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Old 08-19-2008, 10:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Any body out there own a 2007 V-Star 1300T? Your comments about the bike would be appreciated.
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Old 08-20-2008, 12:40 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Any body out there own a 2007 V-Star 1300T? Your comments about the bike would be appreciated.
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test rode it. loved it. could be my next bike. only thing i didn't like was the speedo.
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Old 08-21-2008, 05:34 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Bought mine in April and now have about 4500 miles on it. I am averaging about 48 mpg with mine, and that is a mix of daily commuting and weekend trips in the mountains here in Colorado. Most of the weekend trips are two-up and I have plenty of power to pass at will on the mountain passes.
Have ridden several times now in the rain here and have had no performance complaints there either. Seat is pretty comfortable and have no problem spending four or five hours on it without getting to uncomfortable, though I am looking at getting a aftermarket seat for it. I am also toying with the idea of either removing the windshield completely or trying a shorter version of one.
I notice a lot of drivetrain noise with this bike, but some aftermarket pipes will take care of that as well.
Overall I am happy with it, and do not regret buying it.

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Old 08-22-2008, 09:33 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Do you ever have trouble getting it into first gear? This usually happens to be when it's cold.
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Old 08-22-2008, 07:43 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Do you ever have trouble getting it into first gear? This usually happens to be when it's cold.
My wife and I have had that problem when our C50s were very new, say before the first service. Guess it's one of those things you have to go through during break-in. But I really like to see how the bike changes with every 1000 kms you ride it. It's almost a living creature that grows up.....
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Old 08-27-2008, 11:08 AM   #6 (permalink)
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I have an '08. It's great!

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Old 08-27-2008, 01:29 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Do you ever have trouble getting it into first gear? This usually happens to be when it's cold.
Nope, haven't had the problem, but then haven't had it long enough to experience really cold weather with it yet.
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Old 08-27-2008, 03:41 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I just bought mine the day after Memorial Day and already have over 4000 miles! I am loving this bike! This is my first bike and for me to be the size I am, (300lbs), it rides with ease and has plenty of get up and go!
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