Added some Farkles to my 2009 V-Star 650 Classic - Page 2

mole2 · 09-30-2010, 03:59 AM

Thanks for the compliments everyone. The only other thing I want to add is the passing lights and shades over the lights but that will have to wait until my boat sells.

ER - The right saddle bag has clearance over the pipes. The mounts for those bags are an external pipe frame. There is a pipe frame under the saddlebag. As for the windshield you can't adjust the rake. You can adjust it up or down but the rake is the same as the forks with the Yamaha mounts. So far no problems. I've heard of some problems with air coming in over the headlight and causing turbulence but thats the reason I went with the tall windshield (it comes in short 16" and tall 21"). I have it set at it's lowest setting which is perfect for me and no opening over the headlight.

Alan, yes the chrome is going to need attention. Now if I can only keep the motivation up to keep it shining. lol

Virrin...uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....what's a lumix?

blaine · 09-30-2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mole2

Virrin...uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....what's a lumix?

:plus1:

3-D Video · 09-30-2010, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mole2

Virrin...uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....what's a lumix?

I don't know, but if you cross your eyes just right, you can see it in 3D

Easy Rider · 09-30-2010, 09:07 AM

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As for the windshield you can't adjust the rake.

That's good news and bad news. Those fork mounts are REALLY sturdy (good) but the fixed angle might turn out to be not so good. Only time will tell.

If wind coming in from the bottom does create a problem, it might help to actually leave more space above the headlight. A little wind coming in there sometimes helps to break the "vacume" behind the shield and keep the deflected air out where you want it.

If you have the perfect mounting location on the first try you are EXTREMELY lucky !!

burkbuilds · 10-01-2010, 02:12 PM

My dad used to say, "sometimes it is better to be lucky than good."

cayuse · 10-01-2010, 05:52 PM

Lumix is a camera, so Mole2 I guess you don't have one, or you didn't take those shots.
Did you guys notice in that bottom picture there are at least nine images of the photographer!

blaine · 10-01-2010, 06:04 PM

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Lumix is a camera, so Mole2 I guess you don't have one, or you didn't take those shots.
Did you guys notice in that bottom picture there are at least nine images of the photographer!

:lol: I never noticed that until you mentioned it and I went back and had a look. :2tup:

mole2 · 10-01-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cayuse

Lumix is a camera, so Mole2 I guess you don't have one, or you didn't take those shots.
Did you guys notice in that bottom picture there are at least nine images of the photographer!

lol...yeah I have a camera. I never noticed my ugly mug/body that many times either. yuch! :hide: :whistle:

09-30-2010, 03:59 AM	#11
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Added some Farkles to my 2009 V-Star 650 Classic Thanks for the compliments everyone. The only other thing I want to add is the passing lights and shades over the lights but that will have to wait until my boat sells. ER - The right saddle bag has clearance over the pipes. The mounts for those bags are an external pipe frame. There is a pipe frame under the saddlebag. As for the windshield you can't adjust the rake. You can adjust it up or down but the rake is the same as the forks with the Yamaha mounts. So far no problems. I've heard of some problems with air coming in over the headlight and causing turbulence but thats the reason I went with the tall windshield (it comes in short 16" and tall 21"). I have it set at it's lowest setting which is perfect for me and no opening over the headlight. Alan, yes the chrome is going to need attention. Now if I can only keep the motivation up to keep it shining. lol Virrin...uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....what's a lumix? __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: Added some Farkles to my 2009 V-Star 650 Classic My dad used to say, "sometimes it is better to be lucky than good." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-01-2010, 05:52 PM	#16
cayuse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 444	Re: Added some Farkles to my 2009 V-Star 650 Classic Lumix is a camera, so Mole2 I guess you don't have one, or you didn't take those shots. Did you guys notice in that bottom picture there are at least nine images of the photographer! __________________ Lovin' every minute of it. 2005 GZ250 (sold after 26000km) 2013 CB500XA
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