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My wife's first bike 2 Years, 4 Months ago  
Just bought this 2002 V Star 650 for only $1400. 9600 miles on her, 200 of which were put on in the last 2 years! I've got a little work ahead of me cleaning out the tank and carbs, changing the oil, and puting new plugs in. Any other suggestions? Also, anybody know what model it is (classic,custom,silverado?)

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Re:My wife's first bike 2 Years, 4 Months ago  
wow sounds like a great buy. that is what I was looking for but settled for a 01 HD 1200 for $3800
 
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Re:My wife's first bike 2 Years, 4 Months ago  
looks like you got a pretty good deal.
 
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Re:My wife's first bike 2 Years, 4 Months ago  
Nice looking bike, My son has one and it's a custom. Great bike for
learning on, low center of gravity and light weight.

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Re:My wife's first bike 2 Years, 4 Months ago  
Ok, of course..I need help!

When I try to turn it over, it fires a few times then pumps about 4oz of fuel out of a tube connected to the crossover between the carbs...any thoughts?
 
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Re:My wife's first bike 2 Years, 4 Months ago  
It's a custom. They have custom, classic and dragstar. You can try http://www.650ccnd.com/ for answers to your carb problem. Might just be a bad connection or out of sync.

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Re:My wife's first bike 2 Years, 4 Months ago  
Thanks for the forum thread, those guys aren't nearly as quick as this group. Hopefully they'll get to it soon.
 
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Re:My wife's first bike 2 Years, 4 Months ago  
Nice lookin scoot, I had a classic 650, they are great little bikes, congrats to your wife on her ride.
 
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Re:My wife's first bike 2 Years, 4 Months ago  
Had a 650 Classic (same color) prior to my R*. Probably why I got this one. Congrats to the missus. My wife will ride with me but has no interest in riding solo. Oh well.

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Re:My wife's first bike 2 Years, 4 Months ago  
It is a custom. The classic has fenders just like the RoadStar, the custom has shortened fenders. The Silverado comes with a bunch of optional equipment as standard. Nice looking bike, congrats to the wife.

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