Micha's Wild Star
Overview
When a mate of mine decided he no longer wanted her, I took
the opportunity to finally move up to a Wild Star. She was in
reasonable nick and already had some of the parts that my old
Draggy had.
Looking forward to many an adventure on my new ride!
Along with the bike, I got his FreewheelUK Pullman trailer as well, which was quite a step up from the "coffin" I had for the DragStar.
In 2023, I exported the bike to Australia where I hope to enjoy many more adventures and rides.
TopSpecifications
| Model | : | Yamaha XV1600A - Wild Star (US: Road Star) |
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| Year of Manufacture | : | 2002 |
| In-Service-Date | : | 01 March 2002 |
| Colour | : | Red (factory) |
| Purchase Date | : | 2015.03.14 |
| Purchase Mileage | : | 11,800 miles |
| Export Date (UK) | : | 2023.05.30 |
| Export Mileage | : | 34,971 miles |
| Import Date (AU) | : | 2023.09.28 |
Average Fuel Consumption
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Modifications and Extras
| Item | Brand | Date | Vendor | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luggage rack | Yamaha Silverado | 2023.10.26 | Maybe came with the other Silverado bits in 2016;l got a rear light assembly with the correct fittings off Bat for AU$50 to finally fit it. | ||
| LED Headlight and Spotlights | Unbranded | 2023.10.18 | eBay (maxpull) | AU$64 (AU$20 discount due to poor fit) | |
| Saddlebags | Leatherlyke | 2016.10 | Second-hand through eBay from the US | USD249.00 (plus USD100 shipping?) | |
| Towbar | Custom | 2016.05 | Custom-built by Knutselsmurf of the WSFH in Holland | €310 | |
| Windscreen and seats | Yamaha Silverado | 2016.05 | Bought off a chap on eBay | £420 (second hand) | |
| Long Ride CL153Y3 Click & Lock Saddlebags | 2016.04 | Custom Wizard | £329.99 + £9.95 delivery | ||
| Airfilter | Baron Big Air Kit (BA-2020-00) | 2015.09 | Andy Pratt | Dinner | Mixture screw out to 3 turns. |
| Carburettor | Baron Needle/Jet Kit (BA-2420RD) | 2015.05 | eBay - speedoutfitters | USD64.20 from eBay (£44.31; + duty) | Rejetted with ??mains; Baon's needle on 3rd notch; mixture screw out ?? turns. |
| Handlebar Risers | Baron Handlebar Risers (BA-7410-U) | 2015.04 | Metric Motorcyles (eBay) | £135 + £5 shipping | |
| Brake Lines | HEL braided brake line kit (clear) | 2015.04.23 | Ordered from John @ HEL | £90 (MCN show price) | |
| Removed AIS | 2015.04.22 | AIS plugs from Robin (Great Bears) | £5 | ||
| Freewheeluk custom-built towbar | Already fitted | Built by Alan from freewheeluk. | |||
| Access Custom Hard-shell | Already fitted | ||||
| Renegade | Already fitted | ||||
| Driving lights | Already fitted | ||||
| Renegade | Already fitted | ||||
| Engine / crash bars | Already fitted | ||||
| Chrome bits | Fender accents, light shades, numberplate holder, ... | Already fitted |
Wishlist
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Leatherlyke Cross Country | |
| Exhaust | DG Hard-Krome 3" straights |
| Baron's Big Air Kit | |
| Seat | |
| Miscellaneous |
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Insurance History
| Year | Company | Price | Notes |
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| 2023-10 | Suncorp | AUD194.23 | 12 months 3rd party, fire, and theft |
| 2023-09 | Suncorp | AUD191.20 | 6 months CTP. |
| 2023-05 | BikeSure | £120.00 | 2 months fully-comprehensive insurance including European break-down cover. |
| 2017-12 | Bennetts | £355.31 | Dual-bike insurance; fully-comprehensive, including European-wide breakdown and commuting. |
| 2016-12 | Bennetts | £423.99 | Dual-bike insurance; fully-comprehensive, including European-wide breakdown and commuting. |
| 2016 | Bennetts | £234 | Fully-comprehensive, including European-wide breakdown. |
| 2015-06 | Bikesure | £259.44 | Fully comprehensive (inc. Roadside assistance) + Europe-wide Roadside Assistance |
| 2015-04 | Bikesure | £68.23 | Added to my existing insurance. Fully comprehensive (inc. Roadside assistance) + Europe-wide Roadside Assistance |
Service History
Unsure prior to purchase; thereafter as detailed below.
| Date | Odometer | Item | Notes |
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| 2023.10.19 | 36,637km | Clean and rebuild carburetor |
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| 2023.10.10 | 35,972km (35,593 miles) | Service:
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| 2023.09.28 | ~35,040km (~35,012miles) | Roadworthy | Caboolture Yamaha - AUD88.00 |
| 2023.05.24 | 34,776 | Brake pads |
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| 2017.05.21 | 30853 | Oil and filter change; general checkup |
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| 2017.03.22 | 30200 | MOT and front-tyre |
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| 2016.08.09 | 28,??? | Oil and filter change; general checkup |
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| 2016.04.09 | 22,524 | Oil and filter change |
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| 2016.03.23 | 22,520 | Rear tyre | Avon Venom + tube - £159.50 Fitted by Big Jims Rims - £55.00 |
| 2015.03.23 | 22,520 | MOT | Big Jims Rims, £29.65 |
| 2015.06.17 | 18,3xx | Oil Pump Gear Recall
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Work covered by Yamaha Insurance Oil (& Filter?) change - £xx.00 |
| 2015.04.23 | 13,230 | Replace brake lines and fluid. |
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| 2015.04.13 - .20 | 13,182 | Service:
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| 2015.04.11 | 12,911 | Service:
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| 2015.04.03 | 11,941 | Battery | Exide YTX20HL-BS - ~£80 |
| 2015.03.17 | 11,935 | Front tyre | Avon Venom + tube - £125.09 Fitted by Big Jims Rims - £37.50 |
| 2015.03.17 | 11,935 | MOT | Big Jims Rims, £29.65 |
Wild Star Info
Here are a few Wild Star specific links
- Parts Fiche
- Road Star Clinic - technical info, hints, tips, modifications.
You can contact Micha here.
Last updated: 2023.10.11 |