Kuryakyn Motorcycle Body Frame for Yamaha V Star 250
If you own a V Star 250, then you already own a machine that rules the road. Your V-twin Yamaha is a cruiser like no other. Kuryakyn has a line of custom body frames for the V Star 250 that can really make it into an individual beast thats all your own.
Why are there ISO-Flame grips on Kuryakyn frames?As well as a special multiplate wet clutch and valve system, Kuryakyn frames come with support for a special throttle. The ISO-Throttle Boss helps you control your Yamaha V Star 250. If you installed a low seat to make your motorcycle more of a chopper, then these can also help you comfortably reach the gas and brake. These flame grips feature a cushioned rubber pad that feels comfortable even if you combine a Kuryakyn frame with the stock Yamaha handle.
How do you use Kuryakyn body frames to preload Yamahas?When you switch out the frame, you can use the included hardware to alter the dual shocks to give yourself a certain amount of adjustable preload force. While the Yamaha V Star 250 is a large cruiser at heart, this custom modification can help to give you some of the performance of a tighter motorcycle.
Which V Star 250 does the Kuryakyn mirror mount fit?Kuryakyn body frame kits come with a premium chrome mirror mount along with an adjustable black pivot plate. This is designed to fit the same air-cooled SOHC bikes that their frames work with. Many bikers call this a 1799 modification, which is the part number Kuryakyn uses for it. You should have no problem installing it on a Kuryakyn frame attached to any of the following Yamaha V Star 250 models:
- 1995-2007 Yamaha XV250 Virago
- 2010 Yamaha XV250
- 2014 XV250 Chrome
- 2015 250 V-Twin
Its hard to put a lifespan on custom frames made for the Yamaha V Star series since they tend to outlast all other components. Youll more than likely wear out your engine and hydraulic disc system before the frame develops any cracks. Theyre so well designed that many riders report going 30,000 miles or more before they need to do any significant maintenance on them. While your results will naturally vary, you shouldnt have much to worry about it as long as your Yamaha V Star 250 bike doesnt take any damage in an accident.
Will a new frame reduce the Yamaha’s total wet weight?Since a carbon body frame can weigh much less than the stock frame on a Yamaha V Star, it can substantially reduce both dry and wet weight. If youre trying to keep your bike under a certain weight for whatever reason, then Kuryakyn makes some specific light parts that should cut down on how much your bike weighs.