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Anyone have an opinion or experience on replacing the exhaust on the 2007 V Star 1300 Tourer? I am looking at VANCE & HINES 2 into 1 or COBRA EXTRA LONG SPEEDSTER 2 into 2 exhausts. I need a better sound from the bike - a little more rumble, easy installation, no backfire, or pop. Anyone try punching out 1 baffle? Any suggestions? Replys are appreciated.

Peabody, Thanks for the reply. I am going Illinois to Montana in June. I look forward to hearing what your mechanic tells you.

Peabody How many times did you have your valves adjusted? I have also experienced the lack of gas mileage and have had similar problems on trips. Have you talked to your dealer about the problem with the fuel capacity? I was led to believe I could travel at least 250 miles before refueling.

I'm back from Daytona and the bike was great in all respects. I'm keeping the bike and am doing the Montana trip in June. I am looking for suggestions on alternative exhaust systems. I know Yamaha just came out with an exhaust system for the 1300. Anyone have any suggestions based on your experience?

Glad to get 1 reply, I was beginning to wonder if anyone else rode a 2007 V Star 1300. My main contention is I feel Yamaha back doored me on the sale of the bike by not disclosing the valve issue. Adjusting valves every 4000 miles does not build confidence on the reliability of the motor. Unknown problems with a bike is always expected nowdays any make, it happens. After my Daytona trip I'll decide if I'm going to keep the bike. In June I'm riding to Missoula, Montana and don't want to stop inbetween Illinois and Montana to get the valves adjusted. I still feel this valve problem should have been disclosed before the sale of any 1300 V Stars. Thanks again for replying.

2007 V STAR 1300 Tourer - I was shocked that every 4000 miles the valves have to be adjusted. The cost is around $150 each time. If I had known this I would have never bought the bike. I believe Yamaha should be responsible for this. I've had bikes since 1964 and have never had a motor that needed the valves adjusted every 4000 miles. A valve adjustment is a normal occurance when the bike has been riden for awhile, but every 4000 miles doesn't say much for the reliability of the motor. I've had Harleys, Hondas, Suzukis, Bridgestones, Ducatis and am 59 years of age, but this will be my last Yamaha. I may get rid of it after my Daytona trip in October. I'd appreciate some feedback and if enough people feel as I do, maybe we can let Yamaha know. This is the first bike I have ever felt disappointed about. The bike overall is a great rider and performer. I ride with all Harley friends and they can't believe the every 4000 mile valve adjustment. Feedback please!!!