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It's starting to get colder, And I am going to ride as long as I can, but when there is a foot of snow on the ground Driving the old cage is somewhat inevitable, Being as I got my bike just this summer what should I do to my bike to make sure she stays in tip top shape throught the winter?

I took it out today on this long lonley stretch of highway, and I got it up to about 80 with some power to spare. So yeah I am sure that the speed will be good. The road that I was on was so shitty though, Really tore up it made for a really bumpy ride. But yeah, I think that about 65 it a much more...

I got my new bike. It's a vstar 650 Classic and so far I am loving it having a great time crusing around town, But I am woundering how it is going to handle on the interstate at 75mph? Will I be able to cruise comortably? or is it just not built to maintain that kind of speed?

I have looked around at taking an MSF course, But i can't seem to find anything here in laramie wyoming, The closest place that I could think of would be in denver, but that is at least a 4hr drive. Anyone know where the closest place that I could go to to take it would be?

Yeah, I am definatly going to talk him down to at least 4500. I'm stoked about it though, It's such a pretty bike.

Yeah, I'm not a huge guy 5'10'' about 145 or so. I think the 650 is enough power for me. I want to do some longer cruises on it and a 650 should be enough to be comfortable on the interstate right? Let me ask you guys this. How should I go about taking the lisence test? Would I be safe getting the b...

I've talked to the guy that owns it now alot, He's a nice guy and is just selling it because he doesn't have the time to ride anymore (he owns a local business and works alot) I just want to know if I am getting in over my head with such a new bike. edit: sorry, Second owner. He bought it from someo...

Sorry I wasen't more spefic guys, It's used, this guy is the third ower of the bike but it only has 650miles on it. I'd be buying it privatly

So, I found a brand new Yamaha 650 Vstar classic 2004 wtth 650miles on it. the bike is beautiful. he's asking 5000$ for it, i'll talk him down some. but this is my first bike is it worth it?

Yeah, That is what I was thinking, Both the shadow and vstar are awsome bikes, I just have trouble finding one where I live .