Anyone know how long the average life of a V Star 1100 is?

Jet · 09-18-2009, 11:35 PM

Curious...
I know twins outlast inlines, one of my TL's had something like 72k on it when I sold it. I used to think that was allot of miles but now I realize that it's not. So, anyone got a clue?

derf · 09-18-2009, 11:49 PM

IMHO, Vtwins attract a more mature and older rider, I really dont see too many bikes that have issuses that don't stem from either being down due to rider error or due to lack of maintenance. Both of which can somewhat be attributed to rider experience and maturity.

And a rider who takes care of his bike, and doesnt wreck it can keep it around forever. take a look at thirdgenxi who is over 150k on his f4i

Jet · 09-19-2009, 12:03 AM

damn 150k on an F4i

Yea, this bike looks really clean and well kept. Only 18k miles in 7 years.

Dave · 09-19-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet

damn 150k on an F4i

Yea, this bike looks really clean and well kept. Only 18k miles in 7 years.

i actually consider that abuse

derf · 09-19-2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet

damn 150k on an F4i

Yea, this bike looks really clean and well kept. Only 18k miles in 7 years.

and his bike doesn't look a mile over 100k

plus according to his sig hes way above 150k,

Quote:

-Jared

Black/Red '04 CBR 600 F4i - 169,100 miles and counting quick
Black '89 Accord LX-i sedan - 392,500 miles still going strong

Adeptus_Minor · 09-19-2009, 12:34 AM

Those 1100's are pretty solid and there's a healthy aftermarket for them.
Stars in general, for that matter.
Of course, I ride a Warrior so I could be biased.

BobTheBiker · 09-19-2009, 09:42 AM

With good maintenance, the bike will WELL outlive you unless it gets totalled by someone. but that comes back to rider maturity too.

RedRider2k2 · 09-19-2009, 10:59 PM

My GF's uncle has an 01 with well over 65K miles on it. No problems.

Jet · 09-19-2009, 11:08 PM

So I'm on my way over to pick up the V Star and guess wut? In this dry hell hole of a land a fucking monsoon comes out of nowhere. I literally drove 6 1/2 hours grabbing my vehicle from where it was stored back to where I live. The dude with a V Star lives a few miles from me. I made it to my exit and boom, hail and gusting winds of 60+. The last hail storm that hit here the other day left loads of cars totaled, my bossman just bought a brand spanking new challenger not 2 weeks ago and now it's in the shop having the entire body redone from damage.
I think I'll wait an hour or so before heading over to pick this thing up

Adeptus_Minor · 09-20-2009, 02:34 AM

Yeah... riding in hail... highly overrated.

09-18-2009, 11:35 PM	#1
Jet Street Stunter Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 54	Anyone know how long the average life of a V Star 1100 is? Curious... I know twins outlast inlines, one of my TL's had something like 72k on it when I sold it. I used to think that was allot of miles but now I realize that it's not. So, anyone got a clue?

09-18-2009, 11:49 PM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	IMHO, Vtwins attract a more mature and older rider, I really dont see too many bikes that have issuses that don't stem from either being down due to rider error or due to lack of maintenance. Both of which can somewhat be attributed to rider experience and maturity. And a rider who takes care of his bike, and doesnt wreck it can keep it around forever. take a look at thirdgenxi who is over 150k on his f4i __________________

09-19-2009, 12:34 AM	#6
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	Those 1100's are pretty solid and there's a healthy aftermarket for them. Stars in general, for that matter. Of course, I ride a Warrior so I could be biased. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

09-19-2009, 10:59 PM	#8
RedRider2k2 Holier Than Thou Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N.B, Canada Moto: 06 ZX10R, 18 400 Ninja, 11 KLX250s Posts: 463	My GF's uncle has an 01 with well over 65K miles on it. No problems. __________________ Good judgement is the product of experience...Experience is the product of bad judgement. Sometimes The Faster It Gets, The Less You Need To Know. But You Gotta Remember The Smarter It Gets, The Furthur It's Gonna Go.

09-20-2009, 02:34 AM	#10
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	Yeah... riding in hail... highly overrated. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

09-19-2009, 12:03 AM	#3
Jet Street Stunter Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 54	damn 150k on an F4i Yea, this bike looks really clean and well kept. Only 18k miles in 7 years.

09-19-2009, 09:42 AM	#7
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	With good maintenance, the bike will WELL outlive you unless it gets totalled by someone. but that comes back to rider maturity too.

09-19-2009, 11:08 PM	#9
Jet Street Stunter Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 54	So I'm on my way over to pick up the V Star and guess wut? In this dry hell hole of a land a fucking monsoon comes out of nowhere. I literally drove 6 1/2 hours grabbing my vehicle from where it was stored back to where I live. The dude with a V Star lives a few miles from me. I made it to my exit and boom, hail and gusting winds of 60+. The last hail storm that hit here the other day left loads of cars totaled, my bossman just bought a brand spanking new challenger not 2 weeks ago and now it's in the shop having the entire body redone from damage. I think I'll wait an hour or so before heading over to pick this thing up