Posted by Calgary on April 11, 2009, 11:46 am
On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:14:44 -0700 (PDT), JaxKayaker
>> 296b3fed3...@v28g2000vbb.googlegroups.com:
>>
>> > LOL you're stretching......
>>
>> > nothing in thta quote or any that i can find on the internet say
>> > anything negative
>> > about the star950.
>>
>> > For some reason you just don't like the bike, maybe Yamaha in
>> > particular
>>
>> > Probably ride a Harley.............without a helmet
>>
>> You need to pay more attention to whom you're talking before spouting crap
>> like that.
>>
>> --
>> Bob Mann
>>
>> Cap'n, ah need moor pow'r.
> Yeah you're right
>I just checked the owners manual...It states that the 950 Valve
>clearance needs
>need to be checked every 16k miles. same as his Road Star.
Hmmm, should I bother? Nah.
>If it needs work outside of that, it would be covered by the three
>years warranty.
--
Don
The NART Pilgrimage 2009
http://www.actualriders.ca/nartPilgrimage.htm
2004 Road King
2000 Yamaha Venture MM Edition
Posted by Bob Mann on April 11, 2009, 12:04 pm
>> 296b3fed3...@v28g2000vbb.googlegroups.com:
>>
>> > LOL you're stretching......
>>
>> > nothing in thta quote or any that i can find on the internet say
>> > anything negative
>> > about the star950.
>>
>> > For some reason you just don't like the bike, maybe Yamaha in
>> > particular
>>
>> > Probably ride a Harley.............without a helmet
>>
>> You need to pay more attention to whom you're talking before spouting
>> cra
> p
>> like that.
>>
>> --
>> Bob Mann
>>
>> Cap'n, ah need moor pow'r.
>
> Yeah you're right
>
> I just checked the owners manual...It states that the 950 Valve
> clearance needs
> need to be checked every 16k miles. same as his Road Star.
>
> If it needs work outside of that, it would be covered by the three
> years warranty.
>
I was talking about you saying Don probably hates Yamaha, not the valve
adjustment frequency. I have no idea and even less interest in that.
But....
The warranty covers valve adjustments?
Oh, and Don has a Venture, not a Road Star.
Also a Road King which needs no valve adjustments.
--
Bob Mann
Cap'n, ah need moor pow'r.
Posted by Calgary on April 11, 2009, 11:44 am
On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:42:45 -0700 (PDT), JaxKayaker
>> On Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:28:51 -0700 (PDT), JaxKayaker
>>
>>
>> >Don, I've not head this anywhere at all about valve adjustments at
>> >every oil
>> >change for the star 950. Got a cite for that? The service rep at my
>> >Yamaha
>> >dealer did not see4m to concerned about it when it mentioned it to
>> >him.
>> >Still if you have some "disconcerting" reports on the bike it it would
>> >be nice to know about as I
>> >have the Star950. All the reviews I have found about the bike have
>> >been very positive.
>> >Phil
>>
>> I had heard of the short duration for valve adjustments while chatting
>> with other Star owners. I can find lots of references to it on the
>> net. What is interesting and what I wasn't aware of is the other
>> V-Stars may have a similar interval.
>>
>> Here is a quote from a review from
Motorcycle.comhttp://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2009-yamaha-vstar-950-review-8 ...
>>
>> "So, what hath Star wrought in this newest of V-Stars? It’s a comfy,
>> classy and attractive cruiser that can satisfy relative newbs and
>> budget-conscious veterans. Downsides? Its relatively compact ergonomic
>> triangle that works so well for riders of average and smaller stature
>> might be a bit tight for six-plus-footers. Also, its seat feels plush
>> for 40 minutes, then feels less so. Finally, we were surprised to see
>> valve-adjustment intervals of a short 4,000 miles. "
>>
>> What does your manual have to say on the subject? I would think the
>> valve adjustment interval would be listed there.
>>
>> I was probably too harsh in using the term disconcerting. Yamaha
>> offers what I consider to be the best selection and variety when it
>> comes to metric cruisers. That said comments I have heard mostly
>> relate to the ergonomics and vibrations/buzziness of the motor.
>> Cornering clearance was also a concern.
>>
>> When it comes to the ease of regular maintenance it will take more
>> than a few new models for Yamaha to shake the negative memories of oil
>> changes on the V-Star 1100. With that in mind I may be overreacting to
>> the intervals between valve adjustments on the 950.
>>
>> More important than my second hand anecdotal information is your first
>> hand experiences. I would like to hear your comments on the bike.
>>
>> As I have noted before I believe the mid weight cruisers are an under
>> appreciated segment of the market. My initial thoughts were Yamaha was
>> flooding the segment with the 950. I mean they now have a 650, 950,
>> 1100 & a 1300 V-Star. Factor in they offer Classic & Custom options
>> for a couple of those models and it has me wondering why? Is there
>> that much difference between the 950, 1100 and the 1300?
>>
>> Before you bought the 950 did you consider the other V-Stars? Did the
>> 950 offer something for your style of riding that made it the heads
>> and shoulder above the others choice for you?
>>
>> Sometime this summer I will take one for a test spin and see what kind
>> of a fit it is for me.
>> --
>> Don
>>
>> The NART Pilgrimage 2009http://www.actualriders.ca/nartPilgrimage.htm
>>
>> 2004 Road King
>> 2000 Yamaha Venture MM Edition
>LOL you're stretching......
>nothing in thta quote or any that i can find on the internet say
>anything negative
>about the star950.
>For some reason you just don't like the bike, maybe Yamaha in
>particular
>Probably ride a Harley.............without a helmet
Geez Dude, lighten up. I am the last person you will find around here
who partakes in bike bashing. Yes I ride a Harley and even when the
laws allow I almost always wear my helmet. I also own and ride a
Venture, that is a Yamaha.
I thought my response to your inquiry was fair and balanced.
I wonder why I still find multiple references to valve clearance
checks every 4000 miles. Here is another one from Rider Magazine:
http://www.ridermagazine.com/output.cfm?id 68427
"Maintenance is straightforward. Oil changes and valve clearance
checks every 4,000 miles; a new filter every 8,000; and a new
oil-coated paper element in the air cleaner every 24,000 miles."
I have to pop down to my local Yamaha dealer later today. I'll stop
and ask the service manager.
Whatever others may think or say about the 950 you are obviously very
pleased with it and that is really all that matters. Ride hard and
ride safe and maybe take that chip off your shoulder.
--
Don
The NART Pilgrimage 2009
http://www.actualriders.ca/nartPilgrimage.htm
2004 Road King
2000 Yamaha Venture MM Edition
Posted by JaxKayaker on April 11, 2009, 10:55 pm
> On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:42:45 -0700 (PDT), JaxKayaker
> >> On Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:28:51 -0700 (PDT), JaxKayaker
> >> >Don, I've not head this anywhere at all about valve adjustments at
> >> >every oil
> >> >change for the star 950. Got a cite for that? The service rep at my
> >> >Yamaha
> >> >dealer did not see4m to concerned about it when it mentioned it to
> >> >him.
> >> >Still if you have some "disconcerting" reports on the bike it it would
> >> >be nice to know about as I
> >> >have the Star950. All the reviews I have found about the bike have
> >> >been very positive.
> >> >Phil
> >> I had heard of the short duration for valve adjustments while chatting
> >> with other Star owners. I can find lots of references to it on the
> >> net. What is interesting and what I wasn't aware of is the other
> >> V-Stars may have a similar interval.
> >> Here is a quote from a review from Motorcycle.comhttp://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2009-yamaha-vstar-950-review-8 ...
> >> "So, what hath Star wrought in this newest of V-Stars? It’s a comfy,
> >> classy and attractive cruiser that can satisfy relative newbs and
> >> budget-conscious veterans. Downsides? Its relatively compact ergonomic
> >> triangle that works so well for riders of average and smaller stature
> >> might be a bit tight for six-plus-footers. Also, its seat feels plush
> >> for 40 minutes, then feels less so. Finally, we were surprised to see
> >> valve-adjustment intervals of a short 4,000 miles. "
> >> What does your manual have to say on the subject? I would think the
> >> valve adjustment interval would be listed there.
> >> I was probably too harsh in using the term disconcerting. Yamaha
> >> offers what I consider to be the best selection and variety when it
> >> comes to metric cruisers. That said comments I have heard mostly
> >> relate to the ergonomics and vibrations/buzziness of the motor.
> >> Cornering clearance was also a concern.
> >> When it comes to the ease of regular maintenance it will take more
> >> than a few new models for Yamaha to shake the negative memories of oil
> >> changes on the V-Star 1100. With that in mind I may be overreacting to
> >> the intervals between valve adjustments on the 950.
> >> More important than my second hand anecdotal information is your first
> >> hand experiences. I would like to hear your comments on the bike.
> >> As I have noted before I believe the mid weight cruisers are an under
> >> appreciated segment of the market. My initial thoughts were Yamaha was
> >> flooding the segment with the 950. I mean they now have a 650, 950,
> >> 1100 & a 1300 V-Star. Factor in they offer Classic & Custom options
> >> for a couple of those models and it has me wondering why? Is there
> >> that much difference between the 950, 1100 and the 1300?
> >> Before you bought the 950 did you consider the other V-Stars? Did the
> >> 950 offer something for your style of riding that made it the heads
> >> and shoulder above the others choice for you?
> >> Sometime this summer I will take one for a test spin and see what kind
> >> of a fit it is for me.
> >> --
> >> Don
> >> The NART Pilgrimage 2009http://www.actualriders.ca/nartPilgrimage.htm
> >> 2004 Road King
> >> 2000 Yamaha Venture MM Edition
> >LOL you're stretching......
> >nothing in thta quote or any that i can find on the internet say
> >anything negative
> >about the star950.
> >For some reason you just don't like the bike, maybe Yamaha in
> >particular
> >Probably ride a Harley.............without a helmet
> Geez Dude, lighten up. I am the last person you will find around here
> who partakes in bike bashing. Yes I ride a Harley and even when the
> laws allow I almost always wear my helmet. I also own and ride a
> Venture, that is a Yamaha.
> I thought my response to your inquiry was fair and balanced.
> I wonder why I still find multiple references to valve clearance
> checks every 4000 miles. Here is another one from Rider Magazine:http://www.ridermagazine.com/output.cfm?id=1968427
> "Maintenance is straightforward. Oil changes and valve clearance
> checks every 4,000 miles; a new filter every 8,000; and a new
> oil-coated paper element in the air cleaner every 24,000 miles."
> I have to pop down to my local Yamaha dealer later today. I'll stop
> and ask the service manager.
> Whatever others may think or say about the 950 you are obviously very
> pleased with it and that is really all that matters. Ride hard and
> ride safe and maybe take that chip off your shoulder.
> --
> Don
> The NART Pilgrimage 2009http://www.actualriders.ca/nartPilgrimage.htm
> 2004 Road King
> 2000 Yamaha Venture MM Edition
Ok Don, Sorry, I was a bit out of line.
My Bad, Hope you have a fine day and that ALL of our bikes last
forvever.
Phil
09 Star950
04 Honda Reflex
and various others that are no longer in the garage.
Posted by Calgary on April 12, 2009, 12:28 am
On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:55:20 -0700 (PDT), JaxKayaker
>Ok Don, Sorry, I was a bit out of line.
>My Bad, Hope you have a fine day and that ALL of our bikes last
>forvever.
No big deal, after all it is usenet.
--
Don
The NART Pilgrimage 2009
http://www.actualriders.ca/nartPilgrimage.htm
2004 Road King
2000 Yamaha Venture MM Edition
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>>
>> > LOL you're stretching......
>>
>> > nothing in thta quote or any that i can find on the internet say
>> > anything negative
>> > about the star950.
>>
>> > For some reason you just don't like the bike, maybe Yamaha in
>> > particular
>>
>> > Probably ride a Harley.............without a helmet
>>
>> You need to pay more attention to whom you're talking before spouting crap
>> like that.
>>
>> --
>> Bob Mann
>>
>> Cap'n, ah need moor pow'r.
> Yeah you're right
>I just checked the owners manual...It states that the 950 Valve
>clearance needs
>need to be checked every 16k miles. same as his Road Star.