V Star 1300

[ray23]

This look like a darn good peice of equipment to me that fits my needs. So far Yamaha won't bring it in. But I can get one.

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2 ... Tourer.htm

 

[ray23]

Built to Canadian specs so it pass the emission test.

 

[KZ]

At first I thought this is the V4 they built for some time, but it's a V2. And it's not just another version of the (good) old Virago engine, but a newer one with 60* instead of 75. With a bore/stroke of 100/83mm this engine has potential, it could revv easily to 7000rpm with a few improvements. Seems like a departure from the super-longstroke of the pushrod Drag Star 1600.

 

[ray23]

This has a drive belt as does the Vulcan 900 anyone got experience with these ? You ride here yuo will end up on dirt roads and gravel no way around it.

That is about the only thing making me nervous about it.

 

[ray23]

Hmm!!! I dont see how yuo can avoid dirt and gravel riding the Issan roads. That could be a real problem. Freeway riding in the states I doubt there would be any problem either.

 

[ray23]

Well the 2009 Honda 1300 fits the bill perfectly fuel injection and a drive shaft how the heck yuo would get one legally now thats a different story?

 

[gobs]

Hi Ray,

Maybe you know this already, but... If no, try this:

http://www.tpmotorcycle.com/products/listproduct.asp

There are second hand bikes, but... maybe...

Or this:

http://classifieds.thaivisa.com/automot ... 21952.html

Brand new or second hand imports. I asked for a Honda Transalp brand new, but they can't get one...

Regards,
Gobs

PS: I'm not involved with these dealers. Just a thought... :wink:

 

[ray23]

Thanks Gobs I will gie that a try

 

[gobs]

Hi Ray,

Not a Vulcan, but... maybe worth to have a look at this:

https://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorc ... -t963.html

4th post: Ally from Chiang Mai is selling a Yamaha 1100 Dragstar 2006 13 Kkm on the clock, for 350KB...

Just a thought...

:wink:

Cheers

 

[ray23]

Thanks Gob I appreciate it.

 

[Marco]

gobs wrote: Hi Ray,

Or this:

http://classifieds.thaivisa.com/automot ... 21952.html

Brand new or second hand imports. I asked for a Honda Transalp brand new, but they can't get one...

Regards,
Gobs

Gobs

i just saw your post and i'll check also if they can get me quote of beemers and what price,,,,, :wink: