Total Motorcycle Community Forums

First and foremost, take the MSF class. After that, make an assessment on getting a 1000cc "crotch rocket". Balance, coordination, good motorcycle sense come with experience, and practice. My first bike was a fully decked Honda CB750. It weighed a ton, would fall over if you looked at it w...

I am in the market for the V-star 1300, and have heard a few complaints about engine and gearbox noise, about 200+ miles into the breakin. Has anyone used Motoman's recommended breakin and experienced the problem. Yamaha manufactures do the typical "Easy Ride" break-in, but if you drive th...