V-Star 250 compatible

V-Star 250 compatible

by Irene
(St Martinville, LA, USA)

I was wondering if there are any other 250 engines that are compatible with a 2010 Yamaha V-Star 250. I want to fix it for my daughter. I killed it after 8,000 miles - bonehead mistake - but hubby got me a 650 replacement, so I'm cool with it :). I have not gotten into the engine yet but I'm pretty sure it will need replacing. There are no Clymer/Haynes books for it yet and I know the frame/engine was changed from the Virago (V-star 250's previous incarnation). I would appreciate any input. Thanks!

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V-Star 250 compatible

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Oct 17, 2011

Rookie Mistakes
by: Anonymous

Ran it out of oil. Like I said, bonehead mistake. I was so caught up on the trip (Louisiana to Grand Canyon) that I didn't do my daily T-CLOCK checks (Tires, Controls, Lights, OIL, Chassis, Kickstand). *sigh* Now I have to take the engine apart and hope it has some salvageable parts, then start ordering what I need. Good thing I got the 650 to keep me happy. =D

Lesson learned: ALWAYS inspect your bike before EVERY ride.

Oct 14, 2011

V star engine
by: Anonymous

Sorry about your engine. I have the same one, go for my licence in a week. May I ask what your mistake was? I need all the help I can get. Thank you and good luck.

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