2007 Yamaha V-Star Silverado Reviews

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I've had my V Star 650 Silverado 2007 for four years, and still do not feel I have to purchase a larger bike. I am able to go 85 mph with a passenger, and see no reason why I would need to go any faster... especially on a cruiser. I guess if I was trying to outrun the police, and since I have no plans on doing so, it is great to have a bike with a larger look, but better gas mileage. I also have gone on trips longer the 500 miles, and it performed well.

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All V-Star owners should read their owners manual to realize that "unleaded gasoline" is the preferred fuel, not 10% ethanol. Probably 99% of all motorized vehicles are fuel injected and will run on 10% ethanol fuel; anything with a carburetor - motorcycles (all), chainsaws, lawnmowers, etc. should use non-oxygenated fuel (not 10% ethanol unless with stabilizers) only! Fuel sits in carburetor bowls and gums in a very short time.

10% ethanol fuel has been around since the 80's (?), so motorcycles back before then never had this issue. Motorcycles have run beautifully for 100 years with carbs until 10% ethanol fuel came around, and they and your V-Star will also run great if you avoid running it - or get a fuel injected bike, just like the cars.

I have more than 11000 flawless miles on my V-Star, running it exclusively on unleaded non-oxygenated fuel, 10% ethanol fuel only when filling up on the road and getting stabilizers into it ASAP.

If your carbs are already gummed, get them squared away and stay away from 10% ethanol at all costs, and your bike should run trouble-free. Get smarter with the fuel you run and start to enjoy your motorcycle!

Nothing has gone wrong with the bike; one thing you have to keep in mind is: stick to the scheduled maintenance. I have seen the results of skipping valve adjustments and carb synch, nothing really bad, just poor performance and not so good throttle response.

Mid size motorcycle, mid size power, full size fun.

If you want speed, buy a crotch rocket, if you want macho chrome Jonson extension, buy a chopper, keep it stock; all the mods, bells and whistles may end up costing you twice as much as the price of the bike, and the difference it makes is not much.

No mechanical issues to date.

I like the styling. This is my fourth Yamaha. Seats leave a lot to be desired, though.

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Very nice bike for the price. Does feel like it could use a sixth gear at highway speeds. Find myself always looking for that sixth gear but overall very pleased with everything. Handles and rides very comfortable.

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I did not know at the time of purchase that v-twin motors were prone to vibrate slightly.

For what you get for the price, nothing else comes close.