Nothing.
Cannot find a thing wrong with this bike - I love it!
I have been out of the bike riding business for about 23 years. All of the bikes I have owned before were enduro's from a 50 Suzuki, 90 Suzuki, 125 Yamaha, 250 Yamaha, to a 400 Suzuki. I guess I could throw in a KE 100 Kawasaki that I bought my son. But I wanted something for me to drive.
My wife took me to a dealer last year for my birthday, "48", just to look because I have been wanting to get back in the saddle again. But being a Dad took up all of my time till now. All of my kids are adults now, so I guess she thought that I deserved a bike.
Let me tell you about this bike - I'm a big guy 300# and I didn't plan on taking more than 120 mile jaunts. I have done nothing but add stuff to this bike to make it mine - K & N air filter (which by the way added several horses to the engine), saddle bags, windshield bag, luggage rack, passenger back rest, 19" windsheild, chrome driveshaft cover, chrome horn cover, chrome front fender tip, light bar, back off brake light blinker, engine guards, cruisin' pegs. That's all for now, more I'm sure will come because there are so many aftermarket parts I can't stop.
I love this bike. I have never had anything but great feedback on this bike. It is beautiful it cruises at highway and above speeds. The ride is soft yet firm. It has great take off (I mean it's not a crotch rocket), but it moves from a stop light faster than a car.
I haven't had any stalls or any problem with the clutch, but this isn't the first bike I've ever owned either. I love the feel of the clutch.
I've heard of some folks not liking the speedometer on the tank, because you have to take your eyes off of the road to look at it! I really only look at it if I'm on the open road, and no one is around anyway. When I'm in traffic I just go with the flow and feel of the traffic.
This bike, for no more than I initally spent on it, is perfect! It's big enough to do even a longer trip if I wanted to. But I bought it to just cruise around on, and to drive to the different lakes around the state, and do a little fishing and enjoy the freedom of the open road on a bike.
This bike really looks bigger than it is. Every single person that looks at it, when I'm out in public, always asks if it's a 1100. I'm always proud to be honest and tell them it looks big doesn't it, but no it's just a 650. They go "it really does look bigger".
Will I ever out grow this bike! Maybe, but I don't see when. I guess when I wear it out in about 50,000 or 60,000 miles. I may go and get another 650 Custom, as it does all I need. I can't see getting something bigger just because the status quo says to.
I own a 2002 V-Star 1100. I looked at the 650 too, and liked it, but for me, when test driving them, the extra 200 lbs of the 1100 over the 650 made a big difference in handling on the freeway, where I contend with 18 wheeler drafts. This is less a factor for you, since you probably outweigh me by at least 150lbs, and make up the difference in body mass.
I now have a 650 classic, which I obtained used, '99 with 16000 miles. I have not been on a bike for over 40 years.
I knew that it would not be the fastest out there, but I am very happy. I get 55 mph on the road and cruise at the speed limit 70, without a problem. Most of the time I am on the back roads at 55 to 65 with one up. The longest trip to date has been 85 miles, about 2 hours with a stop or two.
I was not sure if I wanted to get back into riding after so long, but I found a deal. The former owner wanted a bigger bike! He had found a new bike, and his wife did not think he needed two.
I have added a road bar and luggage rack, and updated the saddle bags. I have been told that this is a good starter bike, but I consider it an ideal choice to just enjoy. Reasonable cost to own and operate. Good size for the highway and enough power to keep you out of trouble, without getting you in trouble.
I had the 2004 650 classic and I've upgraded to Star 1300T. I had more than 10,000 miles in 4 years. It's a nice looking, excellent bike. There are only two things I'd like to share:
1. It vibrates at about 60 mph - people on the forums acknowledged it's normal.
2. A little short between my feet and my bottom.
That's all. Enjoy!
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