Got a new bike!

**Keetoman393** · #1 07-22-2008, 07:31 PM

OK, so it's not a dirt bike. At least it's still a Yamaha though!

Yamaha V-Star 1100 Silverado Me Likey! Thank you to Ernie for reminding me about Yamaha's lineup of cruisers.

**crfjedi393** · #2 07-22-2008, 07:35 PM

Needs some fender stickers. "Keeto-cruiser".

Billyboypaints · #3 07-22-2008, 07:38 PM

tht should get decent gas mileage
i like

**Keetoman393** · #4 07-22-2008, 07:43 PM

Keeto-cruiser - I like that!

Should get around 35 to 45 mpg depending on how I ride it.

I did notice that it lacks the response that my 426 has though. Maybe I should go down one tooth on the front drive shaft?

**Big Maico 393** · #5 07-22-2008, 07:45 PM

Keeto:

Nice! the only thing I'm worried about is your ankle strong enough to hold up that bike!

Now just don't go all leather on us & don't forget to get a good street helmet!

**Keetoman393** · #6 07-22-2008, 07:47 PM

It weighs about the same as my 426.

J/K It really rides good for a medium weight cruiser. I need to find me some twisties now.

Don't worry about the leather. I'm not into all of that but do have a good street helmet. I thought about just wearing my mx helmet but I'd get some funny looks.

Macho393 · #7 07-22-2008, 08:19 PM

don't knock the leather chaps or a jacket for cool weather riding. Just stay away from the club patches and its fine. I had leather chaps(I suggest lined) and a leather jacket when I had my street bike. Its just a extra layer of skin for you. Nice pick on your bike.

pjg351 · #8 07-22-2008, 08:47 PM

Holly molly keeto! that bikes got bigger saddle bags than Gene Autry

**DRGSin393** · #9 07-22-2008, 09:11 PM

Hey!! Congrats on the new scoot keeto!

199q_cr · #10 07-24-2008, 12:21 PM

good looking bike!!! bet it goes good!

I bought a Ducati not long ago and love it.

having crashed before, not bad but enough to remember it, i offer some advice. ( you can take it if you want or not! but think about it.)

the only time I went down I low sided and it was at about 15 mph. I was wearing all of the safety gear, and it saved my butt.

the gear is the difference between going holy s***t that was bad, and getting a ride home, or taking a ride to the hospital for massive skin grafts.

there is a saying among street bikers its ATGATT = all of the gear all the time

and i abide by it.

i ride with
-helmet
-gloves
-jacket
-pants
-back protector
-street boots

I know this sounds "uncool" or hot... but man when your a** is on the pavement you are soo glad to be wearing that stuff!!

ok ok end of rant sorry

good luck though, and stay rubber side down!!

good looking bike!!!

199q_cr · #11 07-24-2008, 12:24 PM

sorry to lecture though.... but be safe!!!

**pragmatic393** · #12 07-24-2008, 12:35 PM

Nice bike

Florida 393 · #13 07-24-2008, 12:47 PM

Hopper,
That is one very nice cruiser you have now. Keeep things Yamaha with the Star too. Great choice for a cruiser, I see several at the base every day and those guys love the Star line up.

Bill

***Woody_393*** · #14 07-24-2008, 01:04 PM

Very nice ride for sure!

**char393** · #15 07-24-2008, 01:30 PM

Cool looking scooter, bunnyboy

**Keetoman393** · #16 07-24-2008, 06:13 PM

Thanks again everyone! It's been a great joy to ride it to and from work and around the country side where I live in the evenings. Sure is relaxing!

I am wearing good protective gear. I get laughed at by some people when they see me with my full face helmet on but I'll take the giggles and keep my ugly mug protected.

Macho, I am planning on getting some chaps when it starts getting cooler. Right now in 104 degree temps I am almost wanting to wear shorts and tennis shoes. But I don't!