2009 Yamaha V Star 950, Candy Red

There weren't any videos of this bike when I was looking to buy one so I made one. This was the first one the dealer sold in FL. There are no aftermarket parts yet because of the new model year. First thing to go is the exhaust. If you have any questions about the bike let me know.

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• V Star 950
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[simplydavid77]

I just bought the 950, beautiful bike. but sounds like an electric scooter while going down the road. I have a slip-on on the way. then it will be good to go. I too grind the floor board alot.

[littlemac1013]

Check out the exhaust vid, no more electric scooter sound

[littlemac1013]

Exhaust video will be posted in one week! 5/13/09. I just received the Cobra Fi2000 and the Cobra Slashdown pipes will be here in three days.

[waldenbuilder]

Beautiful bike. I've had a V Star for two years and sometimes the seat is uncomfortable & other times it feels fine ? 900 mile trip to the Twisted Sisters & it was not a problem, then a 70 mile ride and I feel it. How much did your new seat cost ?

[littlemac1013]

The new solo seat with the fender bib was 575. A bit high but well worth it.

[littlemac1013]

Check out my new Mustang Solo Seat video. Exhaust and fuel chip are on back order, expected in 1-2 weeks.

[dawino6260]

After having both -- I like the pre-V-Star Xv920's better - Pulled my parts getter trailer better and was a lot more stable in the corners... The new 950's I strongly recommend an oil cooler - a HUGE one here in Fl - mine liked to overheat in stop and go traffic even without the trailer on

[Michiganborn1969]

Is there an option available that you know of to be able to swap out floorboards for footrest/pegs?

[YouKilledMyDuck]

@littlemac1013 hey, guyz, hey, XVS950A owners. HELP please:) I'm 5 foot 9 and would the bike be ok for me, meaning not too small? (5 foot 9 is 1.94 metres ))) thaaanx

[fjimenez3]

I bought mine last week. Went from a 08 rebel 250, to a 08 650 vstar and now an 09 v star I love it.

[astridcareena]

Free PDF Repair Manuals available NOW - ** yamaharepairmanual (dot) org **

[bohemond4]

I heard the 950s were sluggish and poochy compared to the suzuki M50s and Vulcan900s.. Ive heard this from several people. Any truth to this? I havent tested one out yet. But that and the small gas tank make me leery of buying one. I also read reviews about a poor rear suspension that bottoms out across small bumps. Any comments from owners would be appreciated,. thanks

[fredthejunkman]

I just bought the same bike yesterday. Traded in my 650 and am totally satisfied with the 950! Great bike, great acceleration, good handling. Like the low seat too.

[MrJinzo44]

Ever ride a bike before? How fast DID you want to go? My Geo has a 1000 cc engine in it and it will carry 4 adults down the rode @ 70 mph. Typical american male mentality to think a 950 wont be strong enough to carry u down the road. Even if the engine red lined, it will run there all day long as long as it has oil, gas, and stays cool. If u want a bigger bike to impress your little buddies just buy one. Just so you know that 950 will pull a truck down the road all day long.

[MrJinzo44]

Dont start on a 950. These thing are death traps anyway. depending on your size buy a 250/650. master it then move up. Some guys buy bike too big for them thinking it makes them more of a man, then they are too scared to ride it.

[joser2010]

mine is clunky