Blam Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Just took delivery of my new toy, a Dragstar 650 Midnight. Completely standard other than an alarm. Hell, even the tyres are the originals! I'm going to have to do something about those indicators and those mirrors though. I know they're standard, but they look terrible :-( Seriously, what were the designers thinking? Can't wait for the snow and ice to clear up so I can get her out on the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie J Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Just took delivery of my new toy, a Dragstar 650 Midnight. Completely standard other than an alarm. Hell, even the tyres are the originals! I'm going to have to do something about those indicators and those mirrors though. I know they're standard, but they look terrible :-( Seriously, what were the designers thinking? Can't wait for the snow and ice to clear up so I can get her out on the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie J Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Hi, I've got the 250 version (04), I passed my test last May, I have the same indicators (each to their own, I like them)but mine has round mirrors which I also like, I agree, your rectangle 1's look bad on such a nice bike!!! I would prefer alloy wheels, I'm not 100% on the spoke wheels we have on ours. After my 2 years are up on the restricted licence I was hoping to upgrade but only wanted to go up a little, perhaps 400cc-600c but am I right in thinking (& what I've been told)that the 650cc is my only upgrade option? Enjoy ya bike! P.S, I'm looking for a cover, you recommend any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie J Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 P.P.S I'd also do something about your number plate, looks like vandals have already got to it!!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted December 17, 2010 Moderator Share Posted December 17, 2010 Tidy looking DragStar there Blam to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Very cool!! Those indicators are very good at doing what they're supposed to - Get noticed by other drivers. They have the same ones on the V-Max, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blam Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 Thanks guys (and girls) :-) P.S, I'm looking for a cover, you recommend any? Yeah, a garage :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christofeser Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Yepp defo new mirrors and indy's. I bet it pulls like a fucking train though! Love the engine colours. Also, have a look at some pipes. It is beyond me why Yamaha put a minging stock set on EVERY thing out of the star range. Search ebay or something. How old is it? And how much did it set yer back?! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blam Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 Yepp defo new mirrors and indy's. I bet it pulls like a fucking train though! Love the engine colours. Also, have a look at some pipes. It is beyond me why Yamaha put a minging stock set on EVERY thing out of the star range. Search ebay or something. How old is it? And how much did it set yer back?! Chris Not had a chance to take her out yet (too much snow, too little time), but I'm hoping for something a little more laid back than my previous steed (a Honda VF750C). For pipes, I'm looking longingly at some Hard-Krome 3" Res-Tech Drags in black (http://www.sscustomcycle.com/products/pipes/Yamaha/v-star650/v-star6502.shtml - about half-way down the page), but thats for later next year when I have a bit more money spare. Indys and a fender extender are definitely the priority on a very long list of ideas though She's an '05 plate, so about 4 years old. As for how much? Money and kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christofeser Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Ahh I see, Take her out and tell us what she's like!!!! It's always a massive difference, I ride a Ninja and a Dragstar 125. Most people would choose the Ninja any day to go for a ride - but it's always refreshing now and again to hop on the draggy - not only for the comfort but just cos it's a great little bike. Yeah you'll notice the difference with some nice 'zorsts on there, definitely worth the money when u can get at it - albeit a pricey option. Hope you enjoy many hours on her name yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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