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Here are the best ways to increase the performance of the Vstar 650.

We at the VSTAR Custom, Classic, & Dragstar  forum and Website do not guarantee the success of the  following mods. They can be done if you take your time and follow the instructions. The use of factory  repair manuals and after market  repair manuals may be beneficial, have useful information, and relevant information.

Rev limiter points 1st 30-32 mph, 2nd 50-52 mph , 3rd 70-72mph, 4th 90mph this is a good indication that the bike is jetted correctly.

  • Rak - Home made air kit  modification
  • Gak - Air kit using K&N filters or Emgo pods
  • Hyper Charger and re-jetting- installation instructions of the Hyper Charger and re-jetting
  • Re-jetting settings chart.  start up settings for re-jet
  • Carb sync and idle adjustment location - It is an easy way to make sure your bike is running  the best it can
  • Troubleshooting carb- instructions on troubleshooting carb with a rich or lean condition
  • Carb screw tool- instructions making a carb screw tool
  • Carbs - The theory behind the way our carbs work and re jetting
  • Exhaust - The theory behind Exhaust  and Headers
  • Spark Plug test - instructions on using the spark plugs to test you carbs settings
  • Mod List - List of the settings that members have used
  • Mikuni carburetors- lists trouble shooting carburetors
  • Float Bowls- adjusting of the float bowls
  • Replacement parts- lists different replacement parts and information
  • Rake and Trail -great explanation of  bike handling
  •  Electrical system-Calculations of electrical system uses
  •  Calculations-Calculations of Rpm versus speed
  •  Comparison-Virago vs V-Star engine info

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