ones that bounce down the highway. 3 bike related surgeries later....

[@jamesa.2480]

2001 Yamaha VStar 650 was my first bike. Did multiple trips from the Bay Area to LA, back and forth. Didnt have much power once you hit 75 but it got the job done. Great beginner bike.

[@tommylogan2201]

I just got a 2006 yamaha 650 as my first bike. Picked it up from 2400. Feels big and fast. Only ben up to 40mph sofar but loving it.

[@jupitercyclops6521]

Try not to comment while riding even if going 40!

[@frios011]

V Star bikes are AWESOME bang for the buck period!

[@K2.0_Civic]

9:58 a good way to have put it is don’t dwell on it by over stressing be confident and calm yet fully aware of your surroundings

[@nathandavies2677]

i remember the first time running out of fuel on my main tank, i love the "mechanical" thing about that instead of these electronic digital gauges

[@garyteague3406]

i like the 650 because it’s a great beginner and keepers size

[@gwentillman06]

Just got one & can't wait to start riding it🤩 Thanks for the video👍🏾

[@ONEFAITHofJESUS]

Gary Teague what do you think of it for long road trips?

[@johnschneider8356]

@@ONEFAITHofJESUS My bike is identical to this one. I'm in Nebraska and took a road trip to visit my daughter in Houston. It was great on the highway, even on those two-lanes in Texas where the speed limit is 75 and you have large white pickups on your tail. Now, I've never had a big bike to compare to; all I know is that it was a lot of fun.

[@jeffs.5882]

Rode the shit out of mine for a decade. I always thought ig was a little heavy for a 650. Moved up to a 1300. FI and liquid cooled. Whole nuther world!

[@user-qc3ol3mk3f]

These are not fast, but they are fast enough to go 60-65 with no problem. I'm in 5th gear before 50 mph. But its enough bike for me, it's so freaking fun to ride.

[@jupitercyclops6521]

5 or 6 gears total?

[@jupitercyclops6521]

I had a 85 yamaha fz 750 that would go 50 mph in 1st gear! It barely reclined it wo I didn't do it very often

[@aireyah5161]

I was just gifted this bike as my first. I’m excited !! Looks like fun 🌸

[@jonneet2126]

Your bike sounds like it runs really well.

[@user-pp1nn2gu2x]

On such roads is a pleasure to ride. По таким дорогам ездить одно удовольствие)

[@dddlll2471]

I just bought a 2005 1100 v star..... great bike

[@rogercole5054]

I bought one in February, my first bike. Love it. Will do me for a while!

[@andycarswell7735]

Thanks for the video. Heading to Charlotte Friday to pick one up for 1k. Looks just like this one. Want more power honestly but it should satisfy me until I can afford bigger.

[@CJScratch]

i owned this bike as my first and only bike … i loved it it has plenty of power and rides smooth … so smooth intact i didn't realize i had pushed it over 100 mph without knowing ha.. the other thing i never see people mention is this bike is shaft driven no belt or chain …i will purchase another soon

[@kylecameron6636]

I started out on a tiny bike, Rebel 300. Then I bought vstar 650 Silverado. I love both bikes. I love the rebel for in town riding and short trips to the next town. I love the vstar for cruising country roads and highways. Listening to the bike cruising is music to my ears.

[@kylecameron6636]

Plus after being a brand new rider for 4 months, I cruising on a back road with several good curves along it's 9 Mile length before it's next stop sign. I scraped my footboards a few times leaning in the curves about 60mph. Just the slightest scrape each time. Looking where I want to go never made me smile so much.

[@jacspring7729]

If you’re going to go V-Star, 950 will keep you happier longer.

[@justinm9013]

you should link the walk arounds and test drive videos together so we can find them

[@Srkcycles]

thats a great idea

[@joshstokes2052]

I ride my 2005 vstar 650 custom everyday. Love my Lil 650

[@ToastyToastiness-z3x]

I always find it funny when people are like the V Star 650 is a tiny bike, and some are like "idk if I would feel comfortable on the highway with it". When their are people who ride 250's on the highway like the V Star 250. And there are sport bikes 600's that leave Harley's in the dust. The V Star 650 is no sport bike, but it has plenty of power and bike for literally anything you could want to do on a cruiser bike.

[@sstroh08]

I learned to ride on one of those and loved the heck out of it. It had an extremely comfy seat and you sit low so its easy to hold up and was very forgiving. If you did something stupid it was like the bike said "Alright stupid Ill save you again..." lol. It was also great on creature comforts- self canceling turn signals, that seat, awesome headlight best I ever had on a bike, loud horn, and everything was just where you expected it to be and also very reliable. I finally out grew it just became boring and I had a shot at a vmax 1200 which was my dream bike (was talked out of one for my first bike by my cousin, thank God lol probably wouldn't be here if he hadn't ) so I took it lol but I do sometimes miss that vtwin rumble these sound and look much bigger than they actually are.

[@iancallahan6364]

How is this bike at highway speeds?

[@Srkcycles]

there good, they can cruise no problem at highway speeds

[@sstroh08]

Ian Callahan Sorry I just saw this. I agree with Sean they are great on the highway. It got great fuel mileage too. My only complaints- I always felt like it needed an overdrive gear. It has plenty of power. It took a little while (for a bike) but I had got it up at and maybe a touch above 100 mph before. Maybe 110 is probably about all it has though. But it always felt like it was revving kind of high when just cruising. Although, even though it sounds big it is a smaller engine, so that makes sense really. Also the clutch was kind of funny in the way it engages in my opinion. No matter how you adjusted it, it always caught at the last second it seemed like. But I never had an issue out of it, or really anything else at all on it for that matter. Probably the only vehicle I've ever owned I could say that about haha. I really liked it, but a chance at my somewhat hard to find dream bike popped up and I had to trade her to get it. I wish I still had it sometimes. Would totally recommend it.

[@tccoup355]

To quote Cinderella, "You don't know what you got till it's gone".

[@vadersfather1248]

Got my 2014 classic with Vance Hines pipes two months ago and it’s definitely a keeper

[@Its_3055]

Where do you get your aftermarket parts at for it? I'm looking at getting an 05 vstar 650 same bike in this video and I don't know much about the aftermarket world for it

[@vadersfather1248]

@@Its_3055 depending on what you want for it but a lot of Harley parts do crossover like handle bars and as for the rest I just googled it so you should be fine enjoy the ride m8👍

[@royalandrosey]

I had to watch a commercial 30 seconds into this video bro. Chill man

[@acegz9297]

Been watching these videos for years. Business is going well and i declare that my bike is on its way!

[@meckkz387c]

Great first bike put 1000 miles on mine this summer definitely enough to get moving down the road

[@iamnormalandcanbetrusted]

gonna go see one this week. guy asking $1500 , has 12k miles, inspected and needs nothing (allegedly). never been dropped. hoping for the best. first bike

[@user-qc3ol3mk3f]

They are very dependable

[@Stefan6.7]

Great video! Considering buying one as my first bike

[@bigreed178]

I just bought one for my first bike and I'm 18 so this vid helped

[@loganknoshal6661]

Definitely still have to do a VStar 650 and Harley 883 race!!

[@sstroh08]

Logan Knoshal I would say it would probably lose. These are great all around basic cruisers, but there's no doubt for a bike they're not very quick. On my old one I raced my cousin once with him on a Honda Shadow 750 and he beat me. He didn't run away with it or anything, but there was no denying which was faster.

[@darrylpugh6656]

To the guy who called this a beginner’s bike. I bet you are a young man. I love to ride back roads with curves. I am 67 and have been riding 45 yrs. I have a 30 inch leg length as well. But I can get on a highway and do 75 mph. With now problem. You will be my age some day and if you can still ride at all at my age you will understand. You will ride or your wife will make you quit. No it a great bike to keep enjoying the ride. Even when I had my Goldwing I had no need to go 125 or more. I guess you still do.

[@Khemore]

This a Nice Video to watch to get through the winter :) Cant wait till spring so that we all can get out there driving :)

[@Srkcycles]

we ll start pumping out videos like crazy in a week or two

[@lrstaf6]

You should always put the price below in the description of the bike.

[@michaelmurray7199]

I’m thinking either this, a Harley-Davidson Street 500/750 or an Indian Scout 60 for my first motorcycle. I don’t really want something with a big, powerful motor on it mainly since I got my Motorcycle license less than a month ago. My ride coach also recommended that something with at least 500cc for anyone over 200 pounds. I’ve sat on each one at dealerships and they all felt pretty like they were good fits for me.

[@TheGroundedPsychic]

We've just bought one of these (in the UK) - it had been left standing outside for three years, and so we got it for a bargain price. It's been stripped and had some customisation and is almost ready to go. I'm surprised to hear so many of the reviewers call it a starter bike. Here we have to start on a 125 cc and then pass a bike test. Do you all mean compared to a bigger engine size?

[@macfigui2452]

Which of these would you prefer? yamaha V star 650 or honda Shadow 750

[@lokahywoody6765]

Hey maan! Great videos, such awesome bikes you got there🤙🏽🔥 I got a question man, I'm 6'6 tall, do you think this is small for a every day ride bike for me??🙏🏽😅

[@monstermonium1693]

You need an 1100

[@BigRigVic]

Watching this 8 years later as an owner of a 2007 vstar 1300 and as I am getting ready to pick up a 650 classic. Mostly concerned about the acceleration. Some guy on here clocked it as 11 seconds to 60. That is concerning if he is right.

[@BuzzzdLightyear]

Why is it that bikes like these are kinda hard to find? They should be everywhere, but they rarely seem to go up for sale.

[@ShakeNBakeShawn]

Bought myself an 03 v star classic 650 last month. I like it a lot, good first bike for sure. I ride 2 hours a day. Keep oil in it and run carborator cleaner through it once. Changed oil, spark plugs, and air filer. Anything else I need to do to maintain the bikes good condition?

[@carpediem4887]

Yep...RIDE it!

[@dearbulls]

Great talking about all the trick and nicks about riding. Thanks

[@CountryHouseGent]

Bike sounds awesome.

[@derekv275]

I gonna get me a used vstar preferably a 1100 but for the right price I'd get a 650 . Buddy been riding his vstar 650 classic for years. He wants something bigger does alot of highway with the wife so would like something bigger I might grab it for a good price

[@fumblerooskie]

I just bought this same model and year. Still haven't figured out how to go from main tank to reserve tank while in motion, since the fuel feed switch requires the key.

[@HangtownTactical]

? A key? The Petcock has three settings on it.. they are labeled. OFF, ON, and RES for reserve.

[@BroadenYourMind]

I bought one Tuesday. Can u answer a question??

[@occonnerwilderness8923]

I’ve been riding a 300cc for 2yrs n wanna move up, 650cc seems like the next step but a 950cc sounds great, what do you think?

[@Pusfilth]

Occonner Wilderness Harley

[@Gorlami90]

Idk man for me I like the small bikes. I wish the sportster 1200 had just a lil more power cause for me riding around country roads n hittin the twistys is where it’s at. I don’t use the interstate that often unless I need to get to a state road father out, and sport bikes aren’t comfortable

[@kathyallen5341]

I owned an 04 1200 sportster, and had no problem with lack of power. Thank you very much!!!

[@davidrockey6695]

I had a V-Star 650 Custom for 20 years. Put over 50K miles on it. It isn't the rider. It's that shifter. It is SO EASY to accidentally toss it in neutral instead of 2nd.

[@CrazyMrTim]

i had an '01 as my first bike and loved it. i wouldn't recommend taking these at freeway speeds, though. lots of vibration at those speeds

[@ONEFAITHofJESUS]

What would you recommend at freeway speeds and longer trips that isn’t much larger?

[@CrazyMrTim]

@@ONEFAITHofJESUS a cruiser with over 1 liter, so you have enough passing power when you need it

[@ONEFAITHofJESUS]

@@CrazyMrTim thank you

[@ut1004bp]

Carbureted, that bike has good sounding after market exhaust but lots of vibration on hwy

[@ONEFAITHofJESUS]

Thank u for mentioning vibration on highway. Trying to hone in on the smallest motorcycles that wouldn’t be uncomfortable touring.

[@ut1004bp]

@@ONEFAITHofJESUS I'd suggest a Yamaha Vstar 1300 touring, it should push all your buttons

[@jeffs.5882]

Bought my vstar out of the crate in '06. Learned to ride on that bad boy. Outgrew it pretty quick. Still love the shit out if it. If you ride the rpm's to the limit, you can click into 5th and have a nice smooth ride at 75 or 80. Time for a big boy bike though.😈

[@vstar650canuck7]

Excellent videos. I want that vstar!

[@eonreeves4324]

just remember to flip the petcock back over when you fill up lol

[@sinkingsanity5395]

im a 16 yr old girl, i started out with a red cat, when i turned 15 i got a 800 suzuki boulvard and ive always been able to handle it well, and in a few weeks were downgrading me to this bike, i was nervous to downgrade, ive never rode a 650 or 750, and i didnt want a small bike, so hearing you say it doesnt look small makes me feel better, my cousins in a gang and is wanting me to join a all womens club their associated with, and i wasnt willing to show up with a small bike, theres expectations on me, and watching this video helped my nerves.

[@sinkingsanity5395]

on top of all of that my dads a well known rider, clubs have asked for him for years but he always turns them down, he's the best, i need a bike that can keep up with him, and when he said 650 i was worried it wouldnt, but it sounds like i wont have any trouble with that.

[@Jbaaaaak]

lol you're so full of shit

[@sinkingsanity5395]

lorence b what do you mean? I had a 800 Suzuki boulevard and now I have a 650 V star. Also we took it out on a ride a couple weeks ago. It can keep up but when it hits 65mph it sounds like your going 100 65 is definitely pushing this bike. If you downgrade don't take this 650 go higher. You'll be disappointed. I like to ride fast.

[@Jbaaaaak]

Sinking Sanity nah dog I’m saying you’re full of shit with your biker gang story no one is going to want a kid in a biker gang unless the wiggles and blues clues made a biker gang

[@sinkingsanity5395]

lorence b it's true. They won't take me in at this age but they want to ride with me and hang have me hang out with them while I'm younger they want to go ahead and meet me. Then they want to take me in when I'm older. But I turned down the offer. I believe their group was lady serpents. I don't remember what he said some all women's group named after a snake. But I said no because when I'm 19 I'm going to join BACA (bikers against child abuse)

[@conroygreyfin7011]

Going for my bike license in Australia first time in a week, been looking at bikes for a while now and all of a sudden one of these shows up literally around the corner from my house for sale. Fate

[@Mrsquiggley]

They're Australias best sold cruiser. I'm about to upgrade to a vstar 650 from my 250cc Honda.

[@deakvari]

Hi Sean. I'm a fan of your vids. Now I need your advise to me. I'm 68 yrs old. 5'9" tall 180 lbs. I have experience in riding of my young age. I was a street & rally biker ,competing in 250 cc bike. Unfortunately the last over three decades ,no biking at all. But now, I'm retired ,got time again some fun. I love to by a tourer, I saw lot of them ,love the Yamaha. What do you think ,what is the best choice for me ? Like about 1100 to 1300 cc Thanks for your time ,have a good time , sincerely :Gus

[@Damakel]

are your pipes standard? that sound is awesome!

[@LuvMyRoadKingClassic]

Those pipes are not factory on that bike. I have the same bike I bought new in 2005. Within a year I put Vance & Hines on mine. I saved the old ones and had to get a "Jet Kit" for the carb. I also put in a K & N high flow air filter. The new pipes give it a little more snap and it sounds great once you start up from a stop and romp on it. But once you get going down the road at highway speeds, the sound is not all that loud. I have Harley's pass me and their bike drowns mine out. When the engine is cold, I can get a nice back-fire out of it when I down shift. Not sure if the back-fire is hurting anything, but the Bang! Bang! sounds cool.

[@Lowteartrash]

Hey so I’m 6’3 would this be a good bike to start on

[@Latia_Dimples]

I have this bike and I love it..... I'm looking to accessorize it can you recommend a good site.

[@Srkcycles]

ummmmmmm im not really sure

[@ronniec8038]

Latia - Hi. If I may ask, does this bike vibrate very much? The boy in the video does not afford the viewer adequate information. (I think he just likes to hear his own voice)....!

[@Srkcycles]

the boy in the video is a man, and my job is to talk while i ride. thanks for watching. and no the bike does not vibrate very much. more than a inline 4 and less than most domestic v twins.

[@ronniec8038]

LOL, sure you are...! If you state that you are a man often enough ____... Like most people on youtube you talk a great deal and say very little. In relation to motorcycles if you do not speak on HP, torque, top end, handling, pertinent shit, you are not giving a good review. Your videos are not all bad. They are just often lacking pertinent information. If you can't deal with constructive criticism - you are not a man. If you can't deal with this type of comment that states some truths get your videos off the Internet.

[@Latia_Dimples]

lilevil 1955 Hello my apologies on late response. The bike vibration is normal, once you're riding you don't feel it.

[@gmayhood]

The humming I hear, is that because it's a drive shaft driven bike?

[@lupdragos]

I'm 6.6 feet and weigh 210 lbs.Would the vstar 650 be a good first bike option?

[@jamesdavid3791]

Lup Dragos you should get a bigger bike might be too small for you. But test ride it see how it fits

[@lupdragos]

Dus Coll too small like in frame size or engine power?

[@budirwin9825]

The 650 & 1100 have the very same frame so I'd say yes... Great starter bike

[@petten33]

Im on a 650 Vstar and have no complaints w/e of when it hits 100 kms/hr, it vibrates really bad. I had the wheels balanced. Is that an expected thing for V-twins.

[@coyote102076]

since Shawn never replied to you I will. LOL The Vstar 650 does vibe a bit over 100 kms/hr. But, a Harley Sportster vibrates at ANY speed. I some fussing about the vibrations, HEY! Its a "big" 'ol cruiser! If you want silky smooooooooth, buy a Honda ST1300 ;-)

[@John_Stur]

Is that the stock exhaust system? It sounds too good to be stock XD

[@Xeriess]

Nope,it's not.

[@turrubiartes9]

Is that bike with a carburetor ?

[@j.melena46]

hey there, I just bought a 650 2006 vstar. my first bike also 12000 miles. I have an appointment to learn how to ride it, but I just noticed that my bike it's leaking oil I'm so sad and disappointed. it leaks by the stand, just so sad, I haven't even touched it and I have to take it to the shop. you got nice videos by the way.

[@Srkcycles]

+Jorge Melena sorry to hear that about your bike, but don't fret I'm sure it's something minor. Take it to your trusty local shop to get it checked out

[@jimwilliiams1843]

Neutral safety switch leaking

[@terrreptiles3477]

How many miles is too much on bike terms? I found one of these locally and it has 15k miles they want $2000 please help.. I'm a beginner

[@bigchungus2493]

Thats good price, if condition is good.

[@randyogrin1330]

Randy O I have a 99V *650 I've had for 15 years it's been a great bike runs great between 55 and 60 / 65 or 70 on interstate due notice a lot of vibration

[@2bstiff584]

I see so many vids on the 650 and almost nothing on the 1100

[@markpezenosky5592]

Lol😂 I m 54 my beginner bike I m still riding cb750 greatest Japanese bike ever made

[@KruellNationGaming]

Is that carburated? if not what would be a good equivalent is EFI?

[@tootrue]

It was definitely YOUR FAULT because there was plenty of time to slow down and see what the truck's next move was gonna be.

[@joedoole3527]

Just stumbled upon your videos and have to say I like your reviews. I'm looking at getting my first cruiser bike and likely going to pickup a Shadow 750 Aero (2006 with only 4400 miles for $2100 from a friend) and it's going to be just a daily rider. I've been riding sport bikes; FZ-07 was my first bike and now I ride a K9 GSX-R 750 so I don't need speed just something comfortable to put around on. How does the Yamaha 650 compare to a Shadow 750 as far as power/acceleration? If they are close then yes the Yamaha will also be close with an 883, because when I test rode the Shadow I raced my buddy on his 883 Sportster and it was dead even untill about 60 MPH and he pulled about 1-2 bike lengths ahead of me from 60-85 MPH where we had to let off. It was very close though and the 883 did come out ahead but not by much.

[@trevorkryza3959]

Joe Doole I just upgraded to a 750 aero from a v star 650 night and day difference

[@Spartacus4000]

Any 650 riders.. whats "too fast" when cornering this bike?.. just got one (first time rider, havent worked up the courage to get on the main road..just around the neighborhood)

[@raymondladd7758]

I have the same bike what does floorboards I can't put my feet on them there too short is there anything I can do to modify that

[@greyy357]

can anyone tell me the difference between a regular V Star 650 and the XVS65AS/C? dealer near has that second one for (what I think is) a good price but idk the difference.

[@edzeppelin]

Looks/sounds like aftermkt pipes, like Vance&Hines or whatever, right? Has a nice rumble to it. I would just have a hard time forking over $500 for slip ons- a ripoff to me.

[@MrRalfie23]

I do blame the motorcycle for that shift to N it happens to me on it everytime

[@andycarswell7735]

Lol yup!! Always the bikes fault.

[@zacharywagner]

Where you are riding looks really familiar are you from PA?

[@Srkcycles]

+Zachary Wagner Lancaster county pa. All the way

[@somecookie4863]

I love the way he says adult 😂

[@MA9N1FICENT]

I’m 17 but I’m built like a grown man do you think this would be a good bike to start out with

[@4FakeGravity]

what is the difference from a 1996 model and a 2005 model ? any upgrades?

[@gregpettit1439]

Very few differences. One thing is that some people thought the original pipes were too quiet. Around 05 the mufflers were changed slightly, for a deeper tone. Also fuel warmers in the carbs. A check eng. light. Not much else anyone could notice.

[@davealbertsen9387]

Hey...is that your church? It looks a lot like mine!

[@big_bear__]

How tall are you. I ask because I am quite tall, I have 192cm. I'm not sure I could get on that bike.

[@iamthewalrus609]

Would you recommend this to someone that is 5'3 and has never ridden before?

[@mokeydudester]

They're heavy. But if you're strong, yes

[@ronspaulding1007]

You said your first bike was a Honda rebel ???

[@raymondladd7758]

I can't even work the rear brake that's the problem I just bought the bike

[@derekadams3392]

Raymond Ladd then why did you buy it ?..

[@dmoreno1385]

Looking at one thanks

[@natecb1]

With a carburetor, is there a choke switch you have to mess with?

[@jamesdavid3791]

nathan barnes all carburetors do

[@DRSmith-wq4td]

Hey...huh...er..can you tell us again how to turn the petcock to reserve again....we are in awe of yr vast knowledge...........

[@stevewilson8752]

My first bike was Barracuda Push Bike 🤣🤣🕺👍

[@raymondladd7758]

I'm 5 foot 11 floorboards just don't do it for me the stock ones on there

[@derekadams3392]

Raymond Ladd I changed mine over to pegs from a custom, whole lot better