Consider Upgrading the sprockets to 17 front and 40 rear. It’ll make it a whole new bike and it’ll lower the rpm at higher speed on the freeway and also lower gears won’t be so short before you need to shift.
To be honest with you I didnt know how to modify my bike, nor what I can do with a 250. I didn’t think about modifying it also because it wasn’t the bike I wanted to put more money in since it’s not a dream bike of mine lol.
I I have a v Star 250 that I’ve put almost 18,000 miles on. I’ve ridden the little 250 all over the country including through the the Rockies several times. I changed the rear sprocket from the stock 45 tooth, to a 42, and overall that worked well. When I later changed the front sprocket to a 17. That gave me a 17 front and a 42 rear sprocket. I liked the way the gearing worked around town, but I had a lower top speed on the highway. I went back to the 16 tooth front sprocket. Weight is a factor, on if a 17 tooth front sprocket will work well for you. I weigh 210 lbs. that being said, wind resistance is the overriding factor on top speed, and I’m pretty sure most people will see a reduction in top speed when going to a 17 tooth front, and a 40 or 42 tooth rear sprocket. I’ve run the little Yamaha 250 at full throttle for an hour or two at a time on the interstate, and it’s never used any oil or shown any ill effects from the effort. I’ve purchased a Honda Shadow 600, because every one told me I needed a bigger bike for long distance touring. After 5000 miles on the 600, I’m going back to touring on the V Star 250. I mostly stick to two lane highways, because they are more interesting, the V Star 250 will do 65-70mph all day, and riding a small bike fast is truly more fun :)
I’ve replaced the chain and sprockets a couple of times just as maintenance. When you put on 20,000 miles you’re going to need to start replacing maintenance stuff. I tried the 42 tooth rear higher gearing when I replaced the original sprocket and chain for wear at about 8,000 miles. I’ve used the 42 in the rear since that time. The second time I replaced the worn chain and sprockets I tried the 17 front and the 42 rear. I purchased a new 16 and replaced the 17. I have stuck to the standard 16 in the front since then. I think you are correct about keeping the bike stock though. Everything else on my V Star 250 is stock. Someone once told me to resist the temptation to try and outsmart those Japanese engineers :)
I was actually waiting for a piece to come from amazon to hook onto my bike then connect my second GoPro facing the speedometer. I got you trust. That video was just to put something out there since I haven’t posted in 2 weeks
@@raritymotovlogs900 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😁😁😁😁😁 ican’t belive u actually ride a baby beginer weak girls bike! Bahahahhahaha everyone laughs when they see u riding! My gf said “he will never get laid riding that pathetic little bike” 😂🤣😁
Only embarrassing to one who is embarrassed easily. I currently ride a Yamaha Super Tenere, but may pick up a V-Star 250 for in town riding. Cheap to buy new, and cheap on fuel. I've been riding for over 50yrs....👍😺
That thing rocks! 250s are fun! Go yamahopper!
Consider Upgrading the sprockets to 17 front and 40 rear. It’ll make it a whole new bike and it’ll lower the rpm at higher speed on the freeway and also lower gears won’t be so short before you need to shift.
To be honest with you I didnt know how to modify my bike, nor what I can do with a 250. I didn’t think about modifying it also because it wasn’t the bike I wanted to put more money in since it’s not a dream bike of mine lol.
I was even told not to modify it since there so limited on its speed and what it is
I I have a v Star 250 that I’ve put almost 18,000 miles on. I’ve ridden the little 250 all over the country including through the the Rockies several times. I changed the rear sprocket from the stock 45 tooth, to a 42, and overall that worked well. When I later changed the front sprocket to a 17. That gave me a 17 front and a 42 rear sprocket. I liked the way the gearing worked around town, but I had a lower top speed on the highway. I went back to the 16 tooth front sprocket. Weight is a factor, on if a 17 tooth front sprocket will work well for you. I weigh 210 lbs. that being said, wind resistance is the overriding factor on top speed, and I’m pretty sure most people will see a reduction in top speed when going to a 17 tooth front, and a 40 or 42 tooth rear sprocket. I’ve run the little Yamaha 250 at full throttle for an hour or two at a time on the interstate, and it’s never used any oil or shown any ill effects from the effort. I’ve purchased a Honda Shadow 600, because every one told me I needed a bigger bike for long distance touring. After 5000 miles on the 600, I’m going back to touring on the V Star 250. I mostly stick to two lane highways, because they are more interesting, the V Star 250 will do 65-70mph all day, and riding a small bike fast is truly more fun :)
I might keep my vstar bone stock because I love what it is and don’t wanna mess with it too much and end up making a big mess up I can’t fix lol
I’ve replaced the chain and sprockets a couple of times just as maintenance. When you put on 20,000 miles you’re going to need to start replacing maintenance stuff. I tried the 42 tooth rear higher gearing when I replaced the original sprocket and chain for wear at about 8,000 miles. I’ve used the 42 in the rear since that time. The second time I replaced the worn chain and sprockets I tried the 17 front and the 42 rear. I purchased a new 16 and replaced the 17. I have stuck to the standard 16 in the front since then. I think you are correct about keeping the bike stock though. Everything else on my V Star 250 is stock. Someone once told me to resist the temptation to try and outsmart those Japanese engineers :)
I always used mine to slowly cruise and look at the scenery.
at :09 sec mark, isn't that what they call it counter-steering?
Yes
Push left to go left push right to go right
Yes but prior to that, you did a small lean right first before lean left. so i thought that correlate the counter-steering.
ahh no I did that for fun and to make sure I wasn’t too close to the island strip on that turn. Sorry for the confusion haha
@@raritymotovlogs900 understood, thanks for clearing up. i wouldnt say i dont do it on my bicycle. good bike it seems!
hi bro is this the top speed video that i asked for
I was actually waiting for a piece to come from amazon to hook onto my bike then connect my second GoPro facing the speedometer. I got you trust. That video was just to put something out there since I haven’t posted in 2 weeks
@@raritymotovlogs900 i enjoyed i really am ... i have a ray zr its a scooter ... and thats not enough for me
@@raritymotovlogs900 and bro plz tell me your height and weight im 6ft and 90 kilogram ..will i fit this bike
I’m a much shorter, smaller guy. I’m 5’2 144lbs. But I’m sure you’ll be able to fit the 250
If not, there’s always getting a bigger cc Vstar
Lmaooooo wittle baby beginer weak girls bike 🤣🤣😂😂🤣😁 so embrasesing!
Embarrassing you can’t spell “embarrassing” correctly lol
@@raritymotovlogs900 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😁😁😁😁😁 ican’t belive u actually ride a baby beginer weak girls bike! Bahahahhahaha everyone laughs when they see u riding! My gf said “he will never get laid riding that pathetic little bike” 😂🤣😁
😂🏁👏
Or “Beginner “
Only embarrassing to one who is embarrassed easily. I currently ride a Yamaha Super Tenere, but may pick up a V-Star 250 for in town riding. Cheap to buy new, and cheap on fuel. I've been riding for over 50yrs....👍😺