Draggie

Good Afternoon one and all. My 650 dragstar (not classic) has a rear wheel problem. I have only done 1500 miles since buying it in February this year and the spokes have started "loosening". I have tightened them and the wheel is still true, but I noticed that the holes in the hub have started to elongate. Does any one know where I can get a good condition hub, or wheel complete? I have trawled the internet to no avail. If I can't get one, is it possible for a wheel company to redrill the hub and fit larger gauge spokes? Any advice would be very welcome. Cheers Peter

Thanks for the advice folks. Gizmo - Thanks for the offer , but actually like the pipes, just wanted them toned down a tad...although, tbh, the more I ride, the more I am getting used to them!!! May well leave well alone! Cheers Peter

Cheers Drewpy, will give it a go. Thanks P

Hi all, Some advice would be very useful. I have an XVS650 Dragstar. It's got Highway Hawk slash cut pipes, that were on it when I bought it. The dealer put a 12 month MOT on the bike, wich came with an advisory "loud pipes". They are extremely loud!!! I cannot afford replacement pipes at the present. They do have the Highway Hawk baffles fitted (by the slash cut). Although I am essentially quite happy with the loud pipes, I do get a tad embarrased at times, and concerned that the boys in blue won't be impressed. Query, does any one know if I pack fibre glass packing around the perforated baffles, will this lower the sound? Any other ideas?? Thanks in advance folks. Peter

Hi everyone. I have just returned to motorcycling after 25 years (family now grown up) and have just bought a nice looking 650 Dragstar. Will probably put some piccies on in due course. Regards