2001 Yamaha V-Star 1100 - It’s Back!
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- After some new rubber and a carburetor rebuild the old V-Star is back on the road and ready for cruising!
Just a few months ago my adopted uncle decided to adopt the Yamaha decker I had sitting around in my shop over the winter, and he was kind enough to bring it back and let me take it for a cruise for the first time! And it’s really good to see this thing up and running and being put to good use 😃
I got to test out his back rest and heal-toe shifter all while rocking the fabulous fringe leather jacket he so kindly loaned to me 🤩
And now I know that the crash bike definitely needs a back rest, and I definitely need some fringe to rock while I’m riding it 😝
I hope you all enjoy coming with me while I ride a decker for the first time!
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The Vstar 1100 are great bikes with proven reliability. Great video for the bike
A carbureted bike with flames and lots of chrome and NO flat black. Nice.
I've owned Harleys,Triumphs,and metric bikes.Even a couple of European bikes. Loved them all. It's nice to see a harley rider who doesn't have an attitude. Love your channel kid. Keep it up and ride safe. Remember paying attention to what is happening two blocks in any direction around you will save your life.
For sure, I try to always be looking everywhere!
@@RedRiderCanadaBC yes I should know that. Lol. You have lots of riding experience. I'm old school. I worry about all the young ladies and guys who ride now.
The V-Star 1100 is the best riding bike I ever owned...they are so well balanced....sit still on it and moved it left to right.....they ride like a magic carpet.
It was a really nice ride!
I've seen those 1100's with well over 100,000 miles on them. Saw one at a swap meet with 168,000 miles on it. Great dependable bike! I ride an '06 Yamaha Stratoliner, it's a 113/1854. I'm on vacation until Monday. I took my bike up to Crater Lake in Oregon from Ukiah, California, just got back yesterday. About 1,100 miles. I'm at 41,000 miles on my bike now... Love my Yamaha!
I rode a friend’s Yamaha Warrior which had just under 80,000 miles (not km). It was solid and smooth. I was highly impressed.
Yamaha makes some good rides!!
Seeing you, being from Canadia, in that fringed jacket, I immediately thought of the song Lunatic Fringe by the famous band from Canadia... Red Rider!! Dude, you NEED a fringed jacket with top and bottom rockers with Red Rider on one and Lunatic Fringe on the other!
The Fringe is ON POINT! Awesome to see a bike kept in the family and being taken care of and loved!
Right!! 😄
U look even Hotter ...Angel!!!!
The Tight Fittin Jeans...R ...A Nice Touch !!!
Wow!! What a beauty motorcycle ms angel I just bought 2003 yahmah vstar 1100. Will be a project bike. Thanks for sharing
You bet! Have fun!
Bought an 1100 silverado last Nov as a starter bike... 4k miles ridden to date. It was a bit intimidating at first, but I'm glad I didn't start out smaller. 2 up is fair with available power. No powerhouse, think I'll hang onto it for a few years.
As you know, but may not remember I have a 2008 1300 V Star and I just love it!!!
I've had Harley-Davidson, and norton ,and my favorite is golwing and Hayabusa,so I can appreciate you liking more than just Harley.
Riding it like ya own it
very, very nice where you live and live. Brilliant landscape, very cool video. Really good to look at. Have a good trip to you👌💚🤍❤️💃🌹🌹🌹
Thank you, I will!
@@RedRiderCanadaBC 👌❤️🌹🌹🌹
I love that bike -I was sorry you sold it - reminded me of the bike in the Reengage series -
Please note: at 15:32 UTurn ( Pivot on Rear Brake by riding it against the torque delivered via riding the clutch in your turn against your throttle at 15:48. This is where you started duck walking I assume. Clutch stays in the friction zone. Never Closed, Never open. NO FRONT BRAKE. Rev your engine while riding your clutch, while dragging your rear brake. Bank her how you wish - The more you have torque the more the bike will want to straighten up. If you feel the turn is too tight and she is about to go down, Rev Engine while letting more torgue thru the clutch - She is like a Horse. she is yours to command ! ✌
Also - Please do not concern yourself with what others are thinking while operating a motorbike, or otherwise. The only judgement that should be is if one has scruples or not. You do - do they ? Further, next time, please make sure you have some stickers to hand out !
btw: Love that new photo on IG of yours -
Question - upon returning ( Congrats on scaling the driveway ) , when putting your kickstand down. What is it resting on: Tarmac, Gravel, Dirst, ? -
Great info! Thank you for that 😊
And the kickstand is resting I w very hard packed pea gravel and sand.
yes back rest for the driver is a good thing ,when doing a long ride it helps the back and neck a lot
Yes it does!
Awesome! Can't wait to take my roadstar out tomorrow!!!
Have fun!
Need to get one of those viking war bonnets with the horns sticking out the sides to go with that fringe, guaranteed to get plenty of thumbs up.
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I knew two guys who owned VStar 1100s. One bike had starter clutch issues which were fixed permanently. The bike started perfectly afterward. Another guy bitched about having to synch two carbs. I think the VStar 1100s offered solid reliability and performance. Yamaha should have kept The Raider in their production lineup. My brother owned one. He rode it across the USA twice -- no problems. Ride safe, Red Rider.
The two carbs would be a pain I think. But yea, Yamaha does some good bikes for sure!
Pretty cool bike. I'm a sucker for flames and had a Yamaha 650 Special for my first bike and they say that you never forget your first. The first motorcycle that I rode was was an 86 Honda Hurricane 600 and I really don't know how I lived through my buddy having one and I had my own set of keys and if it was in the driveway without a note, I would get on that and scare myself shitless.
Love the fringe jacket brought back memories of when I met my wife. she was riding on the back of my friends bike who was also her brother and she had a fringe jacket and he made the joke that all he had to do to tell if she was still on the back was looking in his mirrors to see the fringe blowing 😂. We just relived that memory and had a good laugh. I think I'm going have to get her another one😎
Awe, thats kinda cute ☺
Nice jacket, absolutely!
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Beautiful bike 👍
Yea!!
I like it when you test ride a different bike. The Indian Scout was cool. Doesn't matter new or old bike it is interesting.
😃 and its fun for me!
Love my Yamaha venture. I hardly use clutch shifting up once I'm rolling that jacket fit you well. Happy riding!
Thanks, you too!
i have a 2015 cvo road glide the driver backrest is a must have i ride with mine all the time its money well spent
With fringe jacket and the glasses, straight out of the late 70’s - early 80’s in my opinion
It is just Different than your Hog.
Nice bike.
Stylin'!! Ah, there is little better than seeing flames on gas tanks and fringe blowing in the breeze. He did a nice job on the Yammie, but the sound just isn't up to HD's level, IMO. Love your enthusiasm, Angel. Today I shall drive up to Laguna Seca raceway in Monterey, to hang out with a young lady I sponsor, miss Kayla Yaakov. She has been racing professionally since about age nine. Have you heard of her? She's soecial!
I have not heard of her 🤔 sounds like she is having great fun though!!
Just got home from my morning ride up in the hills, fixed me a sandwich and turned on YT. And there you are! Going for a ride on your old Yamaha. How cool is that?? Pretty darn cool, I'd say! You do rock the fringe jacket too! Never had a motorcycle with a driver backrest. I wish I had one on my bike now. Anything to make the ride more comfortable for my old as dirt body, would be a total blessing! I could do floorboards and backrest on my Scout, but I'll have to think that over for awhile. My Bonneville will remain bone stock. I don't want to mess with it at all. Its to cool factor would not allow it. Loved this video and your narration and your singing!:) Ride and stay safe in your beautiful B.C.! Peace ✌
I don’t think I would touch the Bonnie either, they are great looking bikes just the way they are! But I am super excited to have a nice touring bike 🤩
It’s a Yamaha 👍
V-Stars are nice bikes I have some friends that ride them...but will never replace my Harley, what can I say lol The hill toe shifter will grow on you after a while, and once you ride with a windshield there's no going back, I like them because you feel more relaxed without the wind beating you to death on long trips !! Ok just had to chime in there put in my 2cents lol Looking good in the fringe jacket ttyl !! ❤✌😘
I think a windshield is a must for my dyna. And yep, yammy isn’t bad but I won’t give up my HD!
@@RedRiderCanadaBC Never give up my Harley !!
I have serious back problems, and for long distance riding, a back rest is a must-have. Whoever painted the flames did a great job
I want a back rest for sure after this
Got love for Yamaha. Rode my buddies XS1, was a 650 Triumph Bonneville copy, in 1970. Still have my 82 XV750 and a 78 XS750 Triple. All very sweet bikes.
Red, love it all.
Yamaha makes a good bike, there is no denying that! I had fun on this ride 😄 Thanks for watching!
I’m my a talent of singing!! Well cut a demo… lmao another good video Tks Red Rider
Lol thanks 😁
Yeah, that's a sweet bike. I was surprised when I saw the vid of u selling it. But that's cool.
Love the fringe. I've have a set of H-D fringed chaps from the late 80's, early 90's to go with my Schott Model 125 jacket. Great combo.
Sweet red😀
Gotta love the Harley shakes, that old world vibe and snarly exhaust sound, Vstar is so different with long legs and polished feel...nice jacket ✌😎
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Nice looking cruiser bike. Enjoy:)
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I had a v star 1100,was a great bike,i Loved the video red.
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Hi Red. Yur gonna love your own boards. Smitty
I think so too 😁
My last bike was a 1976 Honda GL 1000. Smooth, but I missed the feel of my Triumph.
I used to have a Yamaha v-star 650. I thought about moving to the 1100 v-star but ended up getting a good deal on a Honda VTX 1300. It also is a fantastic bike. Actually, all of the Japanese Cruisers are really good and really dependable bikes. They just don't have the cool heritage of the Harleys and Indians. My only complaint about the Japanese Cruisers is that they are mostly 5 speeds with one or two exceptions. I run mine at 75 to 80 mph all day long but it runs at just a little higher rpms than I would prefer. It's not real bad but I think a 6 speed would be a little better.
I do Like the Japanese technology when it comes to bikes for sure, especially the older ones.
Huge difference for me. My Road king had a backrest for the driver. Loved it
Cool looking bike! Back rests are a must for long distance riding. You look fabulous in the fringe! Keep up the great videos!
Angel great video! The fringes have a purpose besides looking cool 😎. They help to channel the water, when raining, away from the leather. Longer fringes are used in wetter climates. Short fringes for dryer climates. Ride on!
Yea I just found that out actually! One of my other viewers commented on it. Cool!
Looking good!!!!! Could never just hop on a new bike and be comfortable with it. Rode ridged and swing arm shovels forever , picked up a 92 fatty and felt like I was on a caddy Eldorado , always watching for new videos
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I still love my V-Star1300, does everything I want it too and feels like your riding an armchair. Great jacket, suited the v-star and yourself really well. I never use the heel toe on mine just use it like a normal bike 😁
Yea I didn’t like that heal shifting thing.
@@RedRiderCanadaBC I'm still confused .is it really backwards shifting then .?that's what Google said
Front shifter push down to go up and back shifter down to go down ?. The opposite seems better ??
@@jeffelliott3439 It's not backwards shifting. You still have your shifter as normal but, along with the shifter arm that you would use with the front of your foot, there is a shifter arm that comes off the back and you can press down with your heal. So instead of having just a normal toe shifter imagine having a seesaw as a shifter instead: pushing the back down with your heal makes the front (toe shifter) come up, thus shifting gears up... I think thats the best I can explain it haha, but you can probably find a youtube video that shows how it works if you still can't picture it. 🙂
@@RedRiderCanadaBC thanks I thought so I read it on Google and got it wrong ahhaha .thank you very much.. seems awkward for me.hahahha
Looking good 😊
Thank you! 😊
That’s a great looking jacket! I like the bike too. Looks like you’ve got a great day for riding!
It was!
Restart bikes are pretty good bikes. I've got a 1300 V Star I've had it for about 5 years it's a real comfort bike to ride
Retake. The V-Star lineup of bikes are great. They run good and dependable. I've have a 07/ 1300 v-star for over 5 yrs. Very lil problems. Also you can change the look. and make it look like a Harley and sound. and still have the Yamaha prices.
Cool... you look awesome
Thanks 😄
Hi 👋, You were definitely on the fringe of things, nice scenery, ride safe, Phil from the moulin France,
I gather you couldn’t use my photos,
Hi 👋 yes we were able to use almost all your photos! We put them up in order of when we receive them, so yours will be in the next episode coming out in a couple weeks!
@@RedRiderCanadaBC okay that sounds great, I look 👀 forward to seeing them, I think it will be very strange to seeing them, I have been looking 👀 at bikes again to day, I been told that some of my fonds hopefully will be released from the Uk soon, As the say , GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING HEADING OUT ON THE HIGHWAY 🛣️, I have not been on a bike since 2019 when I had to sell it,, I was scammed by my ex .
Ride Safe, Directly I’ve got another bike I will send some pics. Phil from the moulin France
@@philvale5724 "Looking for adventure In whatever comes our way"
Love my 1600 Roadstar. It felt way to big at first. Now it’s just right.
You look fabulous
Thanks 😁
Enjoyed ridin' along with you Angel. You've got me thinkin' bout adding a small custom backrest to my new solo seat (brand new off a 2022 Softail...tuck and roll, don'tcha know) You've got an easy to listen to voice, your singin' voice is terrific! Hi! to you & yours. ✌️
I’m definitely going for the floor boards on my dyna!
@@RedRiderCanadaBC I'm definitely going for the floor boards on my newest custom build (1978 Shovelhead) too! I'm building them from scratch... longer, higher, and narrower. That'll let me move my feet around on longer rides, eliminate any dragging in corners, and look much sleeker. ✌️
Nice bike! Glad you got to ride it! You look great with your jacket. "Gettin your fringe in the wind". 🙂The plans for your Dyna sound like Touring time! Back rests are nice. Thanks for the ride!
That's the plan! Touring we will be 😁
Just got a backrest for my 2017 sgs. Can’t wait to try it out !
So comfy!!
@@RedRiderCanadaBC I know right!
You do need a fringe jacket Angel. It looks good on you. If you go on longer rides, you can't beat a rider backrest.
We have a temperature of 36 degrees in the shade and this is the ideal weather for gasoline to boil in carburetors. You have a great jacket, it's like you're going to a concert of rock bands from the 80s :))
The jacket was fun to wear 😆
A lot to be said for comfort.😎👍
Another beautiful ride from the BC, Thanks for sharing Red, You look great in leather, oh yeah, the bike's not bad either, lol.
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I need to find me a motor cycle ma ma. LOL. Beautiful bike! Picking up a 2001 in two weeks! Original red/white paint, all original, low milage. Nervous, but hopeful it will be a good deal. I have a laundry list of worries to get through. Fingers crossed. First video I'm seeing of yours! Glad I found your channel. You seem like a fun person!
Hey! Thanks for commenting and thanks for the view! 😁 I hope your bike deal turn out! I'm sure it will be great 🙂
@@RedRiderCanadaBC Much appreciated!
Nice Bike!
Thanks!
Nice again, and how you looked well i think you were looking pretty darn good👍🏻❤️
Oh, thank you!
Looking good on that boat 👍. Likin' the sweeping bars on that. Looks comfortable. I like my windscreen and bags but I take em off within seconds to make ed nake ed for fun jaunts but that stuff makes a difference. Not a fan of the heel toe. I grew up on dirts and metrics so I couldn't get used to it when I had one. Tossed it.... Anyway rock on as usual, Red 👍😎👍
Thanks 👍 😁
You're not a fringe type lady. And that's a compliment!
Disagree .love the greasy style ahahaahaha
I road a Hard tail for about ten years and I hurt my Back . And I was telling my friend I could not wait to get back on my Hard tail . And he said to be careful . I had to sell it because it just hurt to much to ride . But I still see it every now and then ,and she looks the same as when I had it . He told me he could not change it . And I told him that you need to make her your Bro. She is your Baby. lol But he won't do it lol
My heel shifters went bye bye. Kept getting tangled up with them. Love my Vstar 1100!
Awesome ride. You look amazing in that jacket, you go girl. GoPro troubles as usual. ❤
that sure is a pretty part of the world you're in.
Yea 😁
Got 05 v star myself
IM ON A METRIC BOAT!
Hey im currently bobbing my 1998 vstar 650 , when i get it painted ill send a pic for one of your viewers rides.
Sweet!! Sounds like a plan 😉
I could never look that cool even if I tried. Especially on my Honda Super Cub, my only motorcycle right now, that negates any coolness I could ever project. :P Which by the way also has heel/toe shifting (tho I always use the toe shifter like on a regular bike). I've always heard good things about the V-star. Most folks I know who have em love em.... That thing's the size of a house, tho....
It felt pretty big to ride haha
Looking good Red! 😎👍
Thanks 👍
I didn't notice you made a blog on the v star yamaha 1100.
I didn't keep the bike, sold it to a friend for "friend price" lol.
Here's the video of the Yamaha being picked up by my friend: ua-cam.com/video/aA7tAoatyk8/v-deo.htmlsi=F6G5ItUUhEs8U0FS
While you were riding, I was thinking what the engine sounded similar to… It is close in sound to a Honda I rode.
Cool
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Looking good, Red 😊
Thanks! 😊
Nice
Red you really do look good in that leather coat with Fringe you look really bad ass 🌹🙏
Thanks 😁
owned a vx virago yamaha 1100 bike went all right didn't handle at all around corners and round abouts didn't like slight side winds at 60 mph sold it quick . Brought a FXD dyna 09 .....harley had that since new sold it early on this year Didn't impress me to much ....Now own a 2010 Honda gold wing ...nothing compares to wing...over 40 years of owning road bikes
I’ve heard the gold wings are great cruisers. But too big and bulky for me. Ride safe! ✌️
@@RedRiderCanadaBC The gold wing is only hard when taking off .because of its weight....but its center of balance is Amazing with the six-cylinder boxer engine mounted low makes it more lighter nimble to ride than Harley ...and Yamaha cruisers
g0 red g0!!
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Red!
Chris!!
Looking forward to you and sister doing some trips when you get the Dyna decked for the road.
Me too!!
Wait, wait, wasn't this the bike of which you said, "not my problem any more!" hahaha so funny...
Well, all's well that doesn't leak, I always say. Look'n good Red. Actually, you might also check into the half back-rest too. The half back-rest is on my Heritage Springer... comes up about half the height of the one on that V-Star. Its just enough for the lower back and tail-bone; plus, it gives the rider a feel of not slipping back on the saddle.
marcus
Cool, I’ll check into some kind of back rest for sure! It made a big difference!
Great content ...you obviously enjoyed the yamaha, yes its not a harley but still way cool and reliable...something about a lady in blue jeans ,boots and leather jacket just blows my mind 🤗😎 lookin good 👍
☺️ thank you 😄
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You look beautiful angel the jacket fits you perfectly having a bigger bike is nicer for longer ride more comfortable I have an Electra Glide that thing's pretty comfortable for longer rides but I notice it uses more fuel now I've had a lot of engine work done do it so it's pretty quick off the line for a bigger bike
I’m super excited for my Dyna to be ready for the road!
@@RedRiderCanadaBC I want you to know I really like you I think you're pretty awesome I wish I had a woman like you in my life
How do you look? Perfect I'd say.
The vstar, hated taking the pipe off to change oil. I did have a clean pipe though. I love fringe on a lady.
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Stay safe and stay in the wind!
I won't take offense to the; " old manify" your bike comment. I've only kept a two-up seat on a bike for strapping down my backpack for long trips. Yes, on those days I enjoyed the backrest.
Great endorsement for the bike Angel.
YES you are Beautiful and Yes you look good in fringe even if it is on a black jacket. My tan winter riding coat has fringe. It's original purpose was to give rain and water a direction away from the wearer.
Three years before I got ran over I put my first windshield on my 65 Panhead. That first night pulling into a hotel I didn't just shower and crash. I had energy at the end of a nearly 900 mile day, windshields do work.
I can't wait to see your touring bike. I never and never will mount a phone on my bars, but I love my bottle holder.
You are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
I had no idea that the fringe had a practical purpose!! Interesting 🤔
I think I will get a fringe jacket for Johnny and I but it will have to be one that I really like.
@@RedRiderCanadaBC leather fringe on some saddle bags, footboards and seats look good also????
Fringe for the win!!! Those yamahammers make great rides!! Great vid!!
Thanks! 😁
Do you want to make an U-turn and you`re not sure about the results? Just look up your mirrors, turn the desired direction light signal on, slow down a little bit, and... most important: SING !!, sing the song you like most (while turning) out loud!!🤣🤣🎶🎵🎶 You are great!!!😎🤗🤗🤗
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JFI, GoPros are knowen to crap out all the time. I don`t ride but do watch a lot of those who do ride. About cameras the DJI Drone company makes cameras as well. One group I follow 2lanelife, Joshua, or 2laneJ uses a DJI camera and after three days in torentual rains he had to get a new mic. Just a little something to think about.
Yea the GoPro is a pain in the but for sure, good video quality but they aren’t short of their issues.
Fringes always pestered me.
THERE WAS A FIRST
We did it AYE 😊
Good video and looked like a great ride. And my opinion is the fringe is not you
Ok thanks! 😆
I perfectly remember the time when hooligans beat people for such a jacket. Oh, it was a wonderful time, absolutely not tolerant, this time forced you to be strong and always be alert. I bought a rocker jacket in 2004 and it's still with me, I adore it, hundreds of cool stories are connected with it. Twice I disassembled the engine from a Chinese motorcycle on it. And how many times I went in it to football matches and showdowns after them. I love her
I’m glad nobody beat me for my jacket 😂 😂
@@RedRiderCanadaBC Don't worry, our hooligans have a code of honor, they don't touch beautiful girls 😂
Phew 😮💨 😆
Ridin' with your fringe blowing in the wind. That don’t sound right. Someone could misconstrue. Anyways, it looks good. 👍
Yes, def get the fringe jacket. It looks good on you.
I will have to wait for a jacket that “speaks to my heart” lol but yea I think Johnny crash and I need some fringe 😎