| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2010 |
| Acceleration marks | 9 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 9 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.4 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 1300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7000 miles |
Summary:
Great bike
Faults:
Recall on the passenger seat.
General Comments:
Very pleased with this bike, handles great.
Plenty of power.
Only complaint I have is the seat gets a little hard after about 100 miles.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th June, 2010
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Distance when acquired | 4500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7500 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha V-Star 1100 |
Summary:
Great and reliable bike
Faults:
Dealer service center did not reinstall the rear brake reservoir correctly, but I was able to repair it myself.
General Comments:
I acquired this Silverado used and have ridden it from Las Vegas to Flagstaff; Las Vegas to Reno and back through Yosemite, Bakersfield and Las Vegas; Las Vegas to Antioch; and will be riding it from Antioch, Denver and back to Antioch in May 2009.
This bike has proven to be very reliable, provides good mileage at around 40 mpg, and it's a fun bike to ride in the mainland. I also have another 1100 Custom in Hawaii, and several 1700's on the islands in Hawaii. Changed out the stock seats to Mustang seats for comfort... nice on the those long trips.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th May, 2009
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.3 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 2300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 19000 miles |
Summary:
Great bike
Faults:
Maybe I am lucky, but the bike has been running very well for me. Been very, very happy. I have a hyper charger, custom pipes 2.75", and a jet kit. I get about 31 mpg. I have have many compliments when I take it out.
General Comments:
The bike has great low end pull, passing power, and middle as well.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 11th April, 2009
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.2 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27100 miles |
Summary:
Great value!
Faults:
At first the engine would not idle with the choke closed. Ran some Sea Foam cleaner through the fuel system and the problem is mostly fixed. Still idles rough with the choke closed.
General Comments:
With more than 27,000, this motorcycle is still in great condition. Solidly constructed, it still feels like a new motorcycle.
Fairly easy to handle at low speeds. Not a bad beginner bike if you can handle the weight.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th November, 2008
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 4 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 10550 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 12500 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha Maxim 750 |
Summary:
I had it for only 2 1/2 months - So far so good!
Faults:
The only problem so far is the backfiring and popping, and an occasion stall, usually just as I come to a stop upon down shifting.
General Comments:
My 2003 V-Star handles quite well considering the weight and length.
The factory drivers seat is relatively comfortable.
I have absolutely no use for the "heel" shifter, and pretty much ignore it.
Fuel mileage is great at around 53 mpg. Last tank full of gas lasted 254 kl (158 miles) before switching to reserve. Now if I could just get rid of that backfiring, popping and stalling!
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th September, 2008
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.5 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha V-Star 1100 |
Summary:
Outstanding
Faults:
Safety recall for seat attachment, which was corrected by the dealer.
General Comments:
This motorcycle is easy to ride.
Very comfortable after replacing the seat with a mustang seat.
Handles great on grated bridges.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th April, 2005