Yamaha v Star 1100, running manifold pipes, how to do it safely?

I hated the stock mufflers, can I run the manifold pipes with a turn down safely? Kind of broke right now and trying to do this a cheap as possible

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u/PxPx182 — 5 days ago

Did a couple mods today. Question about carbs.

Took the (imo) ugly baffles off my v star. Popping during decel, how to adjust the air ratio on the carbs to get it to not pop and if I don’t, will it hurt the engine?

Thanks in advance.

u/PxPx182 — 5 days ago

Was supposed to get contacted by vr&e yesterday, no answers anywhere

I emailed the email they told us to, called the number to no answer.

I’m at a loss.

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u/PxPx182 — 10 days ago
▲ 4 r/Bobbers+2 crossposts

Newbie question. Going into budget build Yamaha v Star 1100.

I’m thinking of chopping the exhaust, and cutting the rear fender right behind bolt for OG seat. (Back problems from military)

Here are my questions.

As far as chopping the pipes, what do I need to do/be careful of to not have to recarb anything? Advice or video showing how would be great.

Electronics, obviously I’ll need new lights and whatnot. Where to get good budget lights/signals?

The starter switch and switch with horn/choke… where to find best parts.

Sorry if all of this seems like a lot, I’m new to this and this will be my first build.

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u/PxPx182 — 22 days ago
▲ 2 r/cruisers+1 crossposts

Whoever had the bike before me stripped the bolts that hold the saddle bags. What to do?(05 v star)

Ordered extracter bits. Didn’t work. I just ordered a different kind that should be here in a couple hours. If that doesn’t work, what should I do?

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u/PxPx182 — 23 days ago
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2 months in to barber school. Came home yesterday and cut my son’s hair. How did I do?

u/PxPx182 — 25 days ago
▲ 7 r/cruisers+3 crossposts

05 V Star 1100 cut off when I parked now won’t attempt to start

I rode it 10 miles to school and pulled into parking lot. When I pulled into parking spot, it turned off. Tried to restart and it won’t even try when I hit the ignition button.

Lights/blinker/odometer still on and bright so it’s not the battery.

Help!

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u/PxPx182 — 1 month ago
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Finally seeing it come in

Wish it was thicker, but at least it’s coming in well.

u/PxPx182 — 1 month ago

How to meet kels in Houston?

I bought my wife, daughter, and I tickets to Houston show.

It’s for my daughter’s 11th birthday. Trying to figure out how to get in touch with him or his team to arrange even just her saying hi. It’s been a long few months for her and it would really mean the world to her.

Any ideas?

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u/PxPx182 — 2 months ago
▲ 17 r/cruisers+1 crossposts

Problems with bike I got a couple days ago

Clicking noise after I rode it a mile or two and oil smelling smoke coming from top of engine

u/PxPx182 — 2 months ago

My main means of transportation will be a motorcycle soon. I need a smaller cruiser than my normal Powell and landyachtz ditch life. I would like to be able to fit in a backpack. (If it sticks out a bit, that’s cool)

I’m 6ft tall and about 210-215lbs

Here’s a couple that I was thinking of.

Dingy

Arbor pocket rocket

Nickel

Any suggestions? Any others?

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u/PxPx182 — 2 months ago