Micha's Dragstar
Overview
This is my current pride and joy and is my first ever new vehicle. I bought her in the beautiful spring of 2003 to explore the British Isles with and have had some very nice trips with her so far with many more planned.
Specifications
| Model | : | Yamaha XVS1100a - Dragstar Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Year | : | 2002 |
| In-Service-Date | : | 2003 |
| Colour | : | British Racing Green (factory) |
Modifications and Extras
| Alarm System | Meta M357 | 2003.03 | Rex Judd | £250 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddlebags | Leatherlyke Cross Country Bags | 2004.02 | ? | ~US$480 |  |
| Exhaust | Hard-Krome 2.75" Big Straights | 2005.02 | ? | ~ US$400 |  |
| Sissy-bar/Luggage rack | Mapam-Restyling | 2005.06 | Bikercom | US$256.03 | |
| AIS System | Complete removal of the AIS System | 2005.07.23 | n/a | n/a | |
| Windscreen | Yamaha Windscreen | 2005.08.31 | Rex Judd | £ | |
| Oil Filter Relocation Kit | Barons | 2006.08.11 | Secondhand from Rob (robvstar1100) of the Great Bears - thanks mate! | £100 |  |
| Barons Big Air Kit (BAK) | Barons | 2007.03.25 | Cruisercustomizing.com Notes: Re-jetted with 115F, 112.5R main jets. |
US$269 + US$30 shipping |  |
| Pillion seat upgrade | Re-padded pillion seat | 2007.xx.xx | Organised through Alchemy Bikes | £?? | |
| Passenger Floorboards | Baron Custom Adjustable Passenger Floorboard | 2008.06 | Cruisercustomising.com | ~US$240 (incl. mounting brackets) + US$35 shipping |  |
| Handlebar Risers | Pro-One Handlebar Riser and Clamp Kit, Ball-Milled | 2008.06 | Cruisercustomising.com | ~US$110 + US$35 shipping |  |
| Intercom System | StarCom1 Digital Intercom | 2009.05 | StarCom1.com | £260 + £7.50 shipping |
My bike is also on Cruisercustomizing.com here.
Insurance
2009
£234 from eBike Insurance - Fully Comprehensive + European Roadside Assistance
2008
£240 from eBike Insurance - Fully Comprehensive + European Roadside Assistance
2007
£221 from eBike Insurance
2006 onwards
As of 2006 I've gone through eBike insurance - partially because the guys at Vauntage didn't ring back when they promised, partially becayse eBike was slightly cheaper and more flexible, and partially because eBike is all online. As a bonus they also include breakdown cover with optional European Breakdown as part of the cover, saving me the RAC membership.
Third Party Fire & Theft: £334 Underwritten by . . . . : eBike Insurance
2003 onwards
For the past couple of years I've insured through Vauntage as they were the only mob I found who would organise insurance for me with an Australian drivers license. Now that I have a British license I will shop around a bit but it looks like their prices aren't too bad..
Third Party Fire & Theft: £286 Underwritten by . . . . : Bike Plus
Roadside Assistance
2006 onwards
I now get Breakdown Cover as part of my insurance policy, with only a small surcharge for European cover.
2004 onwards
Not having the luxury of friends and family with Ute's here in England I ended up getting RAC breakdown cover after they rescued me from a flat tyre in Brighton once.
Service History
I have started performing my own servicing on my beloved Draggie as I haven't been satisfied with the work performed by the local shops and their prices here in London. To this end I purchased a CML2 bike lift on recommendation from some of the Great Bears.
| Date | Miles | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009.10.04 | 32500 | Tune-up | Check & adjust sparkplugs, valves, carburettor balance |
| 2009.09.25 | 32197 | Fuel filter & Spark Plugs | From Wemoto |
| 2009.09.05 | 31703 | Rear Brake Pads | £15 from SRS Motorcycles Clean caliper, replace rear brake fluid. |
2009.05.20 | 27605 | Rear Tyre | £116 from F.W.R.
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| 2009.05.11 | 26139 | MOT | £29 from Alexandra Motor Group, Wembley |
| 2009.05.09 | 26081 | Service |
|
| 2009.05.02 | Battery | Varta YT14B-BS battery; ~£60 from MDS | |
| 2009.03.14 | 25440 | Oil |
|
| 2008.05.23 | 19522 | Front tire | F.W.R. £100 Avon Venom front, new tube |
| 2008.05.20 | 19465 | Full Service | Alexandra Motor Group, Wembley, £160
|
| 2008.05.01 | 18830 | MOT | £25 from Alexandra Motor Group, Wembley |
| 2007.04.?? | 18??? | Service |
General start-of-year service
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| 2007.03.25 | 180xx | Air Filter Change | Got a Barons BAK which forced the air-filter change. |
| 2007.03.06 | 17707 | MOT | £25 through Alchemy Bikes |
| 2006.08.11 | 165xx | Oil & Filter Change | Got an oil-filter relocation kit second hand which tied in nicely
to my next oil-change interval.
|
| 2006.07.14 | 14270 | Front Caliper rebuild and new brake pads | Work done through Roy from Alchemy Bikes. - £165 |
| 2006.04.12 | ~12400 | Air Filter | Genuine Yamaha filter; £11.49 |
| Rear Tyre | Dunlop; £130 from F.W.R. |
March 2006
12,000 Miles Service
- Oil and filter change
- Castrol GPS 10W40 motor oil
- Genuine Yamaha oil filter
- Replaced exhaust gaskets and nuts/bolts
- Genuine Yamaha exhaust gaskets
- Replaced final gear oil
- Replaced Spark plugs
- Replaced rear brake pads (2006.04.05)
- Aftermarket pads (EBC, Part# FA88) - £15.50
Prior to 2006 - shop-serviced.
TopV-Star Info
Here are a few V-Star specific links
- V-Star 1100 . com
- V*Star 1100 Knowledge Base - great source of technical information for the Dragstar 1100.
You can contact Micha here.
Last updated: 2009.10.04 |